A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-30 - 1922-05-30
Summary:

Thursday, June 1st to Friday, June 2nd at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'Jane Goes A' Wooing.' 5.30 and 9.15 performances, 'Jane Goes A' Wooing.' At 7.15 performance, the serial picture, 'The Great Radium Mystery' 1st and 2nd episodes. On Saturday June 3rd, George…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-19
Summary:

Harold Lloyd's comedy 'A Sailor Made Man' is still an attraction at the Coronet Theatre. However, it will have to give place to 'The Girl in the Taxi' tomorrow. Besides, at the Star Theatre, Charles Ray's 'Greased Lightning' will be shown from tonight till…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-05
Summary:

Last night, International Variety Company had their first performance at the Star Theatre. The company's performances were in huge demand and their performances which comprised of latest hits of American songs and Jazz orchestra did entertain the Hongkong audience in a unique style. The…

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

Mon Dieu, exclaims Flauvette, aghast, as she steps over the threshold and into the staid and puritanical atmosphere of her new home, after having angled for and landed a rich American husband. A scene from 'His Parisian Wife,' featuring Elsie Ferguson, now being screened.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-21 - 1922-11-23
Summary:

Tuesday 21st to Thursday 23rd at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., the Swedish Biograph Co. presents Tora Teya [sic] in 'Bonds That Chafe' [sic]. November 21 Remarks: On page 4, another ad. on 'Bonds [sic] That Chafe' only. November 21-22 Remarks: Today to Wednesday 22nd at 7.15 p.m.,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-21 - 1922-11-22
Summary:

Tuesday 21st to Thursday 23rd at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., the Swedish Biograph Co. presents Tora Teya in 'Bonds that Chafe.' Today to Wednesday 22nd at 7.15 p.m., 'Woman in Grey.'

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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.

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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…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-23 - 1922-11-23
Summary:

Tuesday 21st to Thursday 23rd at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., the Swedish Biograph Co. present Tora Teya in 'Bonds that Chafe.' Also Comedy and Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-28 - 1922-11-30
Summary:

Today till Thursday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Swedish Biograph Co. presents Lars Hanson and Karin Molander in 'Chains,' Comedy and Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-28 - 1922-11-30
Summary:

Today till Thursday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Swedish Biograph Co. presents Lars Hanson and Karin Molander in 'Chains.' Also Comedy and Gazette.

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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.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-12 - 1922-12-14
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., the Swedish Biograph Co. presents 'Sunshine & Shadow,' Comedy & Gazette. December 12 Remarks: Italian Opera opens tomorrow. Wednesday at 9.15 p.m. with 'La Boheme.' December 14 Remarks: Italian Opera at 9.15 p.m., 'Rigoletto.'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-12 - 1922-12-13
Summary:

Today (Tuesday) 12th at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., the Swedish Biograph Co. presents 'Sunshine and Shadow.' Also Comedy and Gazette. Italian Opera: opens tomorrow. Wednesday at 9.15 p.m. with 'La Boheme.'

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

Today at 5.30 p.m. only, the Swedish Biograph Co. presents 'Sunshine and Shadow.' Also Comedy and Gazette. Italian Opera: opens tomorrow. Wednesday at 9.15 p.m. with 'Rigolette.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-31 - 1923-05-31
Summary:

See Viola Dana in 'Puppets of Fate.' Also showing Larry Semon in 'The Star Boarder' and 'Shanghai Races,' May 1923, by courtesy of the B. A. T. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-31
Summary:

Business ties held prisoners in Hongkong, many people who would like to have gone up to Shanghai for the Spring races. These people will be able to discover from the unique film of the event which finds inclusion in the Star Theatre's new programme today. Taken for the British-American…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-31
Summary:

Star Theatre is screening 'Puppets of Fate' screening Viola Dana, who plays the role of Italian beauty. Film synopsis included. Another film of very great interest in the new bill is one which the British-American Tobacco Company had taken of the recent Spring race meeting in Shanghai…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-04 - 1923-06-04
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mildred Harris in 'Old Dad,' Shanghai Races May 1923 (By courtesy of B. A. T.) and Screen Magazine. The Star: Tonight at 9.15, Adele Blood in 'Anna Christie.' Booking at Moutrie's. At 5.30 matinee, Mary Pickford in '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-04 - 1923-06-04
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mildred Harris in 'Old Dad.' Also 'Shanghai Races, May 1923' by Courtesy of B. A. T. and Screen Magazine. The Star: Tonight at 9.15, Adele Blood in 'Anna Christie.' Tickets: $3, $2 and $1. Booking at Moutrie's. 5.30…