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: 1922-06-10
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: 1922-06-13
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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-18
Summary:

Milton Sills is a strong draw at the Star in 'The Faith Healer.' Mr. Sill is seen in Hongkong only too rarely, as he is one of the finest cinema actors. Tomorrow, Griffith's master-picture, 'One Exciting Night' is due. This, of course, is the film in which Griffith…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-19
Summary:

The Star tonight is showing Griffith's mystery film, 'One Exciting Night,' which although strictly in the Griffith style as regards bigness of production, has a plot very much different from the usual run of his pictures. Carol Dempster is the heroine, and the typical thrill is…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-20
Summary:

Griffith's mystery film, 'One Exciting Night,' shows at the Star again tonight. It would be unfair to give away anything of the plot because the last scene comes as such a complete surprise to the audience. Suffice it to say that the plot is not at all on the usual Griffith order…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-01
Summary:

Cinema patrons have nothing to grumble at the fare recently, and now, provided for them, particularly at the Coronet and Star Theatres. At the former, we have Douglas Fairbanks probably the most popular of all male screen artists. At the Star, we have Rudolph Valentino who is rapidly coming to…