A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-11
Summary:

There comes to the Star Theatre this evening a man who might be described as a one-man jazz orchestra, for he takes on the burden of six instruments and plays them in the latest jazz creations. Meanwhile, 'Men' is concurrently with the above attraction, and the programme is to be…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-13 - 1922-10-14
Summary:

Showing on Friday 13th to Monday 16th, October at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Elsie Ferguson in 'His Parisian Wife,' an Artcraft film. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-13 - 1922-10-13
Summary:

Today to Monday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., including Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., Elsie Ferguson in the super Artcraft production, 'His Parisian Wife.' Today at 9.15 p.m., last performance of Baron Bibo, one man jazz band. Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents. Free ferry…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-13
Summary:

La Chic Parisienne' [sic] will be screened at the Star Theatre. The story progresses at this stage into a very interesting situation, and it speaks much for the histrionic ability of Elsie Ferguson, who appears in the film 'His Parisian Wife.' In addition, 'Bibo,' the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-14 - 1922-10-16
Summary:

Today to Monday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., including Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., Elsie Ferguson in the popular Artcraft production, 'His Parisian Wife.' Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents. Free ferry tickets both ways. Open daily: 4.30 to 5.15 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m.…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-14 - 1922-10-14
Summary:

Mon Dieu, exclaims Flauvette, aghast, as she steps over the threshold and into the staid and puritanical atmosphere of her new home, after having angled for and landed a rich American husband. A scene from 'His Parisian Wife,' featuring Elsie Ferguson, now being screened.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-14
Summary:

Elsie Ferguson makes the best hit of her career in 'The Parisian Wife,' the Paramount picture that is enjoying a successful run at the Star Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-25
Summary:

The Counterfeit,' a Paramount special starring Elsie Ferguson, comes to the Star Theatre this evening. It is noted that Elsie Ferguson previously appeared in 'Avalanche,' 'His Parisian Wife' and other special productions.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-30 - 1923-03-30
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Jack London's 'Sea Wolf.' The Star: 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Lillian Gish in 'True Heart Susie.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-30 - 1923-03-30
Summary:

The Sea Wolf' by Jack London. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-30 - 1923-03-30
Summary:

The captain superintendent of police having ordered the withdrawal of 'The Sheik's Wife,' the management of the Coronet offer their apologies to those who had intended to see this film tonight or tomorrow. They will screen instead 'The Sea Wolf' in 7 reels, the film…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-02 - 1923-04-02
Summary:

Showing with a big bunch of topical films tonight and tomorrow, 'The Sea Wolf' by Jack London. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-02
Summary:

The Sea Wolf,' adapted from Jack London's story with the same name, is now being shown at the Star Theatre. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-03 - 1923-04-03
Summary:

The Coronet: All this week at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Harold Lloyd in his newest and greatest success 'Dr. Jack.' The Star: 5.45 and 9.15 p.m., last performances of Jack London's 'The Sea Wolf.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-03
Summary:

The screen version of 'The Sea Wolf' is now being shown at the Star Theatre. The novel is written by Jack London. Film plot included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-24 - 1924-09-27
Summary:

Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, 3 days only, commencing Thursday September 25th, a big double show, Winston Churchill's great society drama, 'The Inside of the Cup'; Charlie Chaplin in 'The Fireman.' No advance in prices for this exceptionally big…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-24 - 1924-09-24
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, 'Partners of the Tide.' Starting Thursday, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Fireman' and Winston Churchill's society drama, 'Inside the Cup.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-25
Summary:

Highly contrasted are the two pictures which constitute this evening's Star Theatre programme. The first, 'The Inside of the Cup,' is based on a story by the famous American author, Winston Churchill, and can be best described as a society drama. Film plot included. The second,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-26
Summary:

This evening, the Star Theatre offers again the big double programme comprising Winston Churchill's society drama 'The Inside of the Cup,' and Charlie Chaplin's intensely amusing comedy 'The Fireman.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-27
Summary:

Saturday finds the Star Theatre showing an exceptionally strong programme almost evenly divided into comedy and drama. The comedy is supplied by that prince of screen comedians, Charlie Chaplin, in 'The Fireman.' The drama is provided by 'The Inside of the Cup,' a penetrating…