A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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501
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-28 - 1923-02-28
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Saturday, Douglas Fairbanks in When the Clouds Roll By, Larry Semon Comedy and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight only, The Cinderella Man and Haunted Spooks.

502
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-01 - 1923-03-01
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Saturday, Douglas Fairbanks in When the Clouds Roll By, Larry Semon Comedy and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Available for club or private dances. For vacant dates apply to H. W. Ray, the Coronet.

503
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.…

504
Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-14 - 1923-03-14
Summary:

Tonight, the American Jazz Band of S. S. 'Nanking' will provide the music at a special dance (tickets $1.50).

505
Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-19 - 1923-03-20
Summary:

Tuesday, March 20th, at 9 p.m., a dance with music by the Empress of Canada Band, the old welcome.

506
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-21 - 1932-03-22
Summary:

Thursday, March 22nd, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., dance music extraordinary by the jazz band of President Maison, including the Crackerjack Banjist, Eddy Simpkins of San Francisco. Several special numbers (including an interesting marriage.)

507
Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-21 - 1923-03-21
Summary:

See page 5 for special announcement.

508
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-22
Summary:

Kowloon folk are being offered a very special attraction at the Kowloon Theatre tonight with jazz band of the 'President Madison' perform.

509
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-13
Summary:

Robert W. Chambers will soon be an equally strong draw for cinema-goers, if the high standard set the 'The Fighting Chance' is any criterion. The Paramount picture will be screened at the Star Theatre. Other stars included Anna Q Nilsson and Conrad Nagel.

510
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-22
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, Paramount picture called 'To Please One Woman' is the attraction at the Star Theatre. The leading role is portrayed by Claire Windsor. While a Thursday, there will be a double programme from two dancers Miss Mura Shipoff and her brother and an excellent film…

511
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-23
Summary:

Showing the Star Theatre tonight for the last time is the entertaining Paramount picture 'To Please One Woman,' in which Claire Windsor takes the leading role. Film plot included.

512
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-02
Summary:

A City Sparrow,' the new Paramount film which portrays Ethel Clayton as an Apache dancer will be screened in the Star Theatre for the last time this evening.

513
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-02
Summary:

Ethel Clayton appears in the novel role of an Apache dancer in her new Paramount picture, 'A City Sparrow,' which will be shown at the Star Theatre this evening. This marks a distinct departure of Miss Clayton, who has been appearing recently in stories of married life, notably, '…

514
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.

515
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-09
Summary:

In 'A Full House,' the Paramount feature which will be screened at the Star Theatre tonight and tomorrow night, Bryant Washburn, the well-known light comedian, takes the leading part. Film plot included.

516
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-10
Summary:

Local cinema-goers are reminded of the final show of the Paramount picture, 'A Full House' at Star Theatre today, which is starred by Lois Wilson and Bryant Washburn. Directed by James Cruze.

517
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-11
Summary:

Wallace Reid, appears as a prize fighting champion in 'The World's Champion' at the Star Theatre today. This is a Paramount film.

518
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-12
Summary:

Kowloon cinema patrons have been loud in their praises of 'The World Champion,' the current Star Theatre attraction in which Paramount picture feature Wallace Reid as the screen hero.

519
Headline: Kowloon
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-18 - 1924-10-18
Summary:

Tonight and following evenings, Messrs Churchill and Tait Present in The Oriental Shows, under the personal direction of Mr. Hy. Schramm. An avalanche of attractions and amusements, hitherto unattempted in the entire East. Open daily at 4 p.m. Admission to ground, 10 cents.

520
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-21
Summary:

Ladies Must Live,' a Paramount picture showing at the Star Theatre as the feature attraction for today and tomorrow. The cast included Betty Compson and Robert Ellis. The setting having been planned by George Loane Tucker, who is famous as the producer of 'The Miracle Man.'