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: 1923-04-27
Summary:

H. B. Warner displays his engaging versatility to a decided advantage in 'Uncharted Channels' which heads the current programme at the Star Theatre. Mr. Warner is supported by Kathryn Adams. Film plot included. A Topical Budget containing pictures of Tutankhamen's tomb is another…

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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: 1924-08-23
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-28
Summary:

Only a Shop Girl,' is the Star Theatre's new picture. It is starred by Estelle Taylor. Production and plot summary included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-28
Summary:

Star Theatre will be screening a melodrama entitled 'Only a Shop Girl' for the first time this evening.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-28
Summary:

Only a Shop Girl,' the new film which comes to the Star Theatre this evening as the feature attraction for the next few days, is a good old fashioned drama adapted from a stage success 25 years ago. 'Only a Shop Girl' is perfect in every detail. Specially good is the scene in the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-29
Summary:

Only a Shop Girl,' an exciting melodrama based on a notable stage success, is the draw of the Star Theatre today. Estelle Taylor plays the leading role.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-29
Summary:

Star Theatre will be screening a melodrama entitled 'Only a Shop Girl,' today. The film features Estelle Taylor.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-30
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-30
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-30
Summary:

Only a Shop Girl,' a good wholesome melodrama, based upon a stage success, it the Saturday feature attraction at the Star Theatre. This excellent picture, which will be shown for the last time this evening, includes not less than nine stars in its cast, chief among them being beautiful…