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: 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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-21
Summary:

Three of the more serious dramas in the Courtneidge-Holloway Company's repertoire have been chosen for presentation during their three nights' session at the Star Theatre in Kowloon. Their opening piece will be Sir Arthur Pinero's famous drama 'The Second Mrs. Tanqueray,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-08
Summary:

The quickest way to obtain a hearty laugh at someone else's expense is to travel over to Kowloon tonight and visit 'The Ladder Jinx' at The Star. Last night ,a big house was kept in a continuous ripple of laughter over the misfortunes of Arthur Barnes, a young bank cashier who was…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-15 - 1923-09-15
Summary:

Douglas Fairbanks presents 'The Three Musketeers,' adaption and research under Edward Knoblock, direction under Fred Niblo, photograph under Arthur Edeson. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-03 - 1923-10-03
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, Forbes Russell Comedy Company presents the world-famous drama, 'Romance.' Tomorrow, 'Bluebeard's Eighth Wife,' the comedy by Arthur Wimperis that made all London laugh. Friday, farewell performance, 'Peg o' My Heart.' Prices $3, $2 and $1…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-04
Summary:

Tonight's drama programme at the Star is an adaptation by Arthur Wimperis from the French of Alfred Savor, 'Bluebeard's Eighth Wife,' which is still going strong at the Globe Theatre in London. Tomorrow night, 'Peg O' My Heart' will be performed for the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-04
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to present 'Bluebeard's Eighth Wife.' The story is an adaptation by Arthur Wimperis's from the French of Alfred Savor and is running strong at the Globe Theatre. Tomorrow 'Peg O' My Heart' will be presented as a farewell performance in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-04
Summary:

Following upon their marked success in 'Romance' last night, the Forbes Russell Co. will give 'Bluebeard's Eighth Wife' this evening. The play is the work of Arthur Wimperis. It was a success at the Theatre Royal. Tomorrow is the farewell performance in Hongkong, and the…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-04 - 1923-10-05
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, Forbes Russell Comedy Company presents 'Bluebeard's Eighth Wife,' the comedy by Arthur Wimperia that made all London laugh. Tomorrow, 'Peg o' My Heart.' Popular prices $3, $2 and $1. Booking at the Moutrie's and Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-01
Summary:

The Call of Youth,' a British film is being shown at the Star Theatre. It was written by Henry Arthur Jones, with a complete cast headed by Ben Webster, Mary Glynn [sic] and Malcolm Cherry. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-12
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-15 - 1924-04-16
Summary:

Arthur Bouchier and an all-British cast in 'The Great Day.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-15 - 1924-04-16
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, Arthur Bourchier and an all-British cast in 'The Great Day.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-16
Summary:

Star Theatre is currently screening 'The Great Day' featuring Arthur Bourchier. The film is being shown for the last time this evening.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-16
Summary:

Another excellent British picture is being shown at the Star Theatre. This is called 'The Great Day' and the leading actor is Arthur Bourchier. The name of this eminent English player will be sufficient warranty for most people that here is an excellent photoplay, and it is only…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-26
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-06