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: 1924-07-03 - 1924-07-04
Summary:

Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Pauline Starke in 'Salvation Nell.' Plot included.

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

Last time today, Pauline Starke in 'Salvation Nell.' Sunday, Jack Hoxie in 'Men in the Raw' and Reg. Denny in round 14 of 'Leather Pushers.'

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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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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-07 - 1925-02-07
Summary:

K – The Unknown.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-10 - 1925-02-11
Summary:

Who is 'K – The Unknown'?

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-12 - 1925-02-12
Summary:

Stop! Look! Listen! 'K – The Unknown' is about!

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-16 - 1925-02-16
Summary:

Have you found out yet who 'K – The Unknown' is?

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-17 - 1925-02-18
Summary:

Who? What? Where? When? 'K – The Unknown.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-20 - 1925-02-20
Summary:

See tomorrow's post for the unravelling of the mystery of 'K – The Unknown.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-21 - 1925-02-21
Summary:

Carl Laemmle presents from the novel by Mary Roberts Rinehart, 'K – The Unknown,' starring Virginia Valli, with Percy Marmont. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-23 - 1925-02-25
Summary:

Today till Wednesday at 5.30 and 9.15, the best film that the Star has shown since 'Enemies of Women.' That's what folks are saying about 'K – The Unknown.' Also new songs by Miss Refa Miller.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-24 - 1925-02-24
Summary:

A letter and a telephone message hear witness to the excellent entertainment value of 'K – The Unknown' at the Star! The letter: Dear Mr. Ray, I feel that I must write to you to let you know how thoroughly we enjoyed 'K – The Unknown' at the Star Theatre yesterday evening! I…