A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-21 - 1924-04-21
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., farewell performance of Dick Norton's Globe Trotters. Today at 5.30, tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, Paramount presents Lois Weber's 'To Please One Woman.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-21
Summary:

Encouraged by the success they have achieved at the Star Theatre, Dick Norton's band of professional entertainers, 'The Globe Trotters,' has extended their brief Kowloon season. A Paramount special entitled 'To Please One Woman' will be shown tomorrow at both the 5.15 p.…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-22 - 1924-04-23
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'To Please One Woman,' a Lois Weber production, Paramount picture, featuring Claire Windsor and Edmund Burns. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-11 - 1924-08-11
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, a big double show: Hoot Gibson in '40-Horse Hawkins' and Reginald Denny in the last and final round of 'The Leather Pushers.' Starting Tuesday, Anita Stewart in 'Sowing the Wind.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-12 - 1924-08-12
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday at 5.30 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'Sowing the Wind.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-12
Summary:

Patrons of the Star Theatre this evening can see the great modern society drama, 'Sowing the Wind,' which caused not a little comment when it was shown at the Coronet Theatre recently. 'Sowing the Wind' is based on a stage success. Additional warranty is found in the fact…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-13 - 1924-08-13
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'Sowing the Wind.' Starting Thursday, Wallace Reid in 'Sick Abed.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-13
Summary:

Sowing the Wind,' the feature film showing at the Star Theatre for the last time this evening, is a drama of modern society, taking the beholder into the splendid homes of the wealthy, the glittering haunts of the reckless, the sordid retreats of the hopeless – into all the places where…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-01 - 1924-09-01
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, a Paramount-Artcraft picture, William S. Hart in 'Sand.' Starting Tuesday, Ethel Clayton in 'The City Sparrow.' Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-02 - 1924-09-02
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday at 5.30 and 9.15, Ethel Clayton in 'A City Sparrow,' a Paramount picture. Picture included.

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

Ethel Clayton, Paramount star, displays not only marked emotional talent as an actress, but also proves a delightful dancer in her latest big picture, 'A City Sparrow,' which opens at the Star Theatre this evening. Film synopsis included. The story is one of the sweetest ever told and…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-03 - 1924-09-03
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, final presentation today, Ethel Clayton in 'A City Sparrow.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-03
Summary:

Ethel Clayton's excellent Paramount film, 'A City Sparrow,' will be screened in that Star Theatre for the last time this evening. The story, which is woven around the life of a vaudeville dancer, provides some charming contrasts in pathos and humour. Ethel Clayton is supported by…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-09 - 1924-09-10
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Bryant Washburn with Lois Wilson in 'A Full House.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-12 - 1925-05-12
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Lee White and Clay Smith with full London company. Farewell performance, 'Keep Smiling.' Tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'Sowing the Wind' and Jack Dempsey in 'So This Is Paris.' Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 14-16, 'Three…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-13 - 1925-05-13
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'Sowing the Wind' and Jack Dempsey in 'So This Is Paris.' Tomorrow, Friday and Saturday, May 14-16, 'Three Weeks.'