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: 1923-11-17
Summary:

Salome' will be shown at the Star for one day. Other big features being booked to follow including 'The Prisoner of Zenda,' 'Dr. Jack' and 'Dead Game.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-19
Summary:

The Prisoner of Zenda' is based on Anthony Hope's novel, which will be screened at the Star tonight. The film is made by Rex Ingram, starring Alice Terry. On Wednesday, the attraction will be Harold Lloyd's 'Dr. Jack.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-19
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, Star Theatre will be screening the screen version of Anthony Hope's novel 'Prisoner of Zenda.' The Rex Ingram directed film features Alice Terry. On Wednesday, the theatre will be screening 'Dr. Jack' featuring Harold Lloyd.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-19
Summary:

The Star is following up 'Salome' with another big film, in accordance with its announcement of an Anniversary Week of super-films. There are several points about 'The Prisoner of Zenda' that make it a promising attraction. The story by Anthony Hope has been read at one time…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-20
Summary:

The Star is celebrating the Anniversary Week by putting on some unusually good pictures. Starting with 'Salome' last Sunday, it is now presenting 'The Prisoner of Zenda,' with Alice Terry at the head of a star cast. Other films promised for this week are Harold Lloyd in…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-27
Summary:

Gladys Walton, the Universal star, appears at the Star for one day in 'The Wild Party.' A very special attraction for tomorrow is the film version of Sir J. M. Barrie's 'Sentimental Tommy.' Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-27
Summary:

For one day only, Star Theatre is going to screen 'The Wild Party' featuring the Universal star, Gladys Walton. The film is a comedy of American life with a delightful mixture of humour and drama. A film version of Sir. S. [sic] M. Barrie's 'Sentimental Tommy' is…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-28
Summary:

Sir J. M. Barrie's 'Sentimental Tommy' starring Gareth Hughes and May MacAvoy [sic], is likely to make many friends at the Star. For Sunday next is 'The Quaint,' Mr. R. B. Salisbury's band in their success 'Underground to Anywhere.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-28
Summary:

Theatre-goers will not need much introduction to Sir. J. M. Barrie's 'Sentimental Tommy,' to be presented in its picture form at the Star tonight. The love story of Tommy and Grizel is invested with all of Barrie's charm. Gareth Hughes and May MacAvoy [sic] are the stars.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-29
Summary:

Sir J. M. Barrie's masterpiece, 'Sentimental Tommy,' in the picture version, continues at the Star until Saturday. On Sunday night, Kowloon will have an opportunity to witness the clever 'Quaints,' who will present one of their smartest skits. A full announcement of this…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-01
Summary:

Kowloon seems to get its share of good entertainment nowadays, and the engagement of the Quaints for tomorrow night will be received with pleasure. This company will present 'Underground to Anywhere.' The film today is 'Sentimental Tommy,' a very clean picture founded upon…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-03
Summary:

Today at the Coronet the first of two Barrie plays, as adapted to the needs of the screen, will be presented. 'What Every Woman Knows' is no doubt familiar to the vast majority of theatre-goers as one of the brilliant works. William de Mille is responsible for the present production.…