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: 1922-05-25
Summary:

Owing to the launch strike, the management of the Star Theatre in Kowloon was obliged to postpone the ceremony. It is noted that the new theatre carries on in Kowloon the history of the old Victoria Theatre, in Des Voeux Road, now demolished. The total cost of the building and ground was $110,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-01
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen 'The Society Exile' featuring Elsie Ferguson. This film is the first of a series of new pictures, contracted by the Star Theatre with a well-known Eastern agency, and this enterprise will have the effect of brightening up the general tone of pictures…

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-01
Summary:

Yesterday was the day set aside for the official observance of the anniversary of the birthday of the Emperor of Japan, the office of the Consul-General (Mr. Takahashi) as well as the majority of Japanese business houses, were closed. In addition, there were many functions last night, including…

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-03
Summary:

Star Theatre is screening today at both shows Cecil de Mille's [sic] production 'Why Change Your Wife?' Tomorrow, 'Scarlet Days' will be screened which promises to introduce a number of well-known stars to the audience.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-22 - 1922-11-25
Summary:

5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Russell in 'Eastward Ho!', pictured from the novel by the well-known author, William M. Raine, a William Fox production. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Hurricane Hutch.' Tuesday to Thursday, episodes 5 and 6; Friday to Monday, episodes 7…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-27
Summary:

Signor Chefalo and Signorina Palermo, the famed magicians, are at the Star Theatre. Miss Magdelene Palermo presents a scene entitled 'The Garden of Mysteries,' assisted by Chefalo, Miss Fay, Fremlin and Yayman. It is noted that the Chefalo-Palermo Company has toured all Spain, and is…

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-03
Summary:

L'Apache,' starring Dorothy Daltan [sic], will be shown at the Star Theatre this evening. Dorothy should get on as well with her audience as when she appeared in the previous picture 'The Market of Souls' screened recently at the same theatre.

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-01 - 1923-03-01
Summary:

Thur. & Fri. at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Billie Burke in 'The Misleading Widow.' Special music by orchestra of 12 performers.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-01 - 1923-03-01
Summary:

Thursday and Friday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Billie Burke in 'The Misleading Widow.' Special music by orchestra of 12 performers.

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-02 - 1923-03-02
Summary:

The Coronet: Mon. till Sat., Douglas Fairbanks in 'When the Clouds Roll By,' Larry Semon Company and Topical Budget. The Star: Tonight only, Billie Burke in 'The Misleading Widow,' and Larry Semon Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-02 - 1923-03-02
Summary:

The Coronet: Monday till Saturday, Douglas Fairbanks in 'When the Clouds Roll by,' Larry Semon Comedy and Topical Budget. The Star: Today only, Billie Burke in 'The Misleading Widow' and Larry Semon Comedy.

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-02 - 1923-03-02
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Saturday, Douglas Fairbanks in When the Clouds Roll By, Larry Semon Comedy and Topical Budget. The Star: Tonight only, Billie Burke in The Misleading Widow and Larry Semon Comedy.

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-05
Summary:

Up to end of February, the peninsula could boast of two picture shows for Europeans; but there is now only one because the Kowloon Theatre in Nathan Road has been closed down, and Hongkong Amusements, Ltd., who owns it, has acquired control of the Star Theatre. The reason given for the closing…

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-05
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre in Nathan Road has been closed down and Hongkong Amusements Ltd., who own it, has acquired control of the Star Theatre. The reason given for the closing down of the Kowloon Theatre is that the European population across the harbour is not big enough yet to support two kinemas.…

15
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-15
Summary:

The Cinema Murder' which the management of the Star Theatre in Kowloon is presenting to the patrons today is a screen version of a well-known novel by E. Phillips Oppenheim. The film starred Marion Davies and Nigel Barrie. Film plot included.

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-15
Summary:

Today, Star Theatre is going to present 'The Cinema Murder' the film version of a well-known novel by E. Phillips Oppenheim. The film features Marion Davies and Nigel Barrie.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-08
Summary:

Some excellent films have been shown in Hongkong from time to time but surely nothing finer in its way than the film version of 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse,' which crowded audiences saw for the first time at the Star Theatre, Kowloon, yesterday. The plot of the widely read…

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

A good deal of the real Derby atmosphere has found its way into 'The Sporting Duchess,' which is being shown this week at the Star Theatre, Kowloon. It is based on a famous old Drury Lane melodrama. Although the race is the big thrill of the picture, the story is well constructed. Film…

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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: 1923-05-29
Summary:

It will be remembered that a few Sundays back the orchestras of the Star and Coronet rendered an excellent orchestral programme. The opening piece Lavallee's 'King of Diamonds' (Overture) was played. We were offered such well-known pieces as the 'Spring Song' (…