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: 1922-10-07
Summary:

The 'Powder Puffs,' who have enjoyed a most successful season on this side of the harbour, are to appear at the Star Theatre at the matinee and at 9.15 this evening, when the best items out of their repertoire, including some performed before the Prince of Wales at Port Said, will be…

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

Men' will be shown at the Star Theatre. Film plot included.

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

There comes to the Star Theatre this evening a man who might be described as a one-man jazz orchestra, for he takes on the burden of six instruments and plays them in the latest jazz creations. Meanwhile, 'Men' is concurrently with the above attraction, and the programme is to be…

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Headline: A Jazz Fiend
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-11
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to host jazz performances for playing six instruments simultaneously for a longer period than most of his contemporary jazz professors. The performances will be given in between pictures. Concurrently, a six-part film 'Men' revolving around the issue of ‘man'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-13
Summary:

La Chic Parisienne' [sic] will be screened at the Star Theatre. The story progresses at this stage into a very interesting situation, and it speaks much for the histrionic ability of Elsie Ferguson, who appears in the film 'His Parisian Wife.' In addition, 'Bibo,' the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-13
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen 'His Parisian Wife' featuring Elsie Ferguson. It is said that her performance in this film is one of the best since she has joined Paramount Corporation. The film will be screened for four nights commencing today at both the matinee and the night…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-14
Summary:

Elsie Ferguson makes the best hit of her career in 'The Parisian Wife,' the Paramount picture that is enjoying a successful run at the Star Theatre.

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-17
Summary:

Where is My Father,' one of Alexander Dumas' famous works, is translated into a film now being screened at the Star Theatre. Film plot included.

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-17
Summary:

Star Theatre will be screening Alexander Dumas' work 'Where is My Father.' One can notice the French author's imaginative creativeness in the movie. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-20
Summary:

A Very Good Young Man,' Bryant Washburn's new Paramount picture, will be shown at the Star Theatre this evening. Four leading women play important roles in the production, including Helene Chadwick, Helen Jerome Eddy, Julia Faye and Anna Q. Nilsson. Other members in the cast are Wade…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-20
Summary:

This evening, Star Theatre is going to screen 'A Very Good Young Man,' Bryant Washburn's new Paramount picture. With Helene Chadwick playing the leading role, Helen Jerome Eddy and Anna Q. Nilsson have equally important parts. The cast also includes Wade Boteler, Sylvia Ashton,…

92
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-24
Summary:

Her Sister's Rival' will be shown at the Star Theatre from tonight till Thursday. The film was made by the Russian Art Films Co. and distributed by the Pathe Corporation. It is agreed that the class of photography attained, together with the high histrionic ability displayed by Vera…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-24
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen 'Her Sister's Rival' from tonight till Thursday. The film was made by the Russian Art Films Co. and distributed by the Pathe Corporation. The film features Vera Holodnaya [sic] and Leo [sic] Polonsky. Film synopsis included. A very attractive Mack…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-27
Summary:

Count Tolstoi's novel, 'Atonement,' comes to the Star Theatre in picture form. On Sunday, 'Johnny Get Your Gun,' featuring Fred Stone, will be shown.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-27
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen the film version of Count Tolstoi's novel 'Atonement,' for two days.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-28
Summary:

Tomorrow, Star Theatre is going to screen a comedy, entitled 'Johnny Get Your Gun' featuring Fred Stone.

97
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-31
Summary:

Owing to the 'Star' having been engaged by the Japanese Community for celebrations in connection with His Imperial Japanese Majesty's birthday, there will be no cinema shows at the theatre. Tomorrow the usual cinema performances will be resumed with 'Pettegrew's [sic]…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-31
Summary:

Owing to the Star Theatre having been engaged by the Japanese community for celebrations in connection with the birthday of the Mikado, there will be no cinema shows at the theatre today. Tomorrow, the usual programme will be resumed with 'Pettigrew's Girl' as the principal…

99
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-01
Summary:

Yesterday was the day set aside for the official observance of the anniversary of the birthday of the Emperor of Japan, the office of the Consul-General (Mr. Takahashi) as well as the majority of Japanese business houses, were closed. In addition, there were many functions last night, including…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-01
Summary:

Pettigrew's Girl,' Jesse Lasky's production starring Ethel Clayton, will be shown today and tomorrow at the Star Theatre.