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: 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.

102
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.

103
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…

104
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.

105
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.

106
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…

107
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.

108
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.

109
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.

110
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…

111
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.

112
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…

113
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-15
Summary:

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

114
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…

115
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…

116
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-19
Summary:

The Italian Opera Company will give a farewell performance at the Star Theatre tonight, for which they have chosen Gounod's 'Faust.' The Company tender thanks for the reception extended to them in Hongkong.

117
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-20
Summary:

The Italian Grand Opera Company is going to give one more performance tomorrow at the Star Theatre, due to a delay in the departure of the steamer by which they will be proceeding to Shanghai. In tomorrow's performance Bizet's production 'Carmen' will be the offering.

118
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-21
Summary:

Owing to their steamer for Shanghai having been delayed, the Italian Grand Opera Company will be able to delight the Hongkong public for another night. They will present at the Star Theatre this evening, the popular 'Carmen.'

119
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-22
Summary:

Owing to unavoidable delay the return visit of the 'Powder Puffs' to the Star Theatre will not be until January 13th to 15th. Chefalo and Palermo will fill the bill from the 27th to the 29th in the place of the above company.

120
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-27
Summary:

Signor Chefalo and Signorina Palermo, the famed magicians, are at the Star Theatre. Miss Magdelene Palermo presents a scene entitled 'The Garden of Mysteries,' assisted by Chefalo, Miss Fay, Fremlin and Yayman. It is noted that the Chefalo-Palermo Company has toured all Spain, and is…