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: 1922-09-08
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-15
Summary:

The Cinema Murder,' with Marion Davies as the leading role, will be screened at the Star Theatre today. It is noted that Marion Davies was formerly a member of the famous Ziegfeld Follies.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-15
Summary:

The Cinema Murder' which the management of the Star Theatre in Kowloon is presenting to the patrons today is a screen version of a well-known novel by E. Phillips Oppenheim. The film starred Marion Davies and Nigel Barrie. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-15
Summary:

Today, Star Theatre is going to present 'The Cinema Murder' the film version of a well-known novel by E. Phillips Oppenheim. The film features Marion Davies and Nigel Barrie.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-17
Summary:

Formerly a member of the famous Ziegfeld Follies, Marion Davies further enhances her reputation as an extraordinarily capable film artist in 'The Cinema Murder,' which is to be shown for the last time at the Star Theatre today. The next attraction will be 'Black is White'…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-17
Summary:

Today, Star Theatre is screening 'The Cinema Murder' featuring Marion Davies. On Sunday and Monday, the attraction will be 'Black Is White,' featuring Dorothy Dalton.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-25
Summary:

The J.C. Williams Variety Company appears at the Star tonight in a series of fighting pictures, Firpo v. McAuliffe and Willard v. Floyd Johnson, will be shown. For 5.15 show, a comedy 'Skinner's Dress Suit' will be shown.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-25
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to host the J. C. Williams Variety Company. As an extra attraction Star Theatre will be screening the fight pictures of Firpo v. McAuliffe and Williard v. Floyd Johnson. For the 5:15 show, the Williams Co. give their full programme, but the picture will be a comedy, '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-25
Summary:

Besides the fight films advertised for the Star, there is a vaudeville programme. The J. C. Williams Company are old-timers in the East and the variety of their offerings should ensure the first-class entertainment. Performers include Babe Latour, Eddie Polo, Jack Williams and Ted Trevor. The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-27
Summary:

The fight films and J. C. Williams Variety Company wind up their engagement at Star Theatre tonight. This afternoon at 2:30, the children's matinee has 'Skinner's Dress Suit' and Buster Keaton in 'The Paleface.' Tomorrow the attraction will be H. B. Warner in '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-27
Summary:

The J. C. Williams Variety Co., concludes their engagement at the Star tonight. The fight films have aroused much interest, and the bill is a good one. At the special children's matinee tomorrow at 2.30, the comedy 'Skinner's Dress Suit' is booked, together with Buster Keaton…

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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: 1924-04-12
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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-23
Summary:

The two young dancers are Mura Shipoff and her brother Koka Shipoff. Everyone who saw her at the Hongkong Hotel roof-garden when she last visited Hongkong agrees that she is a brilliant artiste. The Colony will now have ample opportunity for seeing her again, as she opens a season in the Star…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-24
Summary:

Tonight, Star Theatre will be staging a dance performance by little Mura Shipoff and her brother Koka. Supplementing their programme is a movie play called 'A Message from Mars,' based on the famous stage play of the same name.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-24
Summary:

Marvellously light and dainty' – 'Post and gesture superb' – these are some of the tributes the South China Morning Post felt impelled to pay little Mura Shipoff when she last visited Hongkong and they augur well for the youthful dancer's success this evening when with her…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-25
Summary:

Last night, Star Theatre staged little Miss Mura Shipoff who along with her talented brother was widely appreciated by a large audience. All her numbers showed her to be a wonderfully sympathetic exponent of the art. In addition to the dance performances, the management also put on a film…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-25
Summary:

Miss Mura Shipoff had taken the boards in the Star Theatre last night. She won applause from the audience with her several little dances, Dance of Love, the Fisherman and the Pearl, the Valse Caprice, the Slender Rose, and the Dying Swan. The management also provided an excellent movie play to…