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: 1924-09-02
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: 1925-02-05
Summary:

Hongkong folk who have read Francis [sic] Hodgson Burnett's story, 'Editha's Burglar,' will be delighted to know that the film version, entitled 'The Family Secret,' is to be screened at the Star Theatre. The story is given an entirely new charm by Baby Peggy. Those…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-06
Summary:

Admirers of the infant phenomenon of the screen, Baby Peggy Montgomery, to give her the full name under which she figures in the cast of her latest picture, 'The Family Secret,' will not be disappointed by a visit to the Star Theatre. Certainly, the little mite has never been seen to…

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

Seated among the large crowd at the Star Theatre last night, which was kept in a perfect bubble of merriment at the antics of Baby Peggy, the conclusion has come to that the choice of the title of the picture, 'The Family Secret,' was a rather queer one. Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-10-15
Summary:

Patrons of the Star Theatre are promised a treat for tonight, for in addition to 'Smouldering Fires,' with Pauline Frederick in the leading role, Tod Sanbord, the famous xylophonist will appear in syncopated jazz.

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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.