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: 1923-01-25
Summary:

The Counterfeit,' a Paramount special starring Elsie Ferguson, comes to the Star Theatre this evening. It is noted that Elsie Ferguson previously appeared in 'Avalanche,' 'His Parisian Wife' and other special productions.

102
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-27
Summary:

The Counterfeit,' a Paramount special starring Elsie Ferguson, is now showing at the Star Theatre. Besides, 'An Innocent Adventuress,' in which Vivian Martin takes the principal role, will be screened at the theatre from Sunday till Tuesday.

103
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-31
Summary:

The Teeth of the Tiger,' written by Maurice Leblanc, comes to the Star Theatre this evening in film form for a run of four days.

104
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-01
Summary:

The Manager of Messrs Liggett and Myers was summoned before Mr. R. E. Lindsell at the Magistracy yesterday for exhibiting a poster on Government property without a permit. Mr. E. H. Ray [sic], of the Coronet Theatre, appeared on two summonses of the same nature. He was fined $1 on each summons.…

105
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-03
Summary:

The management of the Star Theatre has been fortunate in coming to an arrangement with the Hawaiian Troubadours for the latter appearance at this Theatre on their return from Macao.

106
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-03
Summary:

Arsene Lupin will be seen for the last time at the Star Theatre today. The programme for tomorrow has 'The Inner Voice' as the attraction.

107
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-06
Summary:

The Inner Voice' has given pleasure to many people at the Star Theatre. Film plot included.

108
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-08
Summary:

Kaai's Royal Hawaiian Troubadours, who played last week at the theatre Royal, have been specially engaged by the management of the Star Theatre for a run of three days starting from today.

109
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-09
Summary:

An excellent programme was given at the Star Theatre last evening by the Royal Hawaiian Troubadours. There will be another performance tonight at the theatre.

110
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-10
Summary:

Kaai's Royal Hawaiian Troubadours made their second appearance at the Star Theatre last night. They are appearing at the theatre again tonight.

111
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-10
Summary:

Oh You Women!,' a photoplay presented by Adolph Zukor, is to be screened at the Star Theatre tomorrow. Supporting Ernest Truex in the leading parts were Louise Huff, Anita Loos and John Emerson. Film synopsis included.

112
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-14
Summary:

Stepping Out' will be screened at the Star Theatre as a special attraction for the Chinese New Year holidays. Film plot included.

113
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-20
Summary:

Below the Surface' is the current attraction at the Star Theatre. Film plot included.

114
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-22
Summary:

Professor Eruch, a member of the British Magical Society, will bring a performance at the Star Theatre soon. In particular, the great Kyo mystery and 'The Prisoner of Zenda,' which have created a deep sensation wherever they have been presented, are amongst the other illusions which…

115
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-25
Summary:

There was a large crowd at the Star Theatre to see the result of the acceptance of the challenge issued by Professor Eruch. The substance of challenge was, it will be remembered that the Professor backed himself for $1,000 to anyone who could hold him in handcuffs and leg-irons. Details of the…

116
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-05
Summary:

Up to end of February, the peninsula could boast of two picture shows for Europeans; but there is now only one because the Kowloon Theatre in Nathan Road has been closed down, and Hongkong Amusements, Ltd., who owns it, has acquired control of the Star Theatre. The reason given for the closing…

117
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-08
Summary:

Baby Mine,' a Goldwyn comedy in which Madge Kennedy takes the leading role, is the chief attraction at the Star Theatre starting from today. It is something of a coincidence that a Mack Sennett comedy included in the same programme should be entitled 'It's a Boy.' Film plot…

118
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-10
Summary:

Why Smith Left Home,' in which Bryant Washburn takes the principal role, will be shown at the Star Theatre tomorrow and on Monday. Film synopsis included.

119
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-15
Summary:

The Cinema Murder,' with Marion Davies as the leading role, will be screened at the Star Theatre today. It is noted that Marion Davies was formerly a member of the famous Ziegfeld Follies.

120
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-17
Summary:

Formerly a member of the famous Ziegfeld Follies, Marion Davies further enhances her reputation as an extraordinarily capable film artist in 'The Cinema Murder,' which is to be shown for the last time at the Star Theatre today. The next attraction will be 'Black is White'…