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: 1921-06-28
Summary:

The construction of what, when completed, will be the largest cinema in the Colony, is being rapidly pushed ahead under the supervision of the contractor. Lee Kee, who at the same time is its owner. The 'Star' Cinema, as the new theatre has been named, is conveniently situated at the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-11
Summary:

On Empire Day (May 24th), Kowloon's new cinema, the Star Theatre, will be opened with a gala performance. The new enterprise is the work of Mr. Lee Yue-cheong, who has belonged the distinction of possessing one of the biggest and certainly the most attractive looking theatre building in the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-01
Summary:

Kowloon's newly built Star Theatre had its first audience last evening. The guests were welcomed by the proprietor Mr. Lee Yue-cheong and the manager Mr. Gonzalez de Bernedo. Moreover, the new Theatre also screened two films, the principal one being 'Jane Goes A-Wooing' featuring…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-26 - 1922-09-28
Summary:

Today to Thursday 28th, 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Lila Lee in 'The Daughter of the Wolf.' 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: 1922-09-26 - 1922-09-28
Summary:

Today to Thursday, 28th at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Lila Lee in 'The Daughter of the Wolf.' 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 6 to 9 p.m. See…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-26
Summary:

The Daughter of the Wolf,' in which Lila Lee and Elliot Dexter take the leading parts, is now an attraction at the Star Theatre. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-26
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen 'The Daughter of the Wolf' featuring Paramount artistes Lila Lee and Elliot [sic] Dexter. Film synopsis included.

10
Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-03 - 1923-03-05
Summary:

Notice is hereby given that the above theatre has been leased to the Hongkong Amusements Ltd., as from the 1st of March, 1923. Lee Lu Cheung, proprietor, Hongkong, 1st March, 1923.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-30 - 1923-07-30
Summary:

Monty [sic] Blue and Lila Lee in 'Rustling a Bride,' tonight only.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-30 - 1923-07-30
Summary:

Tonight only, Monte Blue and Lila Lee in 'Rustling a Bride.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-30 - 1923-07-30
Summary:

Tonight only, Monty [sic] Blue and Lila Lee in 'Rustling a Bride.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-23
Summary:

The kiddies are going to get a real treat in the exciting historical Wild West drama coming to the Star, 'Buffalo Bill.' This picture is in 18 episodes. General Grant, Abraham Lincoln, Gen. Robt. E. Lee, Sitting Bull, Sioux Indian Chief, and all who helped to make early American…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-05 - 1924-04-07
Summary:

Tonight at 5.30 and 9.15, Thomas Meighan in 'The Easy Road' with Lila Lee and Gladys George. Coming Tuesday, Binoff's imperial Russian ballet.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-26 - 1924-06-28
Summary:

Jesse L. Lasky presentsWilliam DeMille's 'Midsummer Madness' with Lois Wilson, Lila Lee, Jack Holt and Conrad Nagel. Film plot and illustration included. Also showing the only authentic official pictures of 'The American Fliers Arrival in Hongkong.' June 28 Remarks:…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-26 - 1924-06-27
Summary:

Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Jesse L. Lasky presents William DeMille's production, 'Midsummer Madness,' with Lois Wilson, Lila Lee, Jack Holt and Conrad Nagel, a Paramount picture. Also showing tonight the only authentic official pictures of 'The American…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-26
Summary:

The greatest legitimate dramatic production the screen has ever seen' – that is the praise which the Moving Picture World bestowed upon 'Midsummer Madness,' the film version of Cosmo Hamilton's novel, 'His Friend and His Wife.' That this praise is not exaggerated…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-26 - 1924-06-28
Summary:

Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, William DeMille's 'Midsummer Madness' with Lois Wilson, Lila Lee, Jack Holt and Conrad Nagel. Also showing tonight, The American Fliers Arrival in Hongkong. June 28 Remarks: Commencing Sunday, George Arliss in 'The Silent Voice…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-28