A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-09
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-12
Summary:

Tonight, a big attraction is the lively comedy star, Gladys Walton, in a film 'Crossed Wires.' A booking sure to be received with acclamation is that for the weekend when Douglas Maclean, who made a reputation with his first film, will be shown in 'One a Minute.' Mr. Maclean…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-13
Summary:

Star Theatre will be staging a Kowloon Dock A. D. C. production entitled 'Rajah of Rajahpore' which made a good impression when putting on locally some time ago. The picture offering tomorrow night is a comedy entitled 'One a Minute' featuring Douglas MacLean.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-14
Summary:

Tonight at 5:30, the Kowloon Dock A. D. C. will present their musical comedy entitled 'The Rajah of Rajahpore' at the Star Theatre. It was a big success when presented 'at home.' The picture will be repeated on Saturday at 9:15. The film tonight is Douglas MacLean's…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-14
Summary:

Such was the success of the Kowloon Dock's production of the 'Rajah of Rajahpore' recently, that in response to popular demand, they will give the general public an opportunity of seeing them at the Star. The picture programme for the later show tonight is Douglas Maclean is his…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-15
Summary:

The familiar slogan, 'It pays to advertise,' has never been more humorously demonstrated on the screen than in 'One a Minute,' Douglas MacLean's latest Paramount starring vehicle, now at the Star. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-16
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-01
Summary:

The Call of Youth,' a British film is being shown at the Star Theatre. It was written by Henry Arthur Jones, with a complete cast headed by Ben Webster, Mary Glynn [sic] and Malcolm Cherry. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-01
Summary:

In conjunction with the programme offered by Peter the Great, the world's champion strong man, 'The Call of Youth' was entirely made in England and all the actors are well-known London stage figures. Quite apart from its pictorial appeal, however, the picture has several other…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-02
Summary:

Star Theatre is offering the last opportunity of the film screening of 'The Call of Youth.' Tomorrow night in the Star Theatre, the Hongkong Philharmonic Society's chorus and orchestra will give their grand concert and judging from the fine success in the Theatre Royal recently,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-02
Summary:

Tonight, Kowloon folk have their last opportunity of seeing Peter the Great, world's champion strong man. Star Theatre will be screening 'The Call of Youth' for the last time tonight. The film is written by one of Britain's leading authors and acted by well-known London stage…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-02
Summary:

Some of the choicest beauty spots in all Devonshire are filmed in the romance showing at the Star Theatre in conjunction with Peter the Great, world's champion strong man. 'The Call of Youth' was entirely made in England, the story having been written by one of the country's…

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

Star Theatre will be screening a Paramount picture 'A Full House,' tomorrow night. The film features Bryant Washburn. Film synopsis included.

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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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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-10
Summary:

Today, Star Theatre will be screening 'A Full House' starring Lois Wilson and Bryant Washburn.