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: 1922-09-29
Summary:

It is believed that everyone has heard of A. E. W. Mason's novel and stage play entitled 'The Witness for the Defence.' It was included in the repertoire of a touring company which came to Hongkong about a year ago, and was performed at the theatre Royal. At the moment, the screen…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-29
Summary:

Everyone has heard of A. E. W. Mason's novel and stage play on Anglo-Indian life, entitled 'The Witness for the Defence' [sic]. It was performed at the Theatre Royal about a year ago. The screen version of the famous play has been brought into the Colony and will from tonight till…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-15
Summary:

There was a big house at the Star Theatre on Saturday night with the Powder Puffs. Miss Dorothy Drew was associated with Mr. E. de Kurylo in a couple of charming dances, and Miss Nita Corri created a lot of fun in her comedy songs and was repeatedly recalled.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-15
Summary:

The Powder Puffs scored another success at the Star Theatre on Saturday when they were given an enthusiastic reception by a big house. Miss Dorothy Drew and Mr. E. de Kurylo performed.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-16 - 1923-01-16
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9 p.m. sharp, E. von Stroheim and Miss DuPont in 'Foolish Wives' in 11 parts. Booking at Moutrie's. Special ferry after every performance. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-01
Summary:

The Manager of Messrs Liggett and Myers was summoned before Mr. R. E. Lindsell at the Magistracy yesterday for exhibiting a poster on Government property without a permit. Mr. E. H. Ray [sic], of the Coronet Theatre, appeared on two summonses of the same nature. He was fined $1 on each summons.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-05 - 1923-02-07
Summary:

Today at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., E. K. Lincoln in 'The Inner Voice,' in 7 big reels, Comedy & Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-05 - 1923-02-07
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., E. K. Lincoln in 'The Inner Voice' in 7 big reels. Also Comedy and Gazette.

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-15 - 1923-03-15
Summary:

Tonight till Saturday, a Cosmopolitan production, 'The Cinema Murder,' by E. Phillips Oppenheim. Illustration included.

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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.

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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: 1923-05-18 - 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: 1923-05-23
Summary:

Star Theatre presented a Courtneidge-Holloway theatrical production entitled 'Abraham Lincoln.' The play featured Mr. W. E. Holloway and Miss Cherry Hardy. The company's season closes tonight with 'The Bat,' a three-act mystery play.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-20 - 1923-06-20
Summary:

Tonight only, at ordinary prices, Dorothy Phillips in 'Man-Woman-Marriage.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-20 - 1923-06-20
Summary:

Tonight only at ordinary prices, Dorothy Phillips in 'Man-Woman-Marriage.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-25
Summary:

A very enjoyable variety entertainment was given in the ballroom of the Club Lusitano last evening. Some fine local talent was assembled. Leeds and Le Mar, whose short run at the Star Theatre, Kowloon, recently attracted many theatre-goers. The sketch entitled 'Tit bits' was in…

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-09 - 1923-08-11
Summary:

Saturday and Sunday, August 11 and 12 at 9.15 p.m., grand vaudeville entertainment, Miss Maksakova, lyric soprano, from metropolitan opera; E. & V. Roudine, famous duo from the London coliseum; Miss Gordon, English and French cantatrice; Thomas Astroff, imperial Russian ballet, classical and…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-09 - 1923-08-11
Summary:

Saturday and Sunday, August 11 and 12 at 9.15 p.m., grand vaudeville entertainment, Miss Maksakova, lyric Soprano, from Metropolitan Opera. E. and V. Roudine, famous duo from the London Coliseum. Also Miss Gordon, the English and French cantatrice; Thomas Astroff, imperial Russian ballet,…

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-09 - 1923-08-09
Summary:

A treat is in store for Star patrons on Saturday and Sunday next when a grand vaudeville entertainment is announced of a very divergent kind. Miss Maksakova, lyric soprano from the Metropolitan Opera is to sing and she will be supported by Miss Gordon, English and French cantatrice, Miss Loraine…