A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
Displaying 1 - 20 of 20
1
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…

2
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'…

3
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…

4
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…

5
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.

6
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.

7
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-11
Summary:

The Star Theatre will offer the performance from Dick Norton's well-known Globe Trotters. A photoplay entitled 'My Lady's Latchkey,' starring Katherine MacDonald will also be included in the programme.

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-11
Summary:

Tomorrow, Star Theatre will be staging Holt and Sawyer, performers from Dick Norton's 'Globe Trotters.' One of the best items the couple is bringing to Kowloon is the comedy attraction 'The Midnight Revue.' Star Theatre management has also decided to screen 'My Lady…

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-12
Summary:

The Star Theatre should again be a Mecca for pleasure seekers today when a new attraction is offered. This is the special engagement of Holt and Sawyer, versatile performers from Dick Norton's Globe Trotters. Among their brightest items is the latest comedy creation, 'The Mid-night…

10
Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-13
Summary:

Tonight, Star Theatre will be presenting a special programme of Holt and Sawyer, performers from Dick Norton's 'Globe Trotters.' They have come directly from Carlton, Shanghai. Last night, the duo gave their first performance which was supplemented by the screening of a '…

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-13
Summary:

Kowloon audiences are now enjoying the treat the Star Theatre is offering in the special engagement direct from the Carlton, Shanghai, of Holt and Sawyer, two clever Dick Norton performers who are submitting an admirable programme of dance, melody and mirth. Supplementing their show is an…

12
Headline: Compensation
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-14
13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-25
Summary:

Star Theatre will be screening a comedy 'The Fireman' starring Charlie Chaplin and a drama in the shape of Winston Churchill's great society story 'The Inside of the Cup.' The American author's drama is human in every detail and has been filmed with fitting skills.…

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-25
Summary:

Highly contrasted are the two pictures which constitute this evening's Star Theatre programme. The first, 'The Inside of the Cup,' is based on a story by the famous American author, Winston Churchill, and can be best described as a society drama. Film plot included. The second,…

15
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-26
Summary:

The Star Theatre shows again today the big double programme consisting of Winston Churchill's society drama, 'The Inside of the Cup' and Charlie Chaplin's 'The Fireman.'

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-26
Summary:

Star Theatre shows again today the big double program consisting of Winston Churchill's great society drama 'The Inside of the Cup' and Charlie Chaplin's comedy 'The Fireman.'

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-26
Summary:

This evening, the Star Theatre offers again the big double programme comprising Winston Churchill's society drama 'The Inside of the Cup,' and Charlie Chaplin's intensely amusing comedy 'The Fireman.'

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-27
Summary:

Saturday finds the Star Theatre showing an exceptionally strong programme almost evenly divided into comedy and drama. The comedy is supplied by that prince of screen comedians, Charlie Chaplin, in 'The Fireman.' The drama is provided by 'The Inside of the Cup,' a penetrating…

19
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…

20
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-10-17
Summary:

Douglas Fairbank's wonder film: 'The Thief of Bagdad' is sure to draw crowded houses at the Queen's Theatre. Mr. Tod Sanborn a xylophonist will perform at the Star Theatre. Pauline Frederick, in 'Smouldering Fires' and a film of American stage turns, completed a…