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: 1922-09-08
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-20
Summary:

A Very Good Young Man,' Bryant Washburn's new Paramount picture, will be shown at the Star Theatre this evening. Four leading women play important roles in the production, including Helene Chadwick, Helen Jerome Eddy, Julia Faye and Anna Q. Nilsson. Other members in the cast are Wade…

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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,…

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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.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-25 - 1922-12-25
Summary:

25th and 26th at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Jesse L. Lasky presents William DeMille's production of 'The Prince Chap' featuring Thomas Meighan, adaptation of Edward Peple's old romance drama.

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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…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-25
Summary:

A very enjoyable variety entertainment was given in the ballroom of the Club Lusitano last evening. Some fine local talent was assembled. Leeds and Le Mar, whose short run at the Star Theatre, Kowloon, recently attracted many theatre-goers. The sketch entitled 'Tit bits' was in…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-02
Summary:

Below the Deadline,' is the Star Attraction commencing today, which is starred by J. B. Warner and Bert Sprotte.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-02
Summary:

Below the Dead Line,' commencing at the Star today, is pure melodrama, but the story is given dignity. Film synopsis included. J.B. Warner, as the Donovan of the police, and Bert Sprotte as the gang leader, are two main roles. Lillian Biron's attractive personality in this film is…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-03
Summary:

Below The Deadline,' is now running at Star Theatre, which is starred by J. B. Warner and Bert Sprotte. Short review included.

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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.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-03
Summary:

The Star Theatre's present programme provides a rattling good entertainment. The feature film is a melodrama, 'Below the Dead Line.' J.B. Warner takes the role of the police, while Bert Sprotte takes the role of the gang leader.

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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.

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-09 - 1923-08-11
Summary:

Saturday and Sunday, August 11 and 12 at 9.15 p.m., grand vaudeville entertainment, Miss Maksakova, lyric soprano, from metropolitan opera; E. & V. Roudine, famous duo from the London coliseum; Miss Gordon, English and French cantatrice; Thomas Astroff, imperial Russian ballet, classical and…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-09 - 1923-08-11
Summary:

Saturday and Sunday, August 11 and 12 at 9.15 p.m., grand vaudeville entertainment, Miss Maksakova, lyric Soprano, from Metropolitan Opera. E. and V. Roudine, famous duo from the London Coliseum. Also Miss Gordon, the English and French cantatrice; Thomas Astroff, imperial Russian ballet,…

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-09 - 1923-08-09
Summary:

A treat is in store for Star patrons on Saturday and Sunday next when a grand vaudeville entertainment is announced of a very divergent kind. Miss Maksakova, lyric soprano from the Metropolitan Opera is to sing and she will be supported by Miss Gordon, English and French cantatrice, Miss Loraine…

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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…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-11
Summary:

Kowloon residents have another opportunity of an evening's vaudeville entertainment. The new company, which makes their first appearance tonight, appears to have a fine programme. Miss Maksakova, from the Metropolitan Opera, is a lyric soprano, and another singer is Miss Gordon. Other…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-22 - 1923-08-22
Summary:

Saturday only at 2.30 p.m., three episodes weekly, Carl Laemmle presents 'In the Days of Buffalo Bill,' starring Art Acord, directed by Edward Laemmle. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-14
Summary:

Jimmy Wallingford, son of the famous but notorious J. Rufus Wallingford, of 'Get Rich Quick' fame, is the main character in the film offering at The Star tonight. Mr. Randolph Chester, the author of the Wallingford stories, decided to let Jimmy grow up, and in 'The Son of…