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: 1913-01-16 - 1913-05-02
Summary:

The proprietor of the hotel has already spent $12,000 in throughly renovating and refurnishing the premises. A piece of vacant ground adjoining the hotel may convert into an Open-Air Skating Rink, Bowling Alley or Open-Air Cinematograph Show, etc.

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

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

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-04 - 1922-11-04
Summary:

Scarlet Days,' with Clarine Seymour, Richard Barthelmess, Walter Long, Carol Dempster, George Fawcett and Ralph Graves, a D. W. Griffith production.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-06 - 1922-11-07
Summary:

Adolph Zukor presents George Fitzmaurice production, 'On with the Dance.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-08
Summary:

On with the Dance,' directed by George Fitzmaurice, will be shown at the Star Theatre for a run of four days commencing this Friday. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-09 - 1922-11-09
Summary:

Adolph Zukor presents George Fitzmaurice production, 'On with the Dance' with Mae Murray and David Powell, a Paramount-Artcraft picture. Hongkong bookings at Star Ferry Wharf. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-10 - 1922-11-13
Summary:

Friday 10th to Monday 13th at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m. and Sunday matinee 6 p.m., a special holiday programme, Fitzmaurice production, 'On with the Dance' with Mae Murray and David Powell, the film of the season.

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

Adolph Zukor presents George Fitzmaurice production, 'On with the Dance' with Mae Murray and David Powell, a Paramount-Artcraft picture. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-28
Summary:

Chains' will be the current attraction at the Star Theatre. What a George Eliot novel is in literature the latest Swedish Biograph production to be shown at the Star Theatre this evening is among photoplays. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-06
Summary:

The Storm,' produced on the stage last season by George Broadhurst, is going over to the Star Theatre tomorrow. The picture rights were brought by Carl Laemmle. In turn, Reginald Barker chose House Peters for the leading role, together with Virginia Valli, Matt Moore and Josef Swickard.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-15
Summary:

Foolish Wives,' directed and written by Erich Von Stroheim, will be presented at the Star Theatre today. It is recognized that Carl Laemmle has expended ever a million dollars on the picture. Others in the cast are: Miss du Pont, Mae Smith, Maude George, Dale Fuller, Rudolph Christians.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-15 - 1923-03-16
Summary:

The Coronet: George Arliss in 'The Ruling Passion' and Topical Budget. The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Marion Davies in 'The Cinema Murder' in 6 reels.