A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Kowloon's Theatre: More Variety at the Star
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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Headline: The China Mail News 1924-04-23
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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Headline: To Have and to Hold': Final Screening This Evening
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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Headline: A Full House': New 'Star' Feature
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-09
Summary:

In 'A Full House,' the Paramount feature which will be screened at the Star Theatre tonight and tomorrow night, Bryant Washburn, the well-known light comedian, takes the leading part. Film plot included.

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Headline: Star Theatre: 'A Full House'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-10
Summary:

Local cinema-goers are reminded of the final show of the Paramount picture, 'A Full House' at Star Theatre today, which is starred by Lois Wilson and Bryant Washburn. Directed by James Cruze.

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Headline: The Shock': Pictures Thrilling Story - Capable Cast and Careful Direction
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-04
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-04 - 1924-10-11
Summary:

Commencing Wednesday, 8th October, Lon Chaney and Virginia Valli in 'The Shock,' a Univeral Jewel picture, directed by Lambert Hillyer. October 4 Remarks: Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-06 - 1924-10-10
Summary:

All shows today and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Max Linder in 'The Little Café.' Usual prices. Commencing Wednesday next, Lon Chaney and Virginia Valli in 'The Shock,' a Universal-Jewel picture. October 10 Remarks: Today till Monday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m.,…

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Headline: World Theatre: 'The Shock'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-07
Summary:

Lon Chaney, in a Universal Jewel super-production that comes to a climax when a reproduction of the earthquake of 1906 shakes San Franciso into kindling for the great fire, will be the offering at the World Theatre, entitled as 'The Shock.' The film also starred by Virginia Valli, the…

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Headline: World Theatre: The Shock
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-09
Summary:

The Shock' is showing at the World Theatre. The picture is starred by Lon Chaney and Virginia Valli. Production details mentioned.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-11 - 1924-10-14
Summary:

Last performances today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lon Chaney and Virginia Valli in 'The Shock.' Today at 2.30 and 7.15, Collette Brettel in 'The Wolf of Tibet,' with a superb supporting cast of foreign and Chinese actors. October 14 Remarks: Commencing tomorrow, Charlie Chaplin…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-15 - 1924-10-18
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin in 'Tillie's Punctured Romance.' Also Kiangsu-Chekiang War News, Wednesday 15th to Saturday 18th October at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Today and tomorrow at 2.30 and 7.15, Lon Chaney and Virginia Valli in 'The Shock.' October 18 Remarks: Commencing tomorrow, Jack…