A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1903-04-25 - 1903-05-01
Summary:

Bioscope open at 8.30 p.m. Price details included. Ismaljee Thaverbhai is the Manager and Director.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1903-05-02 - 1903-05-09
Summary:

Bioscope open at 8.30 p.m. Price details included. Ismaljee Thaverbhai is the Manager and Director.

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Headline: Notice
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-08-09 - 1911-08-19
Summary:

Selling a number of automatic printing machines, 3 cinematograph automatic machines, and 18 automatic postcard machines. The auction will be at Hughes and Hough's sales rooms, No. 8, Des Voeux Road, Corner of Ice House Street.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-10-07
Summary:

Powder Puffs' held the attention of a somewhat scanty audience at the City Hall last night. Today, Kowloon people will have their opportunity at the Star Theatre to forget the worries of the week. Performers included Bert Hamil, Suzanne Verney, Edouard de Kurylo and Muriel White.

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-10 - 1923-01-20
Summary:

Commencing January 15th, daily at 5.30 and 9 p.m., 'Foolish Wives' featuring Erich von Stroheim and Miss DuPont, presented by Carl Laemmle, a Universal super production. Admission: at 5.30 p.m., $1.50 and 80 cents, at 9 p.m., $2.00 and $1.00. Book your seats now. January 10 & 17…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-15
Summary:

Universal's million dollar production, 'Foolish Wives,' the creation of Erich von Stroheim, will appear at the theatre tonight. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-15
Summary:

The Powder Puffs scored another success at the Star Theatre on Saturday when they were given an enthusiastic reception by a big house. Miss Dorothy Drew and Mr. E. de Kurylo performed.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-16
Summary:

Foolish Wives,' Universal's costly photodrama, was opened last night at the Star Theatre for seven days' run. Directed by Erich von Stroheim. The film company admits spending $421000 alone for the elaborate sets built in California.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-18
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-03 - 1923-02-03
Summary:

Thursday 8th, Friday 9th and Saturday 10th, February, Kaai's Royal Hawaiian Troubadours by special arrangement with Bandman's Eastern Circuit Limited.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-02 - 1923-03-02
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Saturday, Douglas Fairbanks in When the Clouds Roll By, Larry Semon Comedy and Topical Budget. The Star: Tonight only, Billie Burke in The Misleading Widow and Larry Semon Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-03 - 1923-03-03
Summary:

The Coronet: Today, Douglas Fairbanks in When the Clouds Roll By, Larry Semon Comedy and Topical Budget. The Star: Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Sunday at 6 and 9.15, Harold Lloyd in Never Weaken and H. B. Warner in Dice of Destiny.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-05
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre in Nathan Road has been closed down and Hongkong Amusements Ltd., who own it, has acquired control of the Star Theatre. The reason given for the closing down of the Kowloon Theatre is that the European population across the harbour is not big enough yet to support two kinemas.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-05 - 1923-03-07
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Leah Baird in 'When the Devil Drives.' The Star: Tonight till Wednesday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Maurice Tourneur's Victory. Coming, Dr. Jeykll and Mr. Hyde.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-08 - 1923-03-08
Summary:

The Coronet: Today, Mary Pickford in 'Through the Back Door.' The Star: Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Madge Kennedy in Baby Mine.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-09 - 1923-03-10
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight, The Notorious Mrs. Sands. The Star: Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Madge Kennedy in Baby Mine.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-12 - 1923-03-12
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Wednesday, John Barrymore in 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.' Wednesday, matinee, Baby Mine. The Star: Tonight only, Bryant Washburn in 'Why Smith Left Home.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-13 - 1923-03-14
Summary:

The Coronet: Today and Wednesday, 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.' Wednesday, matinee, Baby Mine. The Star: Tuesday and Wednesday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Charles Ray in Bill Henry.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-15
Summary:

The Cinema Murder' which the management of the Star Theatre in Kowloon is presenting to the patrons today is a screen version of a well-known novel by E. Phillips Oppenheim. The film starred Marion Davies and Nigel Barrie. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-15 - 1923-03-16
Summary:

The Coronet: George Arliss in The Ruling Passion and Topical Budget. The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Marion Davies in The Cinema Murder in 6 reels.