A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Star' Topics
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-15
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-08
Summary:

On with the Dance,' directed by George Fitzmaurice, will be shown at the Star Theatre for a run of four days commencing this Friday. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-08
Summary:

Star Theatre will be screening George Fitzmaurice's 'On With the Dance' for four days commencing this Friday. Film synopsis included. The management of the Star Theatre advises that this film will be shown also at the matinee on Sunday, and draw the attention of residents to the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-10
Summary:

On with the Dance' is now screening at the Star Theatre as a four-day holiday exhibit. Early bookings are advised.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-10
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen George Fitzmaurice's production 'On With the Dance' this evening. It is advertised as the greatest film of the season.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-23
Summary:

Star Theatre will be screening 'Peg O' My Heart' for today only. The film play features Laurette Taylor. Thomas Meighan's 'The City of Silent Men' is scheduled to follow.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-24
Summary:

The City of Silent Men,' starring Thomas Meighan, is a first-class picture. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-24
Summary:

Thomas Meighan is probably one of the most popular male stars in the pictures today, and the announcement of his appearance at the Star in a new feature, 'The City of Silent Men,' will no doubt prove a fine attraction. Film synopsis included. The main attraction is, of course, Thoman…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-25
Summary:

The City of Silent Men,' the Thomas Meighan feature is now at the Star. The balance of the cast is fully in keeping with the star. The presentation is indeed one of the best that has been brought to Kowloon. There should by this time be no doubt about the quality of films that are presented…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-26
Summary:

The City of Silent Men,' the Paramount feature, with Thomas Meigham [sic], now at the Star, is said to be one of the best films shown there for a long time. Beginning Sunday, Dorothy Dalton in 'Guilty of Love,' another Paramount is the picture. A special 2.30 matinee today offers…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-29
Summary:

All the keen sense for colourful effects and knowledge of what constitutes the really thrilling and dramatic which George Fitzmaurice displayed in 'On With the Dance' and 'The Right to Love,' is said to be contained in redoubled measure in his latest production, 'Idols…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-22
Summary:

Riders Up' is the new picture showing at the Star Theatre this evening. It comes from Universal studios and the cast included Creighton Hale, George Cooper, Robert Brower, Kate Price and Ethel Shannon. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-22
Summary:

Star Theatre will be screening 'Riders Up,' this evening. The story is adapted from Gerald Beaumont's famous racing yearn. It comes from the Universal Studio and the cast includes Creighton Hale, George Cooper, Robert Brower, Kate Price and Ethel Shannon.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-22
Summary:

Universal's latest picture, 'Riders Up,' to be shown at the Star Theatre commencing this evening, was adopted from the Red Book Magazine story, 'When Johnny Comes Marching Home,' by Gerald Beaumont. It is a story of race track life and the hero of a 'tout.'…

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

Riders Up,' the Universal film showing in the Star Theatre, represents an excellent Saturday picture. The leading player was Creighton Hale.

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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: 1924-08-23
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-23
Summary:

Blending both humour and pathos, 'Riders Up,' the Universal film showing at the Star Theatre this evening, represents an excellent Saturday picture. Adapted from a popular racing yarn, the story is one that is bound to please, while the leading player is Creighton Hale. 'Riders Up…

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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.