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: 1924-04-21
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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-22
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, Paramount picture called 'To Please One Woman' is the attraction at the Star Theatre. The leading role is portrayed by Claire Windsor. While a Thursday, there will be a double programme from two dancers Miss Mura Shipoff and her brother and an excellent film…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-23
Summary:

Showing the Star Theatre tonight for the last time is the entertaining Paramount picture 'To Please One Woman,' in which Claire Windsor takes the leading role. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-23
Summary:

Tonight for the last time, Star Theatre is going to screen Paramount entertainment, entitled 'To Please One Woman,' featuring Clair [sic] Windsor.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-23
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-28
Summary:

Only a Shop Girl,' is the Star Theatre's new picture. It is starred by Estelle Taylor. Production and plot summary included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-28
Summary:

Star Theatre will be screening a melodrama entitled 'Only a Shop Girl' for the first time this evening.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-28
Summary:

Only a Shop Girl,' the new film which comes to the Star Theatre this evening as the feature attraction for the next few days, is a good old fashioned drama adapted from a stage success 25 years ago. 'Only a Shop Girl' is perfect in every detail. Specially good is the scene in the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-29
Summary:

Only a Shop Girl,' an exciting melodrama based on a notable stage success, is the draw of the Star Theatre today. Estelle Taylor plays the leading role.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-29
Summary:

Star Theatre will be screening a melodrama entitled 'Only a Shop Girl,' today. The film features Estelle Taylor.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-30
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-30
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-30
Summary:

Only a Shop Girl,' a good wholesome melodrama, based upon a stage success, it the Saturday feature attraction at the Star Theatre. This excellent picture, which will be shown for the last time this evening, includes not less than nine stars in its cast, chief among them being beautiful…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-05
Summary:

Paramount film 'To Have and to Hold' is to be shown at the Star Theatre this evening following its very successful run at the Coronet last week. The film starred Betty Compson and Bert Lytell, under the production of George Fitzmaurice. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-05
Summary:

Star Theatre will be screening a Paramount attraction 'To Have and to Hold,' this evening. The film is produced by George Fitzmaurice and stars Bert Lytell and Betty Compson. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-05
Summary:

To Have and to Hold,' the film of adventure and scenic display which was recently shown at the Coronet Theatre will be screened in the Star Theatre this evening. 'To Have and to Hold' has been described as one of the best pictures that has come to the East for a long time.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-06
Summary:

To Have and to Hold,' made by Paramount from the novel by Mary Johnstone [sic], is a picture currently showing at the Star Theatre. Bert Lytell and Betty Compson are the lead players. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-06
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-06
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-06
Summary:

Kowloon cinema-goers have their last opportunity this evening of seeing the great adventure film 'To Have and to Hold,' which has been drawing interested audiences to the Star Theatre during the past couple of days.