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: 1924-05-06
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: 1924-09-20
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-27
Summary:

World Theatre has secured Clara Kimball Young's 'Mid-Channel' as a feature attraction. Coronet Theatre is showing Mary Pickford's 'Tess of the Storm Country.' 'Tess' will give place to 'The Rustle of Silk,' featuring Conway Tearle, on Wednesday.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-01
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-03
Summary:

Rigoletto' and 'Il Travatore' by the Italian Grand Opera Co., proved attractive items and charmed all who crowded the theatre. This evening Mary Pickford in 'Tess of the Storm Country' is the offering. Norma Talmadge in 'Ashes of Vengeance' will be screened on…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-03
Summary:

Concluding a week's successful showing of 'The Enemies of Women,' the management of the Star Theatre has again commenced the week auspiciously and announce programmes that should appeal to all. Yesterday witnessed superb representations on two famous operas by the equally famous…

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-15
Summary:

It says much for the opinion of 'Rosita' that, after a successful run at the Coronet, the local cinema management has enough confidence in it to transfer the venue of the screening from the Coronet to the Star, in Kowloon. 'Rosita' is a great picture. Mary Pickford takes the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-20
Summary:

The Fighting Fury,' adapted from Walter Coburn's Story, starred by Jack Hoxie, who recently appeared in 'The Red Warning,' 'The Galloping Ace,' will be screened in Star Theatre. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-21
Summary:

The Fighting Fury,' starred by Jack Hoxie and Helen Holmes, is being shown this week at the Star Theatre. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-21
Summary:

This week, Star Theatre will be showing 'The Fighting Fury' featuring Jack Hoxie and Helen Holmes who will be remembered as the biggest star of serial pictures a few years ago.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-21
Summary:

Fighting Fury' was directed by Clifford S. Smith, who made the big William S. Hart pictures. All will appreciate the feelings of the hero (Jack Hoxie). Film synopsis included. Jack Hoxie is supported by a splendid cast, the members of which all help to make a very exciting picture. It will…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-22
Summary:

'The Fighting Fury' starring Jack Hoxie appears in the Star Theatre tonight. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-22
Summary:

Full of adventures is the picture entitled 'Fighting Fury,' now showing at the Star Theatre, Kowloon. Jack Hoxie on a big white horse is a pleasant enough sight, but in 'Fighting Fury,' he is garbed as never before on the screen – as a sporting young Spanish Don. Film…

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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…