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: 1924-08-23
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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…

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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