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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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: 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.