A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Star' Topics
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-01
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-02
Summary:

The Society Exile,' presenting the first-rate Paramount star Elsie Ferguson, is the current attraction at the Star Theatre. Besides, a whole week of amusement is promised for next week. There will be Dorothy Gish in 'I'll Get Him Yet,' and Gloria Swanson, along with Bebe…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-06
Summary:

Last evening, Star Theatre screened 'I'll Get Him Yet' featuring Dorothy Gish. The programme also included a Mack Sennett comedy and continues until Friday when it will be replaced by 'Why Change Your Wife?'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-08
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-08
Summary:

For the next four nights, Star Theatre is going to screen the Cecil de Mille [sic] photoplay 'Why Change Your Wife?' presented by Paramount pictures. The photoplay features Bebe Daniels, Tom Meighan and Gloria Swanson and catches special attention for the costumes and dresses used. The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-09
Summary:

Why Change Your Wife?,' produced by Cecil de Mille, in which Bebe Daniels, Tom Meighan and Gloria Swanson take the principal roles, was screened at the Star Theatre last evening. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-11
Summary:

Star Theatre screened 'Why Change Your Wife?' for three nights with packed houses. This demonstrates conclusively that with the right kind of picture at normal prices, the cinema can do good business in Kowloon. The last screening of the mentioned movie will be today at the 5:30 and 9:…

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Headline: Star' Topics
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-15
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-03
Summary:

Why change your Wife?,' a Cecil de Mille's production, will be shown for the last time at the Star Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-03
Summary:

Star Theatre is screening today at both shows Cecil de Mille's [sic] production 'Why Change Your Wife?' Tomorrow, 'Scarlet Days' will be screened which promises to introduce a number of well-known stars to the audience.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-06
Summary:

Passion,' starring Pola Negri, will be shown in the Star Theatre for the last time tomorrow night. Mr. William Heughun, the famous Scottish singer appears in Thursday night and the popular Quaints Co. beginning a Kowloon season on Friday night.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-06
Summary:

This week the Star Theatre again offers some more of those varied programmes which have become so popular with Kowloon residents – and, be it added for all the islands counter attractions, with many Hongkong residents as well. This evening the feature will be Pola Negri's picture '…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-07
Summary:

Local cinema-goers have their last chance this evening of seeing Pola Negri in her great historical film 'Passion.' The picture is at the Star Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-07
Summary:

Local cinema-goers have their last chance this evening of seeing Pola Negri in her great historical film. 'Passion,' which is the story of Madame du Barry, the French milliner who became favourite of Louis XV and ruled a kingdom in his name, only to die at the guillotine during the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-11
Summary:

The Star Theatre will offer the performance from Dick Norton's well-known Globe Trotters. A photoplay entitled 'My Lady's Latchkey,' starring Katherine MacDonald will also be included in the programme.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-11
Summary:

Tomorrow, Star Theatre will be staging Holt and Sawyer, performers from Dick Norton's 'Globe Trotters.' One of the best items the couple is bringing to Kowloon is the comedy attraction 'The Midnight Revue.' Star Theatre management has also decided to screen 'My Lady…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-12
Summary:

The Star Theatre should again be a Mecca for pleasure seekers today when a new attraction is offered. This is the special engagement of Holt and Sawyer, versatile performers from Dick Norton's Globe Trotters. Among their brightest items is the latest comedy creation, 'The Mid-night…

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-13
Summary:

Tonight, Star Theatre will be presenting a special programme of Holt and Sawyer, performers from Dick Norton's 'Globe Trotters.' They have come directly from Carlton, Shanghai. Last night, the duo gave their first performance which was supplemented by the screening of a '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-13
Summary:

Kowloon audiences are now enjoying the treat the Star Theatre is offering in the special engagement direct from the Carlton, Shanghai, of Holt and Sawyer, two clever Dick Norton performers who are submitting an admirable programme of dance, melody and mirth. Supplementing their show is an…

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Headline: Compensation
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-14