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: 1924-09-06
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-11
Summary:

Wallace Reid, appears as a prize fighting champion in 'The World's Champion' at the Star Theatre today. This is a Paramount film.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-11
Summary:

Star Theatre will be screening the Paramount attraction 'The World's Champion' featuring Wallace Reid who displays his versatility in the film.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-11
Summary:

It has been said of Wallace Reid that he is the only American screen actor whose special films will be remembered. His death has deprived the silent stage of one of its best men. Today, Kowloon residents will be enabled to see another of the pictures he made before he died. This is by name of…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-12
Summary:

Kowloon cinema patrons have been loud in their praises of 'The World Champion,' the current Star Theatre attraction in which Paramount picture feature Wallace Reid as the screen hero.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-12
Summary:

Those who visited the Star Theatre last night were loud in their praise of 'The World's Champion,' the Paramount feature in which Wallace Reid appeared shortly before his death. As is to be expected, Wally gives another sterling performance. 'The World's Champion'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-13
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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: 1925-01-20
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…