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: 1924-04-22
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, Paramount picture called 'To Please One Woman' is the attraction at the Star Theatre. The leading role is portrayed by Claire Windsor. While a Thursday, there will be a double programme from two dancers Miss Mura Shipoff and her brother and an excellent film…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-23
Summary:

Showing the Star Theatre tonight for the last time is the entertaining Paramount picture 'To Please One Woman,' in which Claire Windsor takes the leading role. Film plot included.

3
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-02
Summary:

Ethel Clayton appears in the novel role of an Apache dancer in her new Paramount picture, 'A City Sparrow,' which will be shown at the Star Theatre this evening. This marks a distinct departure of Miss Clayton, who has been appearing recently in stories of married life, notably, '…

4
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-06
Summary:

To Have and to Hold,' made by Paramount from the novel by Mary Johnstone [sic], is a picture currently showing at the Star Theatre. Bert Lytell and Betty Compson are the lead players. Film plot included.

5
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-09
Summary:

In 'A Full House,' the Paramount feature which will be screened at the Star Theatre tonight and tomorrow night, Bryant Washburn, the well-known light comedian, takes the leading part. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-10
Summary:

Local cinema-goers are reminded of the final show of the Paramount picture, 'A Full House' at Star Theatre today, which is starred by Lois Wilson and Bryant Washburn. Directed by James Cruze.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-06 - 1925-06-11
Summary:

Starting Thursday next, Gilbert E. Gable presents a George D. Baker production, 'Slave of Desire,' adapted from the immortal story by Balzac, with George Walsh, Bessie Love and Carmel Myers, distributed by Goldwyn-Cosmopolitan. Illustration and plot included.

8
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-08 - 1925-06-10
Summary:

Today till Wednesday at 5.15 and 9.15, William Fox's super special production of Zane Grey's famous story, 'The Last Trail,' with Maurice Lynn, Eva Novak, Wallace Beery and a brilliant cast. Also Jack Dempsey in 'Bring Him In.' Starting Thursday, a picturization of…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-11
Summary:

World Theatre announce that they are to show 'The Slave of Desire' from today. It is a wonderful picturization of Honore de Balzac's immortal story 'Magic Skin.' Film plot included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-11 - 1925-06-12
Summary:

Today till Sunday at 5.15 and 9.15, Goldwyn presents 'Slave of Desire' with George Walsh, Bessie Love, Carmel Myers and a great cast, adapted from the immortal story by Balzac. At 2.30 and 7.15, every Thursday to Saturday, Ruth Roland in 'Ruth of the Range'; every Sunday to…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-12
Summary:

Slave of Desire' is a screen version of Balzac's world famous novel, 'The Magic Skin.' The picture is being shown at the World Theatre. Film plot included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-13 - 1925-06-13
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15, Goldwyn presents 'Slave of Desire' with George Walsh, Bessie Love, Carmel Myers, etc. Starting Monday, 'The Temporary Marriage,' co-starring Mildred Davis and Kenneth Harlan. Starting tomorrow at 7.15, up to Wednesday at 2.30 and 7.15…

13
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-16 - 1925-06-17
Summary:

Today till Thursday at 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Temporary Marriage,' co-starring Mildred Davis and Kenneth Harlan. Usual prices. Every Sunday to Wednesday at 2.30 and 7.15, William Fox presents 'Fantomas.' June 17 Remarks: Starting Friday, 'More to Be Pitied Than Scorned…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-19 - 1925-06-22
Summary:

Today till Monday at 5.15 and 9.15, C. B. Blaney's 'More to Be Pitied Than Scorned' with Alice Lake, Frank J.[sic] Glendon, Rosemary Theby, etc. Also Jack Dempsey in 'The Title Holder.' Today at 2.30 and 7.15, 'Slave of Desire.' Also 'Ruth of the Range…