A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-15
Summary:

The Prisoner,' a quick moving drama starring Herbert Rawlinson, will occupy the screen at the Star tonight til Saturday. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-15
Summary:

Star Theatre will be screening 'The Prisoner' till Saturday. Set in the quaint surroundings of old Vienna, the film features Herbert Rawlinson. Film synopsis included.

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-16
Summary:

The hero of George Barr McCutcheon's romantic novel, 'The Prisoner,' formerly titled 'Castle Craneycrow,' felt about as much for the girl's new solitaire as the prizefight manager in H. C. Witwer's 'The Leather Pushers,' who regarded engagement…

4
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-18
Summary:

Fools and Riches' the Herbert Rawlinson features showing tonight at the Star, is the story of a happy go lucky fellow, a victim of too much wealth, whose idea was that it was his duty to spend all the money his father had amassed.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-18
Summary:

Tonight, Star Theatre will be screening the Herbert Rawlinson feature entitled 'Fools and Riches.' Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-18
Summary:

Fools and Riches,' Universal attraction which comes to the Star Theatre today, was especially written for Herbert Rawlinson, and that popular romantic hero of the screen is said never to have had a better vehicle for his versatile ability. Film synopsis included. The story is written by…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-05
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen 'The Hope.' A portion of a principal street of Peshawar was duplicated in Metro Studios, Hollywood for the production of the melodrama. The set is 150 feet in length. Both sides of the buildings of East India are occupied by shops. The buildings are…

8
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-13
Summary:

Star Theatre provides the programme includes the special engagement of Holt and Sawyer, clever performers from Dick Norton's well-known Globe Trotters. The pictures for tomorrow, will be 'My Mystery Girl' [sic], featuring Herbert Rawlinson and 'Golf' featuring Larry…

9
Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-13
Summary:

Tonight, Star Theatre will be presenting a special programme of Holt and Sawyer, performers from Dick Norton's 'Globe Trotters.' They have come directly from Carlton, Shanghai. Last night, the duo gave their first performance which was supplemented by the screening of a '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-28
Summary:

Showing at the Star Theatre for one run only is an exciting drama called 'The Dancing Cheat,' in which Herbert Rawlinson and Alice Lake play the leading part. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-28
Summary:

Star Theatre is screening 'The Dancing Cheat' featuring Herbert Rawlinson and Alice Lake, this evening.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-28
Summary:

Love is life's greatest gamble. That is the keynote of 'The Dancing Cheat,' the principal picture showing at the Star Theatre. What this drama is it would be unfair to cinema-goers to disclose, but suffice it to say that it lacks neither interest nor excitement. Herbert Rawlinson…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-10
Summary:

Mr. Ray has received a wireless from the Wish Wynne Company regretting that, they will not arrive in time to appear at the Star Theatre tonight. A picture programme including a very exciting drama, 'Dark Stairways,' starring Herbert Rawlinson, will be shown.