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: 1922-07-28 - 1922-07-31
Summary:

Friday, 28th to Monday 31st, Grace Darling in 'The Discarded Woman.' 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: 1922-07-28 - 1922-07-31
Summary:

Friday 28th to Monday 31st, presenting Grace Darling in 'The Discarded Woman,' a highly dramatic and true to life story. 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., 4.30…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-27 - 1922-10-28
Summary:

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

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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.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-27 - 1923-01-27
Summary:

Both are Paramount girls, but so vastly different: the one the sophisticated type of grown-up womanhood; the other, personification of innocent and graceful girlhood, but both nevertheless really lovable. You see the one in 'Counterfeit,' the other in 'Innocent Adventuress,'…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-29 - 1923-12-29
Summary:

Special starring engagement of Izako, the world famous court magician, presenting a series of tricks and illusions. Film attraction is Grace Darmond in 'The Midnight Guest.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-29 - 1923-12-29
Summary:

Sunday and Monday, December 30 and 31, special starring engagement of Izako, the world-famous court magician. Together with film attraction, Grace Darmond in 'The Midnight Guest.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-29
Summary:

Star patrons have a Royal treat in store for them on Sunday when Izake, a famous Russian Court conjurer, begins an engagement limited to two days. His illusions and tricks recently caused a great deal of favourable comment in Shanghai. The film part of the night's show is 'The Midnight…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-31 - 1923-12-31
Summary:

The Coronet: Last performances today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Constance Talmadge in 'Dangerous Business,' a First National attraction, and Buster Keaton in 'One Week.' The Star: Tonight at 5.30 & 9.15, Izako, Russian Court Conjurer and Grace Darmond in 'The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-31 - 1923-12-31
Summary:

The Star: Tonight at 5.30 and 9.15, Izako, Russian court conjurer and Grace Darmond in 'The Midnight Guest.' The Grand: Tonight only, Anita Stewart in 'Yellow Typhoon' and Buster Keaton in 'The Boat.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-31 - 1923-12-31
Summary:

The Star: Tonight at 5.30 and 9.15, Izako, the Russian Court Conjurer and Grace Darmond in 'The Midnight Guest.' The Grand: Tonight only, Anita Stewart in 'The Yellow Typhoon' and Buster Keaton in 'The Boat.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-01
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-19
Summary:

Seldom do patrons of a theatre give way to spontaneous applause before they have seen an act, but this happened at the Star Theatre last evening when the curtain went up for the turn of The Littlejohns. The stage was draped with curtains which sparked as with jewels. A graceful acrobatic dance…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-21
Summary:

Such is the claim made in respect of the picture now being shown at the Star Theatre. 'Enemies of Women' attracted its thousands; 'Little Old New York' should be equally persuasive in its appeal to those who are moved by gorgeous settings and thrills. Marion Davies is the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-10-14
Summary:

Mr. Tod Sanborn, spoken of as the World's greatest Xylophonist will appear at the Star Theatre. He manipulates the xylophone with an ease and grace that is admirable and whether it be in classical selections or syncopated jazz, his work is always that of a great artist. He has selected from…