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: 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: 1924-09-05
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.

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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.