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: 1911-12-01
Summary:

Tonight (Friday), at 9 p.m., in the Royal Artillery Theatre, Victoria Barracks, the Chaplain to the Forces gives the first part of a lantern lecture on 'Some of the popular resorts and customs of Japan.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-20
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – A scheme has been arranged for a cinema entertainment to take place at the Royal Artillery Theatre. It is to be added that the proposed entertainments are supported by the Pathe firm. The first performance included Pathe's 'The Fatal Ring.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-25
Summary:

With reference to the recent announcement of the Cinema performances for the troops and their friends at the Royal Artillery Theatre, it should be stated that 'The Fatal Ring' is being presented by the permission of the management of the Victoria Theatre. Successful entertainments will…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-10
Summary:

Tonight the Misses Woods are appearing at the R. A. Theatre for the soldiers and their friends. Some interesting films will also be screened.

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Headline: R. A. Xmas Tree
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-25
Summary:

W. A. Passby, C. R. A., officers and ladies were at the R. A. Theatre. There was a cinema show produced by the Pathe Cinema Company.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-01-08
Summary:

A film lecture 'The End of the Road,' was given by a member of the Commission for Combating Venereal Disease at the R. A. Theatre yesterday. An official request has been received, that these lectures be not reported.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-01-12
Summary:

As a part of the campaign of the Commission to Combat Venereal Disease, the film lecture, 'Damaged Goods,' was repeated last evening at the Royal Artillery Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-13
Summary:

Robert W. Chambers will soon be an equally strong draw for cinema-goers, if the high standard set the 'The Fighting Chance' is any criterion. The Paramount picture will be screened at the Star Theatre. Other stars included Anna Q Nilsson and Conrad Nagel.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-22
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, Paramount picture called 'To Please One Woman' is the attraction at the Star Theatre. The leading role is portrayed by Claire Windsor. While a Thursday, there will be a double programme from two dancers Miss Mura Shipoff and her brother and an excellent film…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-23
Summary:

Showing the Star Theatre tonight for the last time is the entertaining Paramount picture 'To Please One Woman,' in which Claire Windsor takes the leading role. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-02
Summary:

A City Sparrow,' the new Paramount film which portrays Ethel Clayton as an Apache dancer will be screened in the Star Theatre for the last time this evening.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-02
Summary:

Ethel Clayton appears in the novel role of an Apache dancer in her new Paramount picture, 'A City Sparrow,' which will be shown at the Star Theatre this evening. This marks a distinct departure of Miss Clayton, who has been appearing recently in stories of married life, notably, '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-06
Summary:

To Have and to Hold,' made by Paramount from the novel by Mary Johnstone [sic], is a picture currently showing at the Star Theatre. Bert Lytell and Betty Compson are the lead players. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-09
Summary:

In 'A Full House,' the Paramount feature which will be screened at the Star Theatre tonight and tomorrow night, Bryant Washburn, the well-known light comedian, takes the leading part. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-10
Summary:

Local cinema-goers are reminded of the final show of the Paramount picture, 'A Full House' at Star Theatre today, which is starred by Lois Wilson and Bryant Washburn. Directed by James Cruze.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-11
Summary:

Wallace Reid, appears as a prize fighting champion in 'The World's Champion' at the Star Theatre today. This is a Paramount film.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-12
Summary:

Kowloon cinema patrons have been loud in their praises of 'The World Champion,' the current Star Theatre attraction in which Paramount picture feature Wallace Reid as the screen hero.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-21
Summary:

Ladies Must Live,' a Paramount picture showing at the Star Theatre as the feature attraction for today and tomorrow. The cast included Betty Compson and Robert Ellis. The setting having been planned by George Loane Tucker, who is famous as the producer of 'The Miracle Man.'