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: 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…

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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…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-05
Summary:

Hongkong folk who have read Frances Hodgson Burnett's story Ediths's Burglar, will be delighted to know that the film version, entitled 'The Family Secret' is to be screened at the Star Theatre. Those who saw 'Merry-Go-Round' at the Coronet or the Star, will be glad…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-05
Summary:

Hongkong folk who have read Francis [sic] Hodgson Burnett's story, 'Editha's Burglar,' will be delighted to know that the film version, entitled 'The Family Secret,' is to be screened at the Star Theatre. The story is given an entirely new charm by Baby Peggy. Those…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-06
Summary:

With a distinguished cast made up of Marie Prevost, Florence Vidor, Monte Blue, Harry Myers, Adolphe Menjou and Creighton Hale, 'The Marriage Circle' comes to the Star Theatre today. It is an Ernst Lubitsch production. 'The Marriage Circles' is a screen adaptation of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-25
Summary:

The Marriage Circle' at the Star Theatre is remarkable in its simplicity and the adherence with which it clings to everyday happenings. Moreover, the cast can truly be termed an all-star one, for the five principal characters are none other than Monte Blue, Florence Vidor, Creighton Hale,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-10-15
Summary:

A very attractive programme will commence at the Star Theatre this evening and will continue over tomorrow and Saturday. In addition to Pauline Frederick being screened in 'Smouldering Fires,' Tod Sanborn, spoken of as the World's greatest Xylophonist, will appear each evening.…