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: Stormswept'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-06
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Headline: Hong Kong Telegraph News 1924-09-06
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-06
Summary:

Tomorrow, World Theatre will be featuring 'Stormswept' featuring Wallace Beery and Noah Beery.

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Headline: World Theatre: 'Stormswept'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-08
Summary:

Stormswept,' Robert Thornby's new and novel drama of the sea, is now being shown at the World Theatre for today and tomorrow only. The film starred Beery brothers – Wallace and Noah. Other in the cast are Arline Pretty and Virginia Faire.

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Headline: Hong Kong Telegraph News 1924-09-08
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-08
Summary:

For today and tomorrow only, World Theatre will be screening Robert Thornby's new drama of the sea entitled 'Stormswept.'

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Headline: The World Theatre: 'Stormswept'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-08
Summary:

What greater treat could there be for devotees of motion pictures than a production featuring the two virile Beery boys – Wallace and Noah? It will be the feature attraction at the World Theatre today. It is called 'Stormswept.' With the Messrs. Beery great strain on one's…

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

A succession of nerve-tingling episodes, among the biggest of which is a hand-to-hand battle between two men on the top of a towering ship's mast, combine to develop 'Stormswept,' Robert Thornby's new and novel drama of the sea. It is being shown at the World Theatre for…

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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.