A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-10
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre has been giving a splendid programme over the weekend, including war pictures, a Sherlock Holmes episode and a magnificently produced Pathe drama 'A Queen's Love.' tonight's programme includes a new Wiffles picture and the 'Everyone His Own Destiny…

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Headline: A Great Film
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-11-08
Summary:

In 'The Light That Fails' produced as a Pathe Gold Rooster Play, and to be presented at the Victoria Theatre tomorrow, the cast includes Claude Fleming, Jose Collins and Lillian Tucker, and Robert Edeson. Claude Fleming made his first appearance in England with Sir. Elbert Beerbohm…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-12-22
Summary:

Mr. Blake, manager of the Victoria Theatre, states that 'Sunshine and Shadow' and other of the Baby Marie Osborne pictures have been record-breaking attractions at this house. He has arranged to present her latest Pathe feature 'Captain Kiddo' on Christmas day. Phil [sic]…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-07-02
Summary:

The Coronet has now on show a first-rate programme which should give satisfaction to the most fastidious of its patrons. This consists of a Pathe's Gazette, a Charlie Chaplain comedy, and the tit-bit of the evening – a drama on the problem of marriage, with Madame Petrova, the famous…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-28
Summary:

The construction of what, when completed, will be the largest cinema in the Colony, is being rapidly pushed ahead under the supervision of the contractor. Lee Kee, who at the same time is its owner. The 'Star' Cinema, as the new theatre has been named, is conveniently situated at the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-11
Summary:

On Empire Day (May 24th), Kowloon's new cinema, the Star Theatre, will be opened with a gala performance. The new enterprise is the work of Mr. Lee Yue-cheong, who has belonged the distinction of possessing one of the biggest and certainly the most attractive looking theatre building in the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-25 - 1922-05-29
Summary:

Daily performances at 5.30, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m. Matinees on Sundays at 6 p.m. Change of programme every Tuesday and Friday. Prices of admission: At 5.30 p.m., Dress Circle 60 cents, Stalls 40 cents (Children, Sailors and Soldiers half price); At 7.15 p.m., Dress Circle 50 cents (Children, Sailors…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-25
Summary:

Star' Theatre, Kowloon will be opening on next Thursday i.e. June 1st. Arrangements have been made for three performances a day with matinees on Sundays and programs will be changed on every Tuesday and Friday. Prices of admission have been graded to suit all classes. Tickets can also be…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-30 - 1922-06-03
Summary:

Thursday, June 1st to Friday, June 2nd at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Paramount's 'Jane Goes A' Wooing' featuring Vivian Martin, 'Welcome Little Stranger,' and Paramount Graphic. At 7.15 p.m., the serial picture, 'The Great Radium Mystery,' 1st & 2nd…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-01
Summary:

Kowloon's newly built Star Theatre had its first audience last evening. The guests were welcomed by the proprietor Mr. Lee Yue-cheong and the manager Mr. Gonzalez de Bernedo. Moreover, the new Theatre also screened two films, the principal one being 'Jane Goes A-Wooing' featuring…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-02
Summary:

Tomorrow night, Start Theatre will screen 'The Wonder Man,' featuring the famous boxer, Carpentier, in the principal role.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-03 - 1922-06-06
Summary:

Today to Tuesday, the super-production 'The Wonder Man,' starring Georges Carpentier will be shown. Jun 3 & 5 Remarks: Photo included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-05 - 1922-06-05
Summary:

5th and 6th June at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Georges Carpentier in 'The Wonder Man.' 5th June at 7.15, 'The Great Radium Mystery,' 1st & 2nd episodes. 6th Jane at 7.15, 'The Net.' Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both ways…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-06
Summary:

Star Theatre's booking office at the ferry pier, Hongkong side, will be opened tomorrow afternoon. Hongkong patrons of this Theatre get free ferry tickets for the return journey.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-07 - 1922-06-08
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15, 'A Game of Wits.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Net.' Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both ways. June 8 Remarks: Tomorrow at 5.30 & 9.15, 'The Girl Who Stayed at Home,' in 7 parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-09 - 1922-06-10
Summary:

From 9th to 12th June at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., 'The Girl Who Stayed at Home.' At 7.15 p.m. and matinee Saturday at 2.30, 'The Great Radium Mystery,' 3rd & 4th epis. Matinee at Sunday 6 p.m., 'The Man of Honour.' Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-10
Summary:

Star Theatre will host the 'Darlington's Trio,' a vaudeville troop, on Sunday. Also, commencing tomorrow is a seven-part Artcraft super-production 'The Girl Who Stayed at Home.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-13 - 1922-06-15
Summary:

13th-15th June, at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Charles Ray in the sentimental Paramount production, 'String Beans.' The Three Darlingtons in a complete change of programme. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Wonder Man.' Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-16 - 1922-06-19
Summary:

16th & 17th June, at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., William S. Hart in 'The Poppy Girl's Husband.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Great Radium Mystery,' 5th & 6th episodes. Sunday, 18th June 9.15 p.m., debut of La Belle Cora. Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-16
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen Thomas Ince's 'The Poppy Girl's Husband,' featuring William S. Hart. On Sunday, La Belle Cora will appear in a novel statuary and posing act, will be repeated on the three succeeding nights.