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: 1909-10-06
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – Your excellent editorial note of today regarding cinematograph pictures deserves more than passing consideration. Apart altogether from the question as to whether such pictures are intended to educate or amuse the public, there remains the fact that they can be made…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-17
Summary:

The preparation for the foundations of the big building which is to occupy the Queen's Road-Pedder Street corner (Old Post Office site) is proceeding apace. However, this building will not occupy all of the sites. One of the owners, the purchaser of the Queen's Road frontage, where the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-25
Summary:

Owing to the launch strike, the management of the Star Theatre in Kowloon was obliged to postpone the ceremony. It is noted that the new theatre carries on in Kowloon the history of the old Victoria Theatre, in Des Voeux Road, now demolished. The total cost of the building and ground was $110,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-01
Summary:

The opening ceremony took place at the Star Theatre, and some films were screened. A portrait of His Excellency the Governor was first thrown on the screen, followed by the several photographs of H. R. H. the Prince of Wales' visit to the Colony.

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-06
Summary:

The Wonder Man,' featuring Georges Carpentier, has attracted large houses to the Star Theatre. In addition, a drama entitled 'The Girl Who Stayed at Home' will be screened on Friday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-07
Summary:

For the benefit of Hongkong residents, the Star Theatre's booking office at the ferry pier, Hongkong side, will be opened this afternoon at 4:30 p.m. Hongkong patrons of this theatre get free ferry tickets for the return journey.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-10
Summary:

The Darlington Trio, who have had a successful season at the Lyric Theatre, Manila, are making their Hongkong debut at the Star Theatre. Besides, a sensational drama 'The girl who stayed at home' will be screened.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-13
Summary:

The Girl who stayed at Home' was screened at the Star Theatre last night. During the interval, the Darlington Trio gave a skillful exhibition of step dancing. Tonight, Paramount's 'String Beans' will also be given.

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-14
Summary:

It is stated that the Star Theatre's popularity is daily visible by the regular attendance. And, the refreshment saloon is a great addition to the convenience of the public, so that during hot season one can still enjoy the show. Special pictures are forthcoming.

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-16
Summary:

The Poppy Girl's Husband,' featuring William S. Hart, will be screened at the Star Theatre from today until the 19th. An attraction for Sunday is the engagement of little lady La Belle Cora in her novelty statuary and posing acts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-23
Summary:

The Way of a Man with a Maid,' a Lasky picture in which Bryant Washburn takes the leading role, is screened at the Star Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-30
Summary:

Secret Service' will be shown at the Star Theatre. Four stage favourites including Mdlle. Germane Hiliber, Mdlle. Lyson Dherlys, Mdlle. Yvonne Dernay and Mons. Majurel, will perform.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-04
Summary:

The Secret Service' was shown at the Star Theatre. Visitors' pleasure was further enhanced by the Marjurel Parisian Troupe and Mlle. Germaine Hillber. In addition, 'A Music Lesson,' with the troupe appear in a complete change, will be performed at the Star Theatre tonight.…

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-14
Summary:

The Career of Katherine Bush' will be screened at the Star Theatre from Friday to Monday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-02
Summary:

The Roaring Road,' in which Wallace Reid takes the leading role, was screened at the Coronet Theatre yesterday for the first time. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-04
Summary:

Douglas Fairbanks comes to the Star Theatre this evening in one of his latest super-productions, 'The Knickerbocker Buckaroo.'

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-08
Summary:

An artistic programme of classical dances was given by the Russian artistes, M. and Mme. Alixieff at the Star Theatre last night. It is stated that they drew crowded house nightly at the Lyric Theatre at Manila, and a second engagement was sought by the Empire Theatre. Besides, 'Boots,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-12
Summary:

The Law of Men' was screened for the first time at the Star Theatre last evening. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-16
Summary:

Miss Marguerite Clark appears at the Star Theatre this evening when she takes the principal role in an entertaining story.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-18