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: 1922-06-16 - 1922-06-19
Summary:

16th & 17th June, at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., William S. Hart in 'The Poppy Girl's Husband.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Great Radium Mystery,' 5th & 6th episodes. Sunday, 18th June 9.15 p.m., debut of La Belle Cora. Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-16 - 1922-06-19
Summary:

16th and 17th June at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., William S. Hart in 'The Poppy Girl's Husband.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Great Radium Mystery' (5th and 6th episodes). Sunday, 18th June at 9.15 p.m., debut of 'La Belle Cora.' Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong…

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-16
Summary:

The Poppy Girl's Husband,' featuring William S. Hart, will be screened at the Star Theatre from today until the 19th. An attraction for Sunday is the engagement of little lady La Belle Cora in her novelty statuary and posing acts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-16
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen Thomas Ince's 'The Poppy Girl's Husband,' featuring William S. Hart. On Sunday, La Belle Cora will appear in a novel statuary and posing act, will be repeated on the three succeeding nights.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-20 - 1922-06-22
Summary:

Today until Thursday, at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'A Song of Sixpence.' At 9.15 p.m., La Belle Cora in her novelty acts. Matinee on Wednesday at 5.30. At 7.15 p.m., 'String Beans.' Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both ways.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-20 - 1922-06-22
Summary:

Today until Thursday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'A Song of Sixpence'; at 9.15 p.m., 'La Belle Cora,' in her novelty acts nightly. Matinee on Wednesday at 5.30; at 7.15 p.m., 'String Beans.' Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong Residents free ferry tickets both…

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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: 1922-12-09 - 1922-12-13
Summary:

13th, 14th, 15th and 16th December at 9.15 p.m., the Italian Grand Opera Co. Matinee 16th at 4 p.m., 'La Favorita.' Booking at Moutrie's. Prices $3, $2 and $1.

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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
Summary:

The Grand Italian Opera Company opened a short season at the Star Theatre last evening, with a splendid performance of Puccini's famous opera 'La Boheme.' The occasion was rendered notable by the debut of Madame Ambroso. In turn, tonight the Company will give a performance of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-15 - 1922-12-15
Summary:

Today at 5.30 p.m. only, Charles Ray in 'The Busher.' Also 'Cavalleria' and 'Pagliaggi.' Tomorrow matinee at 4 p.m., 'La Favorita.' Booking at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-15 - 1922-12-15
Summary:

The Italian Grand Opera Company. Today at 9.15 p.m., 'Cavalleria' and 'Pagliacci.' Saturday 16th, matinee 4 p.m., 'La Favorita.' Saturday 16th at 9.15 p.m., 'Madame Butterfly.' Prices: $3, $2 and $1. Booking at Moutrie's at 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Booking…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-16 - 1922-12-16
Summary:

The Italian Grand Opera Company. Today matinee at 4 p.m., 'La Favorita.' 9.15 p.m., 'Madame Butterfly.' Sunday 17th at 9.15 p.m., 'Luccia Lamermour.' Monday 18th at 9.15 p.m., 'Ballo in Maachera.' Tuesday 19th at 9.15 p.m., 'Alda.' Booking at…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-16
Summary:

Last night the Italian Opera Company played 'Paggliacci' and 'Cavaleria Rusticana,' the excellent singing fully maintaining the high reputation the Company has made for itself. There is to be a matinee this afternoon, when 'La Favorita' is to be presented. Moreover…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-03
Summary:

A review of the Italian Opera Rigoletto. Performed by V. Scamuzzi, B. Cappelli, Miss Delza, Mr. Manceri. While another Verdi's opera known as 'La Traviata' will be shown at 9 p.m. at Star. There should be a crowded attendance.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-04
Summary:

It is pleasant to know that despite all the criticism which has been levelled at the Colony in the past for its lack of musical appreciation, Italian Opera produced by capable artists is sure of a popular welcome. Rigoletto was produced at the Star on Monday evening. The performers are Mr. V.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-04
Summary:

Verdi's 'La Traviata,' from Dumas' 'Lady of the Camelias,' was presented to a well-filled house at the Star Theatre by the Grand Italian Opera Company last night. Opera review included. Tonight, the company present 'Faust.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-06 - 1923-07-06
Summary:

Important change! Owing to the indisposition of one the principals, 'The Barber of Seville' is postponed. Tonight at 9 sharp, 'Cavalleria Rusticana' and 'Pagliacci.' Tomorrow, Saturday, 'La Gioconda.'