A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-27
Summary:

H. B. Warner displays his engaging versatility to a decided advantage in 'Uncharted Channels' which heads the current programme at the Star Theatre. Mr. Warner is supported by Kathryn Adams. Film plot included. A Topical Budget containing pictures of Tutankhamen's tomb is another…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-26
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-01
Summary:

Not to be outdone by the other cinema houses which are showing big films this week, the Star Theatre, catering specially for Kowloon residents, offers a very big picture this evening. 'The Conquering Power' is its name, and when the fact has been told that it was made by the same…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-03
Summary:

Miss Mura Shipoff and her brother Koka Shipoff will make their final appearance and the excellent movie play 'The Conquering Power' will be screened for the last time at Star Theatre. The movie was made by the same producer as the one who made the famous 'Four Horsemen of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-03
Summary:

Kowloon residents who have not seen this week's notable Star Theatre programme are reminded that they have their last opportunity tonight when Miss Mura Shipoff and her brother Koka Shipoff will make their final appearance and the movie play 'The Conquering Power' will be screened…

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Headline: Cinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-22
Summary:

The Virginian' is to be screened at the Queen's Theatre. 'Something to Think About,' directed by Cecil B. DeMille, starred by Elliott Dexter, will be screened at the Star. Film plot included. 'Kindred of the Dust' opened at Coronet Theatre today. The film starred…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-22
Summary:

From today till Saturday, Star Theatre will be showing Cecil B. de Mille's 'Something to Think About' featuring Gloria Swanson. The film has a simple touching theme on humanity and is cleverly assembled.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-22
Summary:

With the names of Cecil B. de Mille and Gloria Swanson – household words in the cinema world – stamped on the picture, Kowloon theatre-goers will consider themselves fortunate as 'Something to Think About' is to be put on for three days at the Star Theatre from today. Gloria's…

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Headline: Cinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-23
Summary:

The Virginians' is to be screened at the Queen's Theatre. Film plot included. 'Something To Think About,' directed by Cecil B. de Mille, was put on at the Star Theatre last night. Gloria Swanson gives a clever performance. 'Kindred of the Dust,' showing at the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-23
Summary:

Gloria Swanson is the star featured in 'Something to Think About' for the rest of the week at the Star Theatre, Kowloon.

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Headline: Cinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-24
Summary:

The Virginian' [sic], the Preferred Picture production, will be on at the Queen's Theatre till Monday. 'Something to Think About,' starred by Gloria Swanson, will be on for the last time at the Star tonight. 'Kindred of the Dust' will be screened at the Coronet for…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-24
Summary:

Some people have expressed a mild dislike to pictures of America's Wild West. This, however, should be no reason for staying away from the screening of 'The Virginian,' which is running at the Queen's Theatre till Monday. Rolling pastures served only as the background, with…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-10
Summary:

The Walk-Offs' is the new film showing in the Star Theatre. May Allison played the leading role. Film plot included.

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Headline: The Walk-Offs'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-10
Summary:

Star Theatre will be screening 'The Walk-Offs' featuring May Allison. The picture has been adopted from the famous Broadway stage success. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-11
Summary:

Before extolling the merits of 'The Walk-Offs,' the feature picture now showing at the Star Theatre, it might perhaps be as well to explain what the title means. A 'walk-off' is the name applied to a brainless society parasite, a penniless person who sponges the means of his…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-12
Summary:

The Walk-Offs,' the screen classic film version of the Broadway stage success is the feature attracting at the Star Theatre today, with May Allison in the leading role. The play was originally produced on Broadway by Oliver Morosco and is by the same authors who wrote 'Lombardi Ltd.,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-29
Summary:

Miriam Cooper is the star in 'Kindred of the Dust,' the feature attraction at the Star Theatre today and tomorrow. The remarkable film 'Around the World in a Ford' will be shown in the Star Theatre for a three days' run. When Captain Wanderwell and his sister, Miss Aloha…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-30
Summary:

Miriam Cooper who scored such a marked success in 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Intolerance' and other big pictures, is the leading woman in 'Kindred of the Dust,' a First National picture showing at the Star Theatre. Raoul A. Walsh is the director and also starring…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-30
Summary:

This evening, Star Theatre will be showing a First National picture 'Kindred of the Dust' featuring Miriam Cooper who is famous for her performances in 'The Birth of a Nation' and 'Intolerance.' Raoul A. Walsh produced the film from the well-known novel of the same…