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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-28
Summary:

Everybody has read about the Wanderwells, the daring couple who are touring the world in a Ford car. Consequently, there will be widespread interest in the news that Captain Wanderwell and his sister are to appear at the Star Theatre for a three days' season beginning next Thursday when…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-28
Summary:

Captain and Miss Wanderwell who arrived in the Colony last Thursday with their 'Trusty Fords' on their jaunt around the world, have been persuaded to remain over until Tuesday next in order to give us the opportunity of seeing their cinema films taken in the different countries they…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-29 - 1924-07-31
Summary:

Twice daily at 5.30 and 9.15, 3 days starting Thursday, July 31, Captain and Miss Wanderwell in conjunction with their wonderful travel film, 'Around the World in a Ford,' 8 exciting, thrilling reels, 2 hours of educational pictures. See them in person. Hear them lecture. July 31…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-29
Summary:

Miriam Cooper is the star in 'Kindred of the Dust,' the feature attraction at the Star Theatre today and tomorrow. The remarkable film 'Around the World in a Ford' will be shown in the Star Theatre for a three days' run. When Captain Wanderwell and his sister, Miss Aloha…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-30 - 1924-07-30
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, 'Kindred of the Dust.' Starting Thursday, the Wanderwells and their wonder film. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-30
Summary:

Having seen the battered but sturdy old Fords in which Captain Wanderwell and his sister Miss Aloha Wanderwell are making their trip around the world, local people will naturally be interested in the film which the couple is to show at the Star Theatre tomorrow when they are also to lecture upon…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-01 - 1924-08-01
Summary:

Friday and Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, the Wanderwells lecturing on their wonderful travel film, 'Around the World in a Ford,' exclusive showing at the Star, a complete cinema of their interesting trip around the world. Extra added comedy, Larry Semon in 'The Sawmill.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-01
Summary:

This evening Captain Wanderwell and his sister, Miss Aloha Wanderwell will again give in the Star Theatre the remarkable film 'Around the World in a Ford' which they presented last night. Not the least interesting part of the entertainment is the lecture which Captain Wanderwell…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-02 - 1924-08-02
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, final and farewell performance in the colony, the Wanderwells lecturing on their interesting travel film, 'Around the World in a Ford.' Commencing Sunday, the world's greatest mystery film, 'Bavu.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-29 - 1924-11-29
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Thief of Bagdad.' Prices $2 and $1. The Star: Today only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'Beau Revel.' Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, Rudolph Valentino in 'Moran of the Lady Letty.'…

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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…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-12 - 1925-01-12
Summary:

We ask you to consider Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Pickford, D. W. Griffith and Charlie Chaplin, the four greatest names in the film world, whose pictures are released under the name of United Artists' Film Corporation. Even the most prejudiced observer has to admit that their productions are…