A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-06
Summary:

The Wonder Man,' featuring Georges Carpentier, has attracted large houses to the Star Theatre. In addition, a drama entitled 'The Girl Who Stayed at Home' will be screened on Friday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-08 - 1922-06-08
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15, 'The Game of Wits.' Today 7.15 p.m., 'The Net.' Tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, 'The Girl Who Stayed at Home,' a drama in 7 parts. Booking office for Hongkong residents now open at the Star Ferry Wharf. Daily 4.30 to 5.15 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-09 - 1922-06-09
Summary:

From 9th to 12th June at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m. (except Sunday matinee), the great drama in 7 parts, 'The Girl Who Stayed at Home,' an Artcraft super production. At 7.15 p.m., the serial film, 'The Great Radium Mystery,' 3rd and 4th episodes. Matinee, Saturday at 2.30 p.m.,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-10 - 1922-06-10
Summary:

9th to 12th June at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Robert Harron in D. W. Griffith's 'The Girl Who Stayed at Home,' an Artcraft picture. No matinee of this picture on Sunday. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-10 - 1922-06-10
Summary:

From 9th to 12th June at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. (except Sunday matinee), the great drama in 7 parts, 'The Girl Who Stayed at Home,' an Artcraft super-production. At 7.15 p.m., the serial film, 'The Great Radium Mystery,' 3rd and 4th episodes. Matinee, today at 2.30 p.m., '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-10
Summary:

The Darlington Trio, who have had a successful season at the Lyric Theatre, Manila, are making their Hongkong debut at the Star Theatre. Besides, a sensational drama 'The girl who stayed at home' will be screened.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-12 - 1922-06-12
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Girl Who Stayed at Home,' an Artcraft super-drama. A great success of the Darlington Trio, a novelty in vaudeville. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Great Radium Mystery,' the serial film, 3rd and 4th episodes. Tomorrow, Charles Ray in 'String Beans…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-13
Summary:

The Girl who stayed at Home' was screened at the Star Theatre last night. During the interval, the Darlington Trio gave a skillful exhibition of step dancing. Tonight, Paramount's 'String Beans' will also be given.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-03 - 1924-07-04
Summary:

Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Pauline Starke in 'Salvation Nell.' Plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-03
Summary:

Newspaper writers are often unable to resist the picturesque but the first who said that the 'heartbeats of humanity throb through ‘Salvation Nell,' Whitman Bennett's masterpiece,' was not very far wrong as anybody visiting the Star Theatre this evening can see for himself.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-04
Summary:

Salvation Nell,' the Star Theatre's notable new feature film, is exciting, alike for its intensely moving story, its faithful settings and its convincing acting. Dealing with New York's East Side, it is unusually rich in human appeal.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-05 - 1924-07-05
Summary:

Last time today, Pauline Starke in 'Salvation Nell.' Sunday, Jack Hoxie in 'Men in the Raw' and Reg. Denny in round 14 of 'Leather Pushers.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-05
Summary:

Kowloon cinema-goers are particularly well catered for today, the Star Theatre showing the New York Eastside drama, 'Salvation Nell,' in which Paulin Stark plays the leading role. Based on a celebrated play, 'Salvation Nell' has all the elements that make the good play – a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-13
Summary:

Between Christmas and the Chinese New Year, it is appropriate that the Coronet should screen two pictures featuring the Carnival spirit – the 'Merry-Go-Round' and 'Rosita.' It was quite apparent from its reception on Sunday that it would attract more than the average cinema…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-22 - 1925-01-22
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, Jack Hoxie in 'Fighting Fury.' Starting tomorrow, 'Merry-Go-Round.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-23 - 1925-01-24
Summary:

Friday and Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, the super picture of the year, 'Merry-Go-Round,' a most unusual picture at usual prices. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-02
Summary:

There were crowded houses again at the Star yesterday, to witness Booth Tarkington's dynamic society drama, 'The Turmoil.' Those who saw Tarkington's previous production, 'The Flirt,' a big and interesting picture were not disappointed. Film plot included. George…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-05
Summary:

Hongkong folk who have read Francis [sic] Hodgson Burnett's story, 'Editha's Burglar,' will be delighted to know that the film version, entitled 'The Family Secret,' is to be screened at the Star Theatre. The story is given an entirely new charm by Baby Peggy. Those…