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: 1923-03-22
Summary:

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' will be replaced by 'The Ruling Passion' at the Star Theatre in the next few days. The leading role is taken by George Arliss, who previously appeared on the screen in 'The Devil' and 'Disraeli.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-22
Summary:

George Arliss who appeared in 'Disraeli,' is now starring in 'The Ruling Passion.' Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-15
Summary:

Booth Tarkington's arresting story of life in the small towns of the States, bearing the somewhat misleading title 'The Flirt' will be shown of the last time at the Star tonight. Beginning Thursday, the Star will present the big picture 'Disraeli.' George Arliss, in the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-16
Summary:

From Thursday, Star Theatre is going to screen 'Disraeli' featuring George Arliss. The film depicts in vivid fashion the obstacles put in the way of the great statesman before he was able to complete the deal by which England gained a huge interest in the Suez Canal. Moreover, tonight…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-16
Summary:

The spectacular Metro film, 'Hearts Aflame' is due for a two days' showing at the Star, commencing tonight. A booking of unusual interest is the 'Disraeli' picture, which will be put on Thursday next. George Arliss, the star, played this drama for some years on the stage…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-18
Summary:

Beginning tonight the Star will show 'Disraeli,' which is a convincing attempt to depict a critical period in the career of the great statesman. George Arliss, the star, is an English actor, who had to go to America to make a reputation. When he made the screen adaptation, he brought…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-20
Summary:

My Wild Irish Rose,' a production taken from the famous stage success 'The Shaughraun,' which is to be shown at the Star for two days beginning tomorrow. No writer knew the Irish better than Dion Boucicalt. He himself played the principal role and became famous in the seventies as…

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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…