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: 1922-06-02
Summary:

Tomorrow night, Start Theatre will screen 'The Wonder Man,' featuring the famous boxer, Carpentier, in the principal role.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-10 - 1922-06-10
Summary:

The famous Darlington Trio in their wonderful novelty and vaudeville acts. Sunday at 9.15 p.m., also on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m. Matinee on Thursday next at 5.50 p.m. Picture included.

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

Star Theatre is going to screen a Paramount picture entitled 'The Way of a Man with a Maid,' tomorrow night and over the weekend. The film is a Lasky production with Bryant Washburn in the principal role.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-30 - 1922-07-03
Summary:

Today till Monday, 'Secret Service.' At 7.15, 'The Radium Mystery,' epis. 9 and 10. Tomorrow, the famous Majurel Troupe. Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both ways. July 1 Remarks: On page 7, another ad. on the debut of the Parisian…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-30 - 1922-06-30
Summary:

Today till Monday, 'Secret Service,' the play of the season. At 7.15, 'The Radium Mystery,' episodes 9 and 10. Tomorrow, the famous Majurel Troupe. 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…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-01 - 1922-07-01
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15, 'Secret Service,' the play of the season. Debut of the famous Parisian troupe, Majurel. At 7.15, 'The Radium Mystery' episodes 9 and 10. Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both ways. Open daily: 4.30 to 5.15 p.m…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-03 - 1922-07-03
Summary:

Today matinee at 5.30 and 9.15, 'Secret Service' and the famous Parisian troupe Majurel. At 7.15, 'The Lottery Man.' 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 s: 2 to 2.15 p.m…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-04 - 1922-07-06
Summary:

Today, matinee 5.30 & at 9.15, Marguerite Clark in 'Let's Elope,' a Paramount picture. Performance by the famous Parisian Troupe, Majurel. Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both ways. July 6 Remarks: Tomorrow, the magnificent film,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-04 - 1922-07-05
Summary:

Today matinee at 5.30 and 9.15, Marguerite Clark in 'Let's Elope,' a Paramount and the famous Parisian troupe Majurel in a complete of programme including a one-act comic opera, 'A Music Lesson.' Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-06 - 1922-07-06
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Marguerite Clark in 'Let's Elope,' a Paramount picture. 9.15, the last performance of the famous Parisian troupe, Majurel, in a complete change of programme including a one-act comic opera, 'A Music Lesson.' Tomorrow, 'The Way Women Loves.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-18
12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-16
Summary:

Harold Lloyd's comedy 'A Sailor Made Man' drew big audiences to the Coronet Theatre yesterday. Besides, Irene Castle, world-famous as a dancer, swimmer, and Society entertainer, has returned to the screen after a lapse of two years in 'The Firing Line.' The film will be…

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-22
Summary:

Star Theatre is screening 'The Miracle of Love' this evening, which is a film version of Cosmo Hamilton's famous novel. 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…

16
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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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-17
Summary:

Where is My Father,' one of Alexander Dumas' famous works, is translated into a film now being screened at the Star Theatre. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-24
Summary:

Her Sister's Rival' will be shown at the Star Theatre from tonight till Thursday. The film was made by the Russian Art Films Co. and distributed by the Pathe Corporation. It is agreed that the class of photography attained, together with the high histrionic ability displayed by Vera…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-24
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen 'Her Sister's Rival' from tonight till Thursday. The film was made by the Russian Art Films Co. and distributed by the Pathe Corporation. The film features Vera Holodnaya [sic] and Leo [sic] Polonsky. Film synopsis included. A very attractive Mack…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-27 - 1922-10-28
Summary:

Today to Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Pioneer Film Co. presents Grace Davison and Conway Tearle in 'Atonement,' from Leo Tolstoy's novel. Change of programme: Sunday, 6 and 9.15 p.m.; Monday, 5.30 and 9.15 p.m. 'Johnny Get Your Gun,' a Paramount special.