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: 1909-10-06
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – Your excellent editorial note of today regarding cinematograph pictures deserves more than passing consideration. Apart altogether from the question as to whether such pictures are intended to educate or amuse the public, there remains the fact that they can be made…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-30 - 1922-06-03
Summary:

Thursday, June 1st to Friday, June 2nd at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Paramount's 'Jane Goes A' Wooing' featuring Vivian Martin, 'Welcome Little Stranger,' and Paramount Graphic. At 7.15 p.m., the serial picture, 'The Great Radium Mystery,' 1st & 2nd…

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-30 - 1922-05-30
Summary:

Thursday, June 1st to Friday, June 2nd at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'Jane Goes A' Wooing.' 5.30 and 9.15 performances, 'Jane Goes A' Wooing.' At 7.15 performance, the serial picture, 'The Great Radium Mystery' 1st and 2nd episodes. On Saturday June 3rd, George…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-31 - 1922-06-02
Summary:

Thursday, June 1st to Friday, June 2nd at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'Jane Goes A' Wooing,' featuring Vivian Martin. Today, 7.15 p.m., the serial picture, 'The Great Radium Mystery,' 1st and 2nd episodes. Saturday, 3rd June, Georges Carpentier in 'The Wonder Man.'…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-03 - 1922-06-06
Summary:

Today to Tuesday, the super-production 'The Wonder Man,' starring Georges Carpentier will be shown. Jun 3 & 5 Remarks: Photo included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-03 - 1922-06-05
Summary:

Today to Tuesday, Georges Carpentier in 'The Wonder Man.' Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-03 - 1922-06-03
Summary:

Today, Georges Carpentier in 'The Wonder Man.' Booking office for Hongkong Residents will open shortly at the Star Ferry Wharf. Open daily 3 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Ferry tickets (free) both ways. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-05 - 1922-06-05
Summary:

5th and 6th June at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Georges Carpentier in 'The Wonder Man.' 5th June at 7.15, 'The Great Radium Mystery,' 1st & 2nd episodes. 6th Jane at 7.15, 'The Net.' 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: 1922-06-05 - 1922-06-05
Summary:

5th and 6th June at 5.15 and 9.15, Georges Carpentier in 'The Wonder Man.' 5th June at 7.15, 'The Great Radium Mystery' (1st and 2nd episodes). 6th June at 7.15, 'The Net.' Booking office for Hongkong Residents will open shortly at the Star Ferry Wharf. Open daily 3…

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

Today at 5.15 and 9.15, the last chance of seeing wonderful Georges Carpentier in 'The Wonder Man.' Today 7.15 p.m., 'The Net.' Booking office for Hongkong Residents will open shortly at the Star Ferry Wharf. Open daily 3 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Ferry tickets (free) both…

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-06
Summary:

The Wonder Man,' featuring Georges Carpentier, has attracted large houses to the Star Theatre. In addition, a drama entitled 'The Girl Who Stayed at Home' will be screened on Friday.

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

Star Theatre, Kowloon, is screening 'Secret Service,' a Paramount Artcraft production featuring Robert Warwick, Theodore Roberts and Wanda Hawley. In addition to the attraction of 'Secret Service,' an Opera selection will be given by M. Majurel. Lyson Dherlys will present…

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-08
Summary:

An artistic programme of classical dances was given by the Russian artistes, M. and Mme. Alixieff at the Star Theatre last night. It is stated that they drew crowded house nightly at the Lyric Theatre at Manila, and a second engagement was sought by the Empire Theatre. Besides, 'Boots,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-08
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to host M. and Mme. Alixeeff [sic] for a three nights session of classic dancing. The entertainment will be assisted by the screening of 'Boots' featuring Dorothy Gish.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-19
Summary:

Luxury,' starring Rubye De Remer, is the attraction at the Star Theatre for this evening and Weekend. It is proclaimed by the celebrated French artist M. Paul, that Miss Rubye is the most beautiful woman in America. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-29 - 1922-09-29
Summary:

Adolph Zukor presents Elsie Ferguson in 'The Witness for the Defense,' directed by George Fitzmaurice, a mammoth photodrama of amazing beauty and power. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-30 - 1922-10-31
Summary:

Today 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Fred Stone in 'Johnny-Get-Your-Gun.' Tomorrow, no performance owing to the Star Theatre being hired by the Japanese Community for the celebration of the Birthday of H. I. J. M. Wednesday to Thursday, Ethel Clayton in 'Pettigrew's Girl.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-31 - 1922-11-13
Summary:

George Fitzmaurice in 'On With the Dance.' Poster included. November 8-9 & 11 Remarks: Another ad. on page 3, 4 and 7. The cast also includes Mae Murray and David Powell. A Paramount picture. Illustration, film plot and price details included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-01 - 1922-11-03
Summary:

George Fitzmaurice presents 'On with the Dance,' a Paramount-Artcraft picture.