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: 1923-10-09
Summary:

Charles Ray's latest success 'A Tailor-Made Man' is to be shown at the Star tonight. Ray's name is well enough known to be an assurance of a first-class picture, and in his present production, he has a rather more attractive part than ever before. An excellent comedy and a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-30
Summary:

Captain Fly-by-Night' shows at the Star tonight. Johnie Walker is a newcomer to film fame, but proves that his exalted position as a star is not undeserved. There are some diverting comedy films to round out the programme.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-01
Summary:

Cinema patrons have nothing to grumble at the fare recently, and now, provided for them, particularly at the Coronet and Star Theatres. At the former, we have Douglas Fairbanks probably the most popular of all male screen artists. At the Star, we have Rudolph Valentino who is rapidly coming to…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-02
Summary:

The popularity of the film and 'super-production' like Douglas Fairbanks latest 'The Thief of Bagdad,' has an impact in London for building more supercinemas. In the last two years the New Tivoli and the Shepherd's Bush Pavilion, both magnificent, have been opened. In…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-03
Summary:

The Reckless Age,' is showing today at the Star Theatre, is starred by Reginald Denney [sic]. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-03
Summary:

The story which shows Reginald Denny as the employee of an Insurance Company, smashing up a newspaper office, and in the end marrying the girl he is supposed to see married to another, is the basis of 'The Reckless Age,' which the Star Theatre is showing. The thing goes from…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-07-23
Summary:

Back to normal' is the slogan these days of the Coronet and Star. That this is, if anything, an understatement will be readily admitted by all who visit these two cinemas in the next few days. 'Hollywood,' the big picture at the Coronet is a film that has drawn audiences wherever…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-10-16
Summary:

Kowloon audiences are notably quick to appreciate any divergence from the usual in their amusement programmes. Mr. Tod Sanborn was billed to perform. He is a musician whose medium is that difficult, i.e., xylophone. Last night's programme included the Sextette from Lucia de Lammermoor.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-10-17
Summary:

Douglas Fairbank's wonder film: 'The Thief of Bagdad' is sure to draw crowded houses at the Queen's Theatre. Mr. Tod Sanborn a xylophonist will perform at the Star Theatre. Pauline Frederick, in 'Smouldering Fires' and a film of American stage turns, completed a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-10-17
Summary:

Mr. Tod Sanborn, with his xylophone, delighted another appreciative audience at the Star Theatre last night. Smouldering Fires, with Pauline Frederick in the leading role, together with a comedy and the usual Gazette, completed one of the best programmes seen at the Star.