A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-05-23 - 1921-05-25
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Katherine MacDonald in 'The Thunderbolt.' Not suitable for children. Snub Pollard in 'Don't Weaken.' Also Coronet Review. May 24 Remarks: The Coronet programme is shown in Canton at the Sincere Theatre. Wednesday's programme includes…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-05-26 - 1921-05-28
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, First National presents Constance Talmadge in 'In Search of a Sinner.' Also Vanity Fair Comedy and Pathe Review. May 28 Remarks: The Coronet programme is shown in Canton at the Sincere Theatre. Today's programme includes episodes 1 and 2 of…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-05-26 - 1921-05-28
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, First National presents Constance Talmadge in 'In Search of a Sinner.' Also Vanity Fair Comedy and Pathe Review. Picture included. May 28 Remarks: The Coronet programme is shown in Canton at the Sincere Theatre. Today's programme includes…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-05-27 - 1921-05-27
Summary:

Saturday to Tuesday, May 28 to 31, George B. Seitz and Margaret [sic] Courtot in 'Pirate Gold' episodes 1 and 2.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-11
Summary:

On Empire Day (May 24th), Kowloon's new cinema, the Star Theatre, will be opened with a gala performance. The new enterprise is the work of Mr. Lee Yue-cheong, who has belonged the distinction of possessing one of the biggest and certainly the most attractive looking theatre building in the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-30 - 1922-06-03
Summary:

Thursday, June 1st to Friday, June 2nd at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Paramount's 'Jane Goes A' Wooing' featuring Vivian Martin, 'Welcome Little Stranger,' and Paramount Graphic. At 7.15 p.m., the serial picture, 'The Great Radium Mystery,' 1st & 2nd…

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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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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,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-21
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – Replying to 'Cinema Rowdies,' it is mentioned that apparently what is complained of is the applause of the children at matinees. Places of amusement owe a certain duty to the public, along with their primary object of making profits for their proprietors.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-28 - 1923-05-01
Summary:

On Metro's master film, 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.' April 28 Remarks: Comment by Henry Arthur Jones included. April 30 Remarks: Comment by Fannie Hurst included. May 1 Remarks: Comment by H. H. Van Loan included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-03 - 1923-05-05
Summary:

Clara Kimball Young in 'The Forbidden Woman,' in 7 reels. Usual prices. May 3-4 Remarks: Illustration included. May 5 Remarks: Today at 2.30, tomorrow at 6 & 9.15, Geraldine Farrar in 'The Hell Cat.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-18 - 1923-05-23
Summary:

For three nights only, commencing Monday, May 21st at 9.15 p.m., Bandman's Eastern Circuit, Ltd. presents Robert Courtneidge and W. E. Holloway's London comedy and dramatic company in the following successes. Monday, May 21st at 9.15 p.m., Claud Allister, Cherry Hardy, W. E. Holloway…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-19 - 1923-05-21
Summary:

Commencing Monday, May 21st at 9 p.m. for three nights only, Bandman's Eastern Circuit Ltd. Presents Robert Courteneidce [sic] & W. E. Holloway's London Comedy and Dramatic Company in the following successess. Mon. 21st May, Claud Allister, Cherry Hardy, W. E. Holloway and Leslie…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-21 - 1923-05-21
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Sat. at 2.15, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., Priscilla Dean in 'Conflict.' The Star: Today at 5.30 p.m., 'The Idol Dancer.' May 21 Remarks: The Star - Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'The Second Mrs. Tanqueray.' It's a stage play. May 22 Remarks: The…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-25 - 1923-05-26
Summary:

A Symphony Orchestra for Hongkong! Are you interested? If so, make a point of being present at the Popular Concert on Sunday at 3 p.m. at The Star. May 26 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5, admission at 50 cents.

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-02 - 1923-06-02
Summary:

Viola Dana in 'Puppets of Fate.' Tomorrow at 9.15, Adele Blood in 'Anna Christie' (by special request). $3, $2 & $1, booking at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-02
Summary:

Daniel Frawley Company will give two performance at the Star Theatre and Theatre Royal. Performers included Miss Adele Blood. The fans at the Star Theatre are sufficiently quiet for them to be kept going during the acts, which ensures the building being as cool as it is possible to make it.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-02
Summary:

Daniel Frawley Company has decided to give two performances at the Star Theatre. One starring Anna Christie and the other one starring Miss Adele Blood in the play named 'Kempy.' The quiet and cool environment of the Star Theatre makes the presentation of acts possible. Price range…