A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-21
Summary:

Mr. Bob Stevenson is offering a splendid programme at the Bijou this week. The sketch 'A Gossip by the Wayside' is the most amusing dialogue between Mr. Stephenson and Miss Ada Rowley. 'The Fisherman's Son' is a magnificent picture story; 'Love and a Motor,' an…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-08
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-17
Summary:

The Star is showing 'What Every Woman Knows,' a film adapted from the stage play by the brilliant Mr. J. M. Barrie.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-18
Summary:

Those who admire the works of Sir James Barrie will be satisfied with 'What Every Woman Knows' as a picture. Lois Wilson and Conrad Nagel are the stars.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-18
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen the film version of Sir James Barrie's humorous 'What Every Woman Knows' starring Loia [sic] Wilson and Conrad Nagel.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-18
Summary:

J. M. Barrie's famous play, 'What Every Woman Knows,' is at the Star for a short run. Mr. Barrie's whimsical touches have been faithfully preserved in the subtitles, and an excellent cast, including Conrad Nagel, help to make the presentation a notable one. The story is quite…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-19
Summary:

It will come as a pleasant surprise to many people that cinema producers are able to put upon the screen such classics as J. M. Barrie's 'What Every Woman Knows,' in such excellent fashion as to call forth the congratulations of the distinguished author himself. However, this is…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-09
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-12
Summary:

Tonight, a big attraction is the lively comedy star, Gladys Walton, in a film 'Crossed Wires.' A booking sure to be received with acclamation is that for the weekend when Douglas Maclean, who made a reputation with his first film, will be shown in 'One a Minute.' Mr. Maclean…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-13
Summary:

Star Theatre will be staging a Kowloon Dock A. D. C. production entitled 'Rajah of Rajahpore' which made a good impression when putting on locally some time ago. The picture offering tomorrow night is a comedy entitled 'One a Minute' featuring Douglas MacLean.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-14
Summary:

Tonight at 5:30, the Kowloon Dock A. D. C. will present their musical comedy entitled 'The Rajah of Rajahpore' at the Star Theatre. It was a big success when presented 'at home.' The picture will be repeated on Saturday at 9:15. The film tonight is Douglas MacLean's…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-14
Summary:

Such was the success of the Kowloon Dock's production of the 'Rajah of Rajahpore' recently, that in response to popular demand, they will give the general public an opportunity of seeing them at the Star. The picture programme for the later show tonight is Douglas Maclean is his…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-15
Summary:

The familiar slogan, 'It pays to advertise,' has never been more humorously demonstrated on the screen than in 'One a Minute,' Douglas MacLean's latest Paramount starring vehicle, now at the Star. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-16
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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-03
Summary:

Today at the Coronet the first of two Barrie plays, as adapted to the needs of the screen, will be presented. 'What Every Woman Knows' is no doubt familiar to the vast majority of theatre-goers as one of the brilliant works. William de Mille is responsible for the present production.…

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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…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-19
Summary:

Star Theatre will be screening a Paramount attraction entitled 'Ladies Must Live' this evening. This was the last picture made by the late Mr. George Loane Tucker who is famous for being the maker of 'The Miracle Man.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-19
Summary:

Ladies Must Live' is an intriguing title for a moving picture and it can safely be said that the curiosity excited in this respect will not be disappointed when 'Ladies Must Live' comes to the Star Theatre this evening. 'Ladies Must Live' is the last picture made by the…