A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-15 - 1922-09-18
Summary:

Today to Monday 18th, 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., lovely Irene Castle in 'The Firing Line,' no war scenes in this special Paramount film but a society drama. Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both ways.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-15 - 1922-09-18
Summary:

Today to Monday, 18th at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Irene Castle in 'The Firing Line.' Nor war scenes in this special Paramount film but a society drama. Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents. Free ferry tickets both ways. Open daily: 4.30 to 5.15 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m.…

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Headline: Irene Castle
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-15
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-16
Summary:

Harold Lloyd's comedy 'A Sailor Made Man' drew big audiences to the Coronet Theatre yesterday. Besides, Irene Castle, world-famous as a dancer, swimmer, and Society entertainer, has returned to the screen after a lapse of two years in 'The Firing Line.' The film will be…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-20 - 1922-10-23
Summary:

Today to Monday 23rd, at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., including Sunday matinee 6 p.m., the Paramount special 'A Very Good Young Man' by Bryant Washburn. Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both ways.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-20 - 1922-10-21
Summary:

Today to Monday 23rd at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., including Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., the Paramount special, 'A Very Good Young Man' by Bryant Washburn. Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents. Free ferry tickets both ways. Open 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: 1922-10-20
Summary:

A Very Good Young Man,' Bryant Washburn's new Paramount picture, will be shown at the Star Theatre this evening. Four leading women play important roles in the production, including Helene Chadwick, Helen Jerome Eddy, Julia Faye and Anna Q. Nilsson. Other members in the cast are Wade…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-20
Summary:

This evening, Star Theatre is going to screen 'A Very Good Young Man,' Bryant Washburn's new Paramount picture. With Helene Chadwick playing the leading role, Helen Jerome Eddy and Anna Q. Nilsson have equally important parts. The cast also includes Wade Boteler, Sylvia Ashton,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-23 - 1922-10-26
Summary:

Today to Thursday, 26th October at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'Her Sister's Rival' by Miss Vera Kholodnaya and Mr. Polonsky. Also Mack Sennett Comedy and Gazette. Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents. Free ferry tickets both ways. Open daily: 4.30 to 5.15 p.m. and 6 to…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-24 - 1922-10-26
Summary:

Today to Thursday 26th, at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., a powerful social drama by the artists Miss Vera Holonaya and Mr. Polonsky, Mack Sennett Comedy & Gazette. Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both ways.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-01 - 1922-11-02
Summary:

Wednesday & Thursday at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Ethel Clayton in 'Pettigrew's Girl,' Comedy and Gazette. Friday 3rd, 'Why Change Your Wife.' November 1 Remarks: On page 4, another ad. on 'Pettigrew's Girl' only.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-01 - 1922-11-02
Summary:

Wednesday and Thursday, two days only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Ethel Clayton in 'Pettigrew's Girl.' Also Comedy and Gazette. Friday 3rd for one day only, by special request of our patrons, 'Why Change Your Wife.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-14 - 1922-11-16
Summary:

Tuesday 14th to Thursday 16th at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Vivian Martin in 'The Third Kiss' (an Artcraft-Paramount special), Comedy and Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-14 - 1922-11-16
Summary:

Tuesday 14th to Thursday 16th at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Vivian Martin in 'The Third Kiss,' a Paramount Artcraft special. Also Comedy and Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-15
Summary:

The Third Kiss' is the current attraction at the Star Theatre. Meanwhile, Bryant Washburn's 'A Very Good Young Man' is again being featured.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-17 - 1922-11-20
Summary:

Friday 17th to Monday 20th at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Elsie Ferguson in 'The Avalanche,' Comedy and Gazette. November 17 Remarks: On page 3, another ad. on 'The Avalanche.' Illustration and film plot included. November 18 Remarks: Saturday 18th 2.30 p.m. matinee, the new serial…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-17 - 1922-11-17
Summary:

Friday 17th to Monday 20th at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., Elsie Ferguson in the powerful Paramount drama, 'The Avalanche.' Also Comedy and Gazette.

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Headline: Market of Souls
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-23 - 1922-12-04
Summary:

Teaser ads for the film 'The Market of Souls.' Remarks: The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. November 29-30 Remarks: Dorothy Dalton in 'The Market of Souls' at the Star on Friday. Photo included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-23 - 1922-11-23
Summary:

Tuesday 21st to Thursday 23rd at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., the Swedish Biograph Co. present Tora Teya in 'Bonds that Chafe.' Also Comedy and Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-24 - 1922-11-27
Summary:

Friday 24th to Monday 27th at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Marguerite Clark in 'Luck in Pawn,' an Artcraft comedy drama, Comedy and Gazette. November 24-25 Remarks: Saturday at 7.15 p.m., 7 and 8 episodes of 'Woman in Grey.' November 27 Remarks: At 7.15 p.m., war scenes in '…