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: 1924-02-18
Summary:

A film described as a second 'Miracle Man' is 'The Faith Healer,' with Milton Sills, which is on today only at the Star. Tomorrow Griffith's 'One Exciting Night' will be shown.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-18
Summary:

Star Theatre will be screening a film described as second 'Miracle Man' entitled 'The Faith Healer' featuring Milton Sills who is quite famous among professional cinema people. Griffith's 'One Exciting Night' is scheduled to follow tomorrow.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-12
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-11
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-08
Summary:

The Hill Billy' comes to the Star Today, which is starred by Jack Pickford, his celebrated sister, Mary Pickford, Lucille Ricksen. George Hill, who was associated with the famous director, D. W. Griffith for a long time and with the late George Loane Tucker, who created 'The Miracle…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-02
Summary:

At the Star Theatre yesterday another success was scored by the Majurel troupe of French artistes from the Folies Bergeres. Performers included Mddle Demay, Sergine and Ludo, Dugard. Booth Tarkington's dynamic society drama 'The Turmoil' will appear at 6 p.m. Tarkington's…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-19
Summary:

Star Theatre will be screening a Paramount attraction entitled 'Ladies Must Live' this evening. This was the last picture made by the late Mr. George Loane Tucker who is famous for being the maker of 'The Miracle Man.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-10-15
Summary:

A very attractive programme will commence at the Star Theatre this evening and will continue over tomorrow and Saturday. In addition to Pauline Frederick being screened in 'Smouldering Fires,' Tod Sanborn, spoken of as the World's greatest Xylophonist, will appear each evening.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-10-15
Summary:

This evening, Star Theatre commences to screen 'Smouldering Fires' featuring Pauline Fredrick. Tod Sanborn, the world famous Xylophonist, will appear each evening.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-10-16
Summary:

The Star Theatre delighted a crowded house yesterday with a high quality picture featuring Pauline Frederick in 'Smouldering Fires,' which was preceded by agile screen acrobatics and skating stunts. Additional music performance by Tod Sanborn.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-10-16
Summary:

Last evening, Star Theatre screened 'Smouldering Fires' featuring Pauline Fredrick. Tod Sanborn, the world famous Xylophonist, attracted huge audiences.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-10-17
Summary:

Douglas Fairbank's wonder film: 'The Thief of Bagdad' is sure to draw crowded houses at the Queen's Theatre. Mr. Tod Sanborn a xylophonist will perform at the Star Theatre. Pauline Frederick, in 'Smouldering Fires' and a film of American stage turns, completed a…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-10-17
Summary:

The final performances will be given at the Star Theatre at 5:30 and 9:15 pm, today of the current programme which includes 'Smouldering Fires' and Ted Sanborn with his Xylophone.