A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-01
Summary:

The Call of Youth,' a British film is being shown at the Star Theatre. It was written by Henry Arthur Jones, with a complete cast headed by Ben Webster, Mary Glynn [sic] and Malcolm Cherry. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-01
Summary:

In conjunction with the programme offered by Peter the Great, the world's champion strong man, 'The Call of Youth' was entirely made in England and all the actors are well-known London stage figures. Quite apart from its pictorial appeal, however, the picture has several other…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-02
Summary:

Star Theatre is offering the last opportunity of the film screening of 'The Call of Youth.' Tomorrow night in the Star Theatre, the Hongkong Philharmonic Society's chorus and orchestra will give their grand concert and judging from the fine success in the Theatre Royal recently,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-02
Summary:

Tonight, Kowloon folk have their last opportunity of seeing Peter the Great, world's champion strong man. Star Theatre will be screening 'The Call of Youth' for the last time tonight. The film is written by one of Britain's leading authors and acted by well-known London stage…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-02
Summary:

Some of the choicest beauty spots in all Devonshire are filmed in the romance showing at the Star Theatre in conjunction with Peter the Great, world's champion strong man. 'The Call of Youth' was entirely made in England, the story having been written by one of the country's…

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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: 1924-07-12
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-22
Summary:

Riders Up' is the new picture showing at the Star Theatre this evening. It comes from Universal studios and the cast included Creighton Hale, George Cooper, Robert Brower, Kate Price and Ethel Shannon. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-22
Summary:

Star Theatre will be screening 'Riders Up,' this evening. The story is adapted from Gerald Beaumont's famous racing yearn. It comes from the Universal Studio and the cast includes Creighton Hale, George Cooper, Robert Brower, Kate Price and Ethel Shannon.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-22
Summary:

Universal's latest picture, 'Riders Up,' to be shown at the Star Theatre commencing this evening, was adopted from the Red Book Magazine story, 'When Johnny Comes Marching Home,' by Gerald Beaumont. It is a story of race track life and the hero of a 'tout.'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-23
Summary:

Riders Up,' the Universal film showing in the Star Theatre, represents an excellent Saturday picture. The leading player was Creighton Hale.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-23
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-23
Summary:

Blending both humour and pathos, 'Riders Up,' the Universal film showing at the Star Theatre this evening, represents an excellent Saturday picture. Adapted from a popular racing yarn, the story is one that is bound to please, while the leading player is Creighton Hale. 'Riders Up…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-20
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-13
Summary:

Between Christmas and the Chinese New Year, it is appropriate that the Coronet should screen two pictures featuring the Carnival spirit – the 'Merry-Go-Round' and 'Rosita.' It was quite apparent from its reception on Sunday that it would attract more than the average cinema…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-02
Summary:

At the Star Theatre yesterday another success was scored by the Majurel troupe of French artistes from the Folies Bergeres. Performers included Mddle Demay, Sergine and Ludo, Dugard. Booth Tarkington's dynamic society drama 'The Turmoil' will appear at 6 p.m. Tarkington's…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-02
Summary:

There were crowded houses again at the Star yesterday, to witness Booth Tarkington's dynamic society drama, 'The Turmoil.' Those who saw Tarkington's previous production, 'The Flirt,' a big and interesting picture were not disappointed. Film plot included. George…