A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-07
Summary:

Today, Star Theatre is going to screen 'Love Insurance,' a Paramount picture featuring Bryant Washburn. The film promises to exhibit best costume designing. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-08
Summary:

On with the Dance,' directed by George Fitzmaurice, will be shown at the Star Theatre for a run of four days commencing this Friday. Film plot included.

103
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-08
Summary:

Star Theatre will be screening George Fitzmaurice's 'On With the Dance' for four days commencing this Friday. Film synopsis included. The management of the Star Theatre advises that this film will be shown also at the matinee on Sunday, and draw the attention of residents to the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-10
Summary:

On with the Dance' is now screening at the Star Theatre as a four-day holiday exhibit. Early bookings are advised.

105
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-10
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen George Fitzmaurice's production 'On With the Dance' this evening. It is advertised as the greatest film of the season.

106
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-15
Summary:

The Third Kiss' is the current attraction at the Star Theatre. Meanwhile, Bryant Washburn's 'A Very Good Young Man' is again being featured.

107
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-17
Summary:

The Avalanche,' an Artcraft photoplay in which Elsie Ferguson takes the principal role, will be screened at the Star Theatre today. It is noted that Miss Ferguson is supported by Lumsden Hare. Film plot included.

108
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-17
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen an Artcraft photoplay 'The Avalanche' featuring Elsie Ferguson who exhibits some expensive costumes in the photoplay and the supporting cast includes Lumsden Hare. Miss Ferguson plays three parts in the photoplay and each one of them is rich and…

109
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-18
Summary:

Star Theatre is screening 'The Avalanche' featuring Elsie Ferguson. The film got a large audience last night when it was shown for the first time.

110
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-22
Summary:

Bonds that Chafe,' a General Film Company's biographical feature, is showing at the Star Theatre. It is believed that Tora Teya [sic] possesses an actress of unusual personal charm and great gifts as a light comedienne. Film plot included.

111
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-22
Summary:

General Film Company's biographical feature 'Bonds that Chafe' is going to show at the Star Theatre. The films with which the Swedish Biograph has established so high a reputation for artistic production have been so much on the sombre side that a light comedy from that studio has…

112
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-24
Summary:

Love [sic] in Pawn' is recently the attraction at the Star Theatre, and it is being shown up till Monday. Film plot included.

113
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-25
Summary:

Love in Pawn,' a Paramount production, starring Marguerite Clark, comes to the Star Theatre this evening in the special attraction. It turned out by no less famous a director than Adolphe [sic] Zukor. Film plot included.

114
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-28
Summary:

Chains' will be the current attraction at the Star Theatre. What a George Eliot novel is in literature the latest Swedish Biograph production to be shown at the Star Theatre this evening is among photoplays. Film plot included.

115
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-01
Summary:

This evening, Star Theatre is going to screen 'The Market of Souls' featuring Dorothy Dalton, who is remembered for her role in 'The Flame of the Yukon.' Miss Dorothy gives the characterization of a woman who believes in the triumph of good over evil. Film synopsis included…

116
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-05
Summary:

The Love Burglar,' featuring Wallace Reid, will be screened at the Star Theatre from today until Thursday.

117
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-14
Summary:

The Grand Italian Opera Company opened a short season at the Star Theatre last evening, with a splendid performance of Puccini's famous opera 'La Boheme.' The occasion was rendered notable by the debut of Madame Ambroso. In turn, tonight the Company will give a performance of…

118
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-15
Summary:

The Italian Opera Company played 'Rigoletto' at the Star Theatre last night.

119
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-16
Summary:

Last night the Italian Opera Company played 'Paggliacci' and 'Cavaleria Rusticana,' the excellent singing fully maintaining the high reputation the Company has made for itself. There is to be a matinee this afternoon, when 'La Favorita' is to be presented. Moreover…

120
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-18
Summary:

Star Theatre hosted the Italian Grand Opera Company during the weekend. Of the three operas presented, 'Luccia di Lammermoor' attracted the audience the most. The performance was beautified by the singing and dancing of Miss Delza in the mad scene. The company are giving two additional…