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: 1923-04-12
Summary:

That the record price paid for the screen rights of 'Cousin Kate,' the famous Frohman play, was justified, nobody who sees the film version of it which is being shown at the Star Theatre, from tonight till Saturday night will dispute. The principal role is taken by Alice Joyce, the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-04-12
Summary:

On the speaking stage 'Cousin Kate,' a film version of which constitutes the main attraction at the Star Theatre, was a comedy drama in four acts, which enjoyed two long and highly successful seasons – when first produced by Charles Frohman with Ethel Barrymore. Transferred to the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-12
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen the film version of 'Cousin Kate' starring Alice Joyce. The feature is a comedy drama in four acts which enjoyed two long and highly successful seasons when first produced by Charles Frohman in New York and later when it was revived several years later…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-13
Summary:

Cousin Kate,' in which Alice Joyce from the Vitagraph takes the title role, is being shown at the Star Theatre this week. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-04-13
Summary:

Alice Joyce, the beautiful young Vitagraph star in the title role of 'Cousin Kate,' a film version of which is being shown at the Star Theatre, Kowloon this week. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-03
Summary:

Today, Star Theatre will be screening 'Trouble' featuring Jackie Coogan who became famous in 'The Kid' with Chaplin. Little Jackie is the big man of the picture.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-03
Summary:

Following up the run of big pictures recently shown at the Star, comes the announcement of the booking of Jackie Coogan in 'Trouble.' This picture will be shown today only. Little Master Coogan always pleases, and in the present film, he is considered to be at his best.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-18
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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-20
Summary:

Today Jack Hoxie and Jackie Coogan appear in a double bill, the latter in 'Trouble.' Lon Chaney in 'Treasure Island' will be shown. Reginald Denny takes the centre in 'Sporting Youth' for Thursday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-20
Summary:

This evening's programme at the Star Theatre is a little out of the ordinary. It includes two films of superlative merit in which appear Jack Hoxie and Jackie Coogan. Hoxie is deemed the most daring horseman known for a long time, and in 'The Phantom Horseman,' Hoxie does some…