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: 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: 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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-09
Summary:

The Star is showing 'Bob Hampton of Placer' today. The title role is taken by James Kirkwood, and another favourite in the picture is Wesley 'Freckles' Barry.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-09
Summary:

Commencing today, Star Theatre is screening 'Bob Hampton of Placer' featuring James Kirkwood and Wesley 'Freckles' Barry. The picture portrays the American frontier life in the old days. General Custer's famous stand against the Indians is one of the most spectacular…

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

Bob Hampton of Placer,' the best film Marshall Neilan has so far produced is showing at the Star, commencing today. This film contains some wonderful spectacular scenes. Wesley 'Freckles' Barry takes the leading role. The title role is taken by James Kirkwood. Others in the cast…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-10
Summary:

Bob Hampton of Placer' is the attraction at the Star. The film starred Wesley Barry as the lead.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-01
Summary:

The Call of Youth,' a British film is being shown at the Star Theatre. It was written by Henry Arthur Jones, with a complete cast headed by Ben Webster, Mary Glynn [sic] and Malcolm Cherry. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-01
Summary:

In conjunction with the programme offered by Peter the Great, the world's champion strong man, 'The Call of Youth' was entirely made in England and all the actors are well-known London stage figures. Quite apart from its pictorial appeal, however, the picture has several other…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-02
Summary:

Star Theatre is offering the last opportunity of the film screening of 'The Call of Youth.' Tomorrow night in the Star Theatre, the Hongkong Philharmonic Society's chorus and orchestra will give their grand concert and judging from the fine success in the Theatre Royal recently,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-02
Summary:

Tonight, Kowloon folk have their last opportunity of seeing Peter the Great, world's champion strong man. Star Theatre will be screening 'The Call of Youth' for the last time tonight. The film is written by one of Britain's leading authors and acted by well-known London stage…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-02
Summary:

Some of the choicest beauty spots in all Devonshire are filmed in the romance showing at the Star Theatre in conjunction with Peter the Great, world's champion strong man. 'The Call of Youth' was entirely made in England, the story having been written by one of the country's…

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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…