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: 1922-10-24
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: 1923-07-25
Summary:

Nicola is continuing to draw appreciative audiences to the Star. He is now presenting his great hypnotic scene. The Dainty Dares present some new songs and dances, whilst Pandolph Wagner is also a favourite with his lightning art act.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-22 - 1923-08-22
Summary:

Saturday only at 2.30 p.m., three episodes weekly, Carl Laemmle presents 'In the Days of Buffalo Bill,' starring Art Acord, directed by Edward Laemmle. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-12
Summary:

Showing at the Coronet Theatre tonight for the last time is 'Parted Curtains,' which pleased many large audiences during the week, while appearing at the Star Theatre – also for the last time is the Royal Russian Ballet, whose entertainment is supplemented with a very enjoyable movie…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-25
Summary:

Last night, Star Theatre staged little Miss Mura Shipoff who along with her talented brother was widely appreciated by a large audience. All her numbers showed her to be a wonderfully sympathetic exponent of the art. In addition to the dance performances, the management also put on a film…

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Headline: Cinema Notes
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-21
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening 'Peacock Alley' featuring Mae Murray, for the last time tonight. Star Theatre will be screening a Paramount production by Lois Weber, entitled 'Too Wise Wives,' featuring Claire Windsor and Mona Lisa, for the last time tonight. The film…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-14
Summary:

Sick Abed' could hardly be called a happy title, much less for the one that comes to the Star Theatre this evening. This only shows once more how misleading names can often be, for 'Sick Abed,' so far from having anything to do with illness is an excellent comedy, of which more…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-08-18 - 1925-08-19
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, Robert Warwick in 'Thous Art the Man.' Also Felix the Cat, Mermaid comedy and our own Topical.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-08-18 - 1925-08-18
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, Robert Warwick in 'Thou Art the Man,' Felix the Cat, Mermaid Comedy and our own Topical.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-08-18 - 1925-08-19
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Robert Warwick in 'Thou Art the Man.' Also Felix the Cat, Mermaid Comedy and our own Topical.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-08-19 - 1925-08-19
Summary:

Today only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'Thou Art the Man,' 'Felix in Hollywood,' 'The Busher' and our own Topical.