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: 1922-09-19
Summary:

Harold Lloyd's comedy 'A Sailor Made Man' is still an attraction at the Coronet Theatre. However, it will have to give place to 'The Girl in the Taxi' tomorrow. Besides, at the Star Theatre, Charles Ray's 'Greased Lightning' will be shown from tonight till…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-01 - 1922-11-02
Summary:

Commencing today till Saturday, William Fox presents Pearl White in Henri Bernstein's dramatic masterpiece, 'The Thief.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-01 - 1922-11-04
Summary:

From today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox special production, Pearl White in Henri Bernstein's dramatic masterpiece, 'The Thief,' 7 reels. Prices of admission: 9.15 p.m. performance, $1.20 and 80 cents; 5.15 p.m., 70 cents and 50 cents. Booking at the theatre.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-04 - 1922-11-04
Summary:

Today only, last shows, Henri Bernstein's dramatic masterpiece, 'The Thief' featuring Pearl White. From Sunday till Tuesday, Owen Moore in 'The Chicken in the Case,' a Selznick picture.

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-22 - 1923-01-22
Summary:

They are coming up strong at the Star. After 'Foolish Wives,' there're still big pictures to be enjoyed. Mon. 22nd till 24th Jan., 'His Official Fiancee,' with Vivian Master [sic]. Thurs. 25th till 27th Jan., 'The Counterfeit' with Elsie Ferguson. Sun. 28th…

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-22 - 1923-01-22
Summary:

They are coming up strong at the Star. After 'Foolish Wives' there are still big pictures to be enjoyed from the programme of this theatre. Monday, 22nd till 24th January, 'His Official Fiancee' with Vivian Martin. Thursday 25th till 27th January, 'The Counterfeit'…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-13 - 1923-03-14
Summary:

The Coronet: John Barrymore in 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.' Wed. matinees, 'Baby Mine.' The Star: Tue. & Wed. at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Charles Ray in 'Bill Henry.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-13 - 1923-03-14
Summary:

The Coronet: Tuesday and Wednesday, 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.' Wednesday matinee, 'Baby Mine.' The Star: Tuesday and Wednesday at 5.30 and 9.15, Charles Ray in 'Bill Henry.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-13 - 1923-03-14
Summary:

The Coronet: Today and Wednesday, 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.' Wednesday, matinee, Baby Mine. The Star: Tuesday and Wednesday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Charles Ray in Bill Henry.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-28 - 1923-05-01
Summary:

On Metro's master film, 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.' April 28 Remarks: Comment by Henry Arthur Jones included. April 30 Remarks: Comment by Fannie Hurst included. May 1 Remarks: Comment by H. H. Van Loan included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-17 - 1923-05-17
Summary:

A great Drury Lane drama made into a striking filmplay, 'The Sporting Duchess' was written and produced by Augustus Harris, Cecil Raleigh and Henry Hamilton. It has been made into a tip-top seven-reel cine melodrama by Vitagraph.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-24 - 1923-05-24
Summary:

Old Dad,' played by Mildred Harris, supported by Myrtle Stedman and Irving Cummings, First National attraction.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-19
Summary:

The Best of Luck,' a feature starring Kathryn Williams and Fred Malatesta, is a screen adaptation of the novel by Henry Hamilton, now being screened at the Star Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-19
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen a Metro production entitled 'The Best of Luck' featuring Katherine Williams [sic] and Fred Malatesta. The film is a screen adaptation of the novel by Henry Hamilton. Full of thrill and horse racing drama, the play had a successful run at Drury Lane.

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Headline: At the Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-18 - 1923-10-18
Summary:

Thursday, Friday and Saturday, George Arliss in 'Disraeli,' from his celebrated stage success by Louis N. Parker, directed by Henry Kolker. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-19
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-31
Summary:

A delightful programme by the Hongkong Philharmonic Society proved a distinct success at the Theatre Royal on Saturday night. Mr. S. Collett's baton secured some altogether able renderings of English songs. The performers gave delight in the Morris Dance and the Shepards' Dance from…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-01
Summary:

The Call of Youth,' a British film is being shown at the Star Theatre. It was written by Henry Arthur Jones, with a complete cast headed by Ben Webster, Mary Glynn [sic] and Malcolm Cherry. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-04
Summary:

After their success at the Theatre Royal on Saturday, the Hongkong Philharmonic Society appeared at the Star Theatre last night in a repeat performance and recorded another success. The orchestra again carried themselves well and gave a fine rendering of the Henry VIII dances. The Song of Our…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-17
Summary:

Global Trotters' is back to Star Theatre this week for their Prestige performance. Performers include Henry Reynolds, Edna Raymonde and Dick Norton.