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: 1923-04-02
Summary:

The Unknown Wife,' in which the Universal stars, Edith Roberts and Carson [sic] Ferguson, play the leading parts, will be shown at the World Theatre. Film plot included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-23 - 1923-08-24
Summary:

William Duncan and Edith Johnson in 'The Fighting Guide.' Also showing Larry Semon in 'Dewdrop Inn.' Thursday to Saturday at The Star. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-23 - 1923-08-24
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, William Duncan and Edith Johnson in 'The Fighting Guide.' Also showing Larry Semon in 'Dew Drop Inn.' Illustration included.

4
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-23 - 1923-08-25
Summary:

Tonight till Saturday, William Duncan and Edith Johnson in 'The Fighting Guide. Showing with Larry Semon in 'Dew Drop Inn.' Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-25 - 1923-08-25
Summary:

William Duncan and Edith Johnson in 'The Fighting Guide,' tonight at 5.30 & 9.15. Don't forget 'Buffalo Bill' [sic] at 2.30.

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Headline: At the Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-25 - 1923-08-25
Summary:

Tonight at 5.30 and 9.15, William Duncan and Edith Johnson in 'The Fighting Guide.' Kiddies! Don't forget 'Buffalo Bill.' Illustration included.

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-22
Summary:

Universal's latest picture, 'Riders Up,' to be shown at the Star Theatre commencing this evening, was adopted from the Red Book Magazine story, 'When Johnny Comes Marching Home,' by Gerald Beaumont. It is a story of race track life and the hero of a 'tout.'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-11
9
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-05
Summary:

Hongkong folk who have read Frances Hodgson Burnett's story Ediths's Burglar, will be delighted to know that the film version, entitled 'The Family Secret' is to be screened at the Star Theatre. Those who saw 'Merry-Go-Round' at the Coronet or the Star, will be glad…

10
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-07
Summary:

The Family Secret' starred by Baby Peggy, attracted large crowded at the Star Theatre. The story is based on Frances Hodgson Burnett's novel, called 'Edithe's Burglar.' Baby Peggy is likely to take the place of Marie Osborne and Zoe Hay. The picture also starred by…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-27
Summary:

Star Theatre is screening a Cosmopolitan production 'Heliotrope.' The story is adapted from a story by Richard Washburn Child. The comedy is directed by George D. Baker and released by Paramount. Fred Burton, Wilfred Lytell, Diana Allen and Julia Swayne Gordon play the chief roles.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-27
Summary:

If you're tired of just 'movies' and are eager to see a picture that is as delightfully different from the average run of screen entertainment as was 'Humoresque,' then go to the Star Theatre and see 'Heliotrope.' Adapted from a story by Richard Washburn Child…