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: 1922-10-11
Summary:

There comes to the Star Theatre this evening a man who might be described as a one-man jazz orchestra, for he takes on the burden of six instruments and plays them in the latest jazz creations. Meanwhile, 'Men' is concurrently with the above attraction, and the programme is to be…

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Headline: A Jazz Fiend
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-11
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to host jazz performances for playing six instruments simultaneously for a longer period than most of his contemporary jazz professors. The performances will be given in between pictures. Concurrently, a six-part film 'Men' revolving around the issue of ‘man'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-13
Summary:

La Chic Parisienne' [sic] will be screened at the Star Theatre. The story progresses at this stage into a very interesting situation, and it speaks much for the histrionic ability of Elsie Ferguson, who appears in the film 'His Parisian Wife.' In addition, 'Bibo,' the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-13
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen 'His Parisian Wife' featuring Elsie Ferguson. It is said that her performance in this film is one of the best since she has joined Paramount Corporation. The film will be screened for four nights commencing today at both the matinee and the night…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-14
Summary:

Elsie Ferguson makes the best hit of her career in 'The Parisian Wife,' the Paramount picture that is enjoying a successful run at the Star Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-25
Summary:

The Counterfeit,' a Paramount special starring Elsie Ferguson, comes to the Star Theatre this evening. It is noted that Elsie Ferguson previously appeared in 'Avalanche,' 'His Parisian Wife' and other special productions.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-27
Summary:

H. B. Warner displays his engaging versatility to a decided advantage in 'Uncharted Channels' which heads the current programme at the Star Theatre. Mr. Warner is supported by Kathryn Adams. Film plot included. A Topical Budget containing pictures of Tutankhamen's tomb is another…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-26
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-01
Summary:

Not to be outdone by the other cinema houses which are showing big films this week, the Star Theatre, catering specially for Kowloon residents, offers a very big picture this evening. 'The Conquering Power' is its name, and when the fact has been told that it was made by the same…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-03
Summary:

Miss Mura Shipoff and her brother Koka Shipoff will make their final appearance and the excellent movie play 'The Conquering Power' will be screened for the last time at Star Theatre. The movie was made by the same producer as the one who made the famous 'Four Horsemen of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-03
Summary:

Kowloon residents who have not seen this week's notable Star Theatre programme are reminded that they have their last opportunity tonight when Miss Mura Shipoff and her brother Koka Shipoff will make their final appearance and the movie play 'The Conquering Power' will be screened…

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Headline: Cinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-22
Summary:

The Virginian' is to be screened at the Queen's Theatre. 'Something to Think About,' directed by Cecil B. DeMille, starred by Elliott Dexter, will be screened at the Star. Film plot included. 'Kindred of the Dust' opened at Coronet Theatre today. The film starred…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-22
Summary:

From today till Saturday, Star Theatre will be showing Cecil B. de Mille's 'Something to Think About' featuring Gloria Swanson. The film has a simple touching theme on humanity and is cleverly assembled.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-22
Summary:

With the names of Cecil B. de Mille and Gloria Swanson – household words in the cinema world – stamped on the picture, Kowloon theatre-goers will consider themselves fortunate as 'Something to Think About' is to be put on for three days at the Star Theatre from today. Gloria's…

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Headline: Cinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-23
Summary:

The Virginians' is to be screened at the Queen's Theatre. Film plot included. 'Something To Think About,' directed by Cecil B. de Mille, was put on at the Star Theatre last night. Gloria Swanson gives a clever performance. 'Kindred of the Dust,' showing at the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-23
Summary:

Gloria Swanson is the star featured in 'Something to Think About' for the rest of the week at the Star Theatre, Kowloon.

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Headline: Cinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-24
Summary:

The Virginian' [sic], the Preferred Picture production, will be on at the Queen's Theatre till Monday. 'Something to Think About,' starred by Gloria Swanson, will be on for the last time at the Star tonight. 'Kindred of the Dust' will be screened at the Coronet for…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-24
Summary:

Some people have expressed a mild dislike to pictures of America's Wild West. This, however, should be no reason for staying away from the screening of 'The Virginian,' which is running at the Queen's Theatre till Monday. Rolling pastures served only as the background, with…