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: 1923-06-28
Summary:

The clever combination Leeds and Le Mar, have been joined by two more artists, Bob Harper and Miss Betty Charles, at the Star Theatre. While the big picture in the Star is being changed to a wild west story entitled, 'The Fire Eater,' starring Hoot Gibson.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-28
Summary:

Harry Leeds and Miss Trixie Le Mar have made many friends in the Colony since they gave their performance at the Star Theatre, Kowloon. They have now been joined by Bob Harper and Miss Betty Charles, who have just arrived from India. The variety performance is being presented in conjunction with…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-28
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to host Leeds and Le Mar who are now joined by two more artists Bob Harper and Miss Betty Charles. They appear in the Star commencing tonight in a musical absurdity and entitled 'Here He Comes.' The turn consists of a number of songs, dances and sketches. Star…

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Headline: Here He Comes'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-29
Summary:

The performance of Harry Leeds and Miss Trixie Le Mar at the Star received appreciation last night. Supporting performers included Bob Harper and Miss Betty Charles. While the big picture entitled 'The Fire Eater,' starring Hoot Gibson and Walter Perry, proved to be a real thriller.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-29
Summary:

The variety turn 'Here He Comes' by Harry Leeds and Miss Trixie Le Mar was widely appreciated by the audience at Star Theatre. The artists charmed the audience with their various vocal items. Bob Harper and Miss Betty Charles, who made their debut performances in the colony, introduced…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-30
Summary:

Judging by the advance reports in 'Bob Hampton of Placer,' Mr. Ray has secured a film for the Coronet well above the standard of most productions which the industry turns out. Marshall Neilan has been responsible for a number of fine films such as 'Go and Get It.' The title…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-03
Summary:

Today, Star Theatre will be screening 'Trouble' featuring Jackie Coogan who became famous in 'The Kid' with Chaplin. Little Jackie is the big man of the picture.

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-04
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening 'Behind the Curtain' for the last time today. Mary Pickford's 'Mary Ain't Guilty' commences its run tomorrow. 'Kean' continues until Thursday at the 2:30 and 7:15 shows. Queen's Theatre, on the other hand, is screening…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-08
Summary:

Following on Charlie Chaplin in 'Behind the Screen,' the Star Theatre is featuring Chaplin's 'The Kid,' with the 'discoveries' of Charlies, Jack Coogan. In addition, there is also a new round of what is called 'The Leather Pushers.' Film plot included…

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Headline: The Kid'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-08
Summary:

Following the screening of Charlie Chaplin's 'Behind the Screen,' Star Theatre will be showing 'The Kid' starring Jackie Coogan and Charlie Chaplin. The film is full of 'immediate laughter.' In addition, there is also a new round of 'The Leather Pushers…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-08
Summary:

Following on Charlie Chaplin in 'Behind the Screen,' the Star Theatre is featuring Chaplin in perhaps his greatest picture – a picture made famous in that it shows Jackie Coogan, who was one of Charlie's 'discoveries.' 'The Kid' has a human element in it, but…

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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…