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: 1919-08-09
Summary:

This afternoon at the matinee and the 7.15 performance the 9th and 10th episodes of the serial film 'The Moon Child' will be screened, and tomorrow, 'One of Millions' and 'The Bull's Eye' will be exhibited, and comedies will be shown at intervals.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-23
Summary:

The management desires to inform the public that, owing to the late arrival of steamers, there will be no 'Moon Child' episodes shown this week. Paramount's 'The Explorer,' featuring Lou Tellegen, will be screened tomorrow. Mme. Sarah Bernhart, makes her debut as a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-10
Summary:

The Songs of Song' [sic] is the title of a five part film production by the Paramount Film Company, in which Miss Elsie Ferguson will appear at the Hongkong Theatre next week. Some exceptionally amusing comedies will be screened during the interval. Moreover, the addition of a small stage…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-19
Summary:

Thomas H. Ince presents a photo-drama at the Hongkong Theatre this week, the 'Key of the Righteous,' in which Enid Bennett leads the role. Besides, a comedy in two-parts, featuring Mary Cahill completes the programme.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-27
Summary:

The Sheriff's Son,' starring Chas. Ray, is currently presented at the Hongkong Theatre. A new comedy and screen magazines will also be exhibited.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-12
Summary:

A comedy drama, 'The Jockey of Death,' is the chief feature at the Hongkong Theatre for the weekend. New comedies and fine screen scenes complete the programme.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-09
Summary:

Charles Ray's latest success 'A Tailor-Made Man' is to be shown at the Star tonight. Ray's name is well enough known to be an assurance of a first-class picture, and in his present production, he has a rather more attractive part than ever before. An excellent comedy and a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-30
Summary:

Captain Fly-by-Night' shows at the Star tonight. Johnie Walker is a newcomer to film fame, but proves that his exalted position as a star is not undeserved. There are some diverting comedy films to round out the programme.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-24
Summary:

Thomas Meighan is probably one of the most popular male stars in the pictures today, and the announcement of his appearance at the Star in a new feature, 'The City of Silent Men,' will no doubt prove a fine attraction. Film synopsis included. The main attraction is, of course, Thoman…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-25
Summary:

The City of Silent Men,' the Thomas Meighan feature is now at the Star. The balance of the cast is fully in keeping with the star. The presentation is indeed one of the best that has been brought to Kowloon. There should by this time be no doubt about the quality of films that are presented…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-26
Summary:

The City of Silent Men,' the Paramount feature, with Thomas Meigham [sic], now at the Star, is said to be one of the best films shown there for a long time. Beginning Sunday, Dorothy Dalton in 'Guilty of Love,' another Paramount is the picture. A special 2.30 matinee today offers…

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

Wallace Reid, in 'The Dancing Fool' remains at the Star today only, and will be followed tomorrow by little Jackie Coogan in 'My Boy.' 'My Boy,' like all his films, is full of humour of a clean and attractive sort. It should enhance the Star's reputation for…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-04
Summary:

Who does not love Jackie Coogan? Certainly, everybody who has seen him in his latest triumph, 'My Boy,' which is showing at the Star Theatre today and tomorrow. Jackie takes the role of a forlorn little orphan in this picture.

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

My Boy,' in which little Jackie Coogan plays the title role, will be shown at the Star Theatre tonight for the last time, and those who have not yet seen this picture should seize their chance.

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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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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-10-16
Summary:

Kowloon audiences are notably quick to appreciate any divergence from the usual in their amusement programmes. Mr. Tod Sanborn was billed to perform. He is a musician whose medium is that difficult, i.e., xylophone. Last night's programme included the Sextette from Lucia de Lammermoor.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-10-17
Summary:

Mr. Tod Sanborn, with his xylophone, delighted another appreciative audience at the Star Theatre last night. Smouldering Fires, with Pauline Frederick in the leading role, together with a comedy and the usual Gazette, completed one of the best programmes seen at the Star.