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: 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: 1924-07-03
Summary:

Newspaper writers are often unable to resist the picturesque but the first who said that the 'heartbeats of humanity throb through ‘Salvation Nell,' Whitman Bennett's masterpiece,' was not very far wrong as anybody visiting the Star Theatre this evening can see for himself.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-04
Summary:

Salvation Nell,' the Star Theatre's notable new feature film, is exciting, alike for its intensely moving story, its faithful settings and its convincing acting. Dealing with New York's East Side, it is unusually rich in human appeal.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-05
Summary:

Kowloon cinema-goers are particularly well catered for today, the Star Theatre showing the New York Eastside drama, 'Salvation Nell,' in which Paulin Stark plays the leading role. Based on a celebrated play, 'Salvation Nell' has all the elements that make the good play – a…

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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: 1925-05-02
Summary:

The film record of the 1924 Mount Everest Expedition which will be screened at the Star Theatre is the most wonderful record of endurance. It is a film full of reality; nothing is pre-arranged. The settings cost nothing. It is the story of the battle of strong men against Nature. Mallory and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-05
Summary:

The Everest film has been praised in glowing superlatives, but those privileged to a private view at the Star Theatre will agree that it deserves all that has been said about it and a great deal more. Thanks to the telephotographic lens, we are able to see the magnificent rescues of the porters…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-07
Summary:

Both in point of numbers present in the audience and in their expressions of opinion after the showing last night, the policy of the Star Theatre in putting on the Epic of Everest has been fully vindicated. There are a number of people who maintain that the cinema can never be more than an…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-09
Summary:

The Mount Everest picture will be showing at the Star Theatre on Tuesday morning, May 12th, at 10.30 a.m. sharp, for Kowloon School children. Will the principals of schools please get in touch with Hongkong Amusements C. 4308, to say how many of their scholars will attend? This will be the only…