A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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541
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-05
Summary:

There was another splendid house at the Star Theatre last night to welcome 'Our Cabaret.' The show is a live one, light and bright, with much to amuse and to interest. The members of the Company are versatile. Miss Madge Carter was a big success, as was also the comedian, Frank Milne,…

542
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-06
Summary:

Our Cabaret' is attracting big audiences to the Star Theatre, Kowloon, nightly. Last night, a particularly enjoyable programme was exceptionally well rendered. The Company is at the Star again tonight.

543
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-08
Summary:

Our Cabaret' gave a farewell performance at the Star Theatre last night before another large audience. Many Kowloonites who had not previously seen this clever company took advantage of their last opportunity. Many will look forward to an early return to Hongkong.

544
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-11
Summary:

In 'The Silent Command,' the William Fox spectacular melodrama which starts today at the Star Theatre, the Atlantic Fleet is shown during a visit to the Panama Canal. Several important scenes of the story were taken while the fleet was under way and also at anchor at the Coco Sola…

545
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-16
Summary:

The Ridin' Kid from Powder River,' Universal-Hoot Gibson production, which was given its first showing in the Star Theatre last night, is a motion picture story that excites interest from the beginning and maintains it quite ably. Hoot is supported by a fine cast including Gladys…

546
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-07-23
Summary:

Back to normal' is the slogan these days of the Coronet and Star. That this is, if anything, an understatement will be readily admitted by all who visit these two cinemas in the next few days. 'Hollywood,' the big picture at the Coronet is a film that has drawn audiences wherever…

547
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-08-28
Summary:

It needs courage in these warm days to stage anything which requires effort in the execution and some measure of concentration on the part of the audience but the venture of the Hongkong Amusements Limited in booking the Broadcasters for a three-night season at the Star Theatre. This little…

548
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-09-28
Summary:

Owing to the failure in the electric light at the Star Theatre on Saturday evening, the 9.15 performance could not take place and the audience received back their ticket money.

549
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-10-14
Summary:

Mr. Tod Sanborn, spoken of as the World's greatest Xylophonist will appear at the Star Theatre. He manipulates the xylophone with an ease and grace that is admirable and whether it be in classical selections or syncopated jazz, his work is always that of a great artist. He has selected from…

550
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-10-15
Summary:

Patrons of the Star Theatre are promised a treat for tonight, for in addition to 'Smouldering Fires,' with Pauline Frederick in the leading role, Tod Sanbord, the famous xylophonist will appear in syncopated jazz.

551
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-10-16
Summary:

Kowloon audiences are notably quick to appreciate any divergence from the usual in their amusement programmes. Mr. Tod Sanborn was billed to perform. He is a musician whose medium is that difficult, i.e., xylophone. Last night's programme included the Sextette from Lucia de Lammermoor.…

552
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-10-17
Summary:

Mr. Tod Sanborn, with his xylophone, delighted another appreciative audience at the Star Theatre last night. Smouldering Fires, with Pauline Frederick in the leading role, together with a comedy and the usual Gazette, completed one of the best programmes seen at the Star.

553
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-11-09
Summary:

The Italian company performed on Saturday at the Star Theatre, producing Il Trovatore as an opening to the peninsular season. Yesterday afternoon, the company presented Cavalleria Rusticana and Il Pagliacci while at the night performance, they gave an interpretation of Mignon. There was a large…

554
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-11-10
Summary:

There is a great contrast between Puccini's Boheme and his La Tosca, which was the opera selected for presentation at the Star Theatre last night. With such artists as Signorina Lyda Betti, Signor Franco Izal and Signor E. Cunego in the leading roles, the work did not suffer. In the minor…

555
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-11-12
Summary:

The Italian Opera Company scored another great success at the Star Theatre last night when they presented 'Madame Butterfly.' This is the second occasion on which this favourite opera has been presented by the Company during its present season and last night's show was every bit…

556
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-11-13
Summary:

Another famous opera of Puccini's La Boheme was given to an appreciative audience at the Star Theatre last night. The plot of the opera included. The splendid rendering was given by Signorina Aurelia Lauro.

557
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-11-16
Summary:

The Italian Opera Company gave their last performance at the Star Theatre on Saturday night when they delighted a splendid audience with the ever-popular 'Carmen.' The Company has gone to Macao for a short season. The Company intends to give three more shows in the Theatre Royal.