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: 1922-10-20
Summary:

This evening, Star Theatre is going to screen 'A Very Good Young Man,' Bryant Washburn's new Paramount picture. With Helene Chadwick playing the leading role, Helen Jerome Eddy and Anna Q. Nilsson have equally important parts. The cast also includes Wade Boteler, Sylvia Ashton,…

2
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.'

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-12
Summary:

Last night, Star Theatre staged the Italian Grand Opera Company which presented 'Carmen' featuring Mlle. Vornos as the central character. The play got an enthusiastic appreciation, specially Vornos' performance and Scamuzzi's ballet. The Orchestra was under the direction of…

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-03
Summary:

Star Theatre is screening a fine melodrama entitled 'Below the Dead Line' featuring J. B. Warner and Bert Sprotte. It is a story of warfare between crooks of the underworld and those responsible for keeping law and order.

5
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-09 - 1923-08-11
Summary:

Saturday & Sunday, August 11 & 12 at 9.15 p.m., Grand Vaudeville Entertainment featuring Miss Maksakova, Miss Gordon, Miss Loraine, etc. Booking at Moutrie's.

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-11
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to host the new company which is famous for its songs and dances with a wide range of appeal. Classical and exotic dances are given by Thomas Astroff, of the Imperial Russian Ballet. The songs are given by Miss Maksakova, lyric soprano from the Metropolitan Opera. The play…

7
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-25 - 1923-10-27
Summary:

Tonight, the J. W. William Company in a Grand Vaudeville Show. With at 5.15, 'Skinner's Dress Suit,' a laughable comedy. At 9.30, Firpo v. McAuliffe, and Willard v. Johnson [sic].

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-25
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to host the J. C. Williams Variety Company. As an extra attraction Star Theatre will be screening the fight pictures of Firpo v. McAuliffe and Williard v. Floyd Johnson. For the 5:15 show, the Williams Co. give their full programme, but the picture will be a comedy, '…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-27
Summary:

The fight films and J. C. Williams Variety Company wind up their engagement at Star Theatre tonight. This afternoon at 2:30, the children's matinee has 'Skinner's Dress Suit' and Buster Keaton in 'The Paleface.' Tomorrow the attraction will be H. B. Warner in '…

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-14 - 1924-01-14
Summary:

Cosmopolitan Productions' 'April Folly' by Cynthia Stockley with Marion Davies, a Paramount picture. Illustration included. Together with Felix, the Cat in 'Fifty-Fifty,' and Neely Edwards in 'Hoboes De Luxe.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-17 - 1924-01-18
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, Jesse L. Lasky presents William DeMille's 'What Every Woman Knows,' a Paramount picture from James M. Barrie's famous play, with Conrad Nagel and Lois Wilson. Illustration included.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-18
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen the film version of Sir James Barrie's humorous 'What Every Woman Knows' starring Loia [sic] Wilson and Conrad Nagel.

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-15
Summary:

Star Theatre presented a Kowloon Dock A. D. C. production, entitled 'The Rajah of Rajahpore,' at a matinee yesterday. Principal members of the cast being Mr. A. Duncan, Nelly O'Neal, Miss Doris Puncheon, V. C., Mr. C. E. Stewart, Mr. J. C. Brown, Mr. H. Duncan and Mr. D. Ogilvie,…

14
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-27 - 1924-02-27
Summary:

Tonight only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Gladys Walton in 'The Wild Party.' Coming tomorrow, Sir James M. Barrie's 'Sentimental Tommy.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-27
Summary:

For one day only, Star Theatre is going to screen 'The Wild Party' featuring the Universal star, Gladys Walton. The film is a comedy of American life with a delightful mixture of humour and drama. A film version of Sir. S. [sic] M. Barrie's 'Sentimental Tommy' is…

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-28 - 1924-02-29
Summary:

Sir J. M. Barrie's story, Gareth Hughes in 'Sentimental Tommy,' a Paramount picture. Photo included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-11 - 1924-03-12
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., Pola Negri in 'Gypsy Blood.' The Star: Tue. & Wed. at 5.30 and 9.15, Anna Q. Nilsson and J. Warren Kerrigan in 'Thundering Dawn.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-22 - 1924-04-23
Summary:

To Please One Woman,'a Lois Weber production and a Paramount picture with Claire Windsor and Edward [sic] Burns. Illustration and photo included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-21
Summary:

For one night only, Star Theatre will be screening the British film 'Milestones,' based on the play of the same name by Arnold Bennett and Edward Knoblock. 'Milestones' was first produced by Frank Vernon under the direction of Messrs. Vedrenne and Eadie at the Royal Theatre,…

20
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-28 - 1924-08-30
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Sir J. M. Barrie's 'The Little Minister,' Baby Peggy in 'Stepping Some,' and Topical Budget. The Star: Today till Saturday at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Estelle Taylor in 'Only a Shop Girl,' supported by Wallace…