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: 1922-09-12 - 1922-09-14
Summary:

Today to Thursday 14th, 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Lila Lee in 'Rose o' the River,' a Paramount special. 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: 1922-09-12 - 1922-09-14
Summary:

Today to Thursday, 14th at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Lila Lee in 'Rose o' the River,' a Paramount special. Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents. Free ferry tickets both ways. Open daily: 4.30 to 5.15 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday: 2 to 2.15 p.m., 4.30 to 5.15 p.m. and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-12
Summary:

Rose O' The River' will be shown at the Star Theatre tonight till Thursday.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-12
Summary:

Star Theatre will be screening 'Rose O' the River,' till next Thursday. Film synopsis included.

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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: 1922-10-20
Summary:

A Very Good Young Man,' Bryant Washburn's new Paramount picture, will be shown at the Star Theatre this evening. Four leading women play important roles in the production, including Helene Chadwick, Helen Jerome Eddy, Julia Faye and Anna Q. Nilsson. Other members in the cast are Wade…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-20
Summary:

This evening, Star Theatre is going to screen 'A Very Good Young Man,' Bryant Washburn's new Paramount picture. With Helene Chadwick playing the leading role, Helen Jerome Eddy and Anna Q. Nilsson have equally important parts. The cast also includes Wade Boteler, Sylvia Ashton,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-25 - 1922-12-25
Summary:

25th and 26th at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Jesse L. Lasky presents William DeMille's production of 'The Prince Chap' featuring Thomas Meighan, adaptation of Edward Peple's old romance drama.

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-19 - 1923-03-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'My Wild Irish Rose.' The Star: Today at 5.30 & 9.15, Dorothy Dalton in 'Black Is White,' Comedy and Magazine.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-19 - 1923-03-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'My Wild Irish Rose.' The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Dorothy Dalton in 'Black Is White.' Also Comedy and Gazette.