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: 1922-10-30 - 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: 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: 1923-07-19 - 1923-07-19
Summary:

Today at 1 p.m., Nicola will be hanged on the praya, near Blake Pier.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-20
Summary:

Nicola's stunt near Blake Pier yesterday was rewarded with a crowded house at the Star Theatre. He again appears tonight with his clever company and tomorrow night he hopes to make his announcements.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-20
Summary:

The Great Nicola, who is now enjoying a very successful season at the Star Theatre, thrilled an enormous tiffin hour crowd near Blake Pier yesterday by freeing himself from his precarious position. Discarding his jacket and topee, Nicola was firmly tied up. Two Chinese firemen are going about it…

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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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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…

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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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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-25 - 1923-10-27
Summary:

Tonight, the J. C. Williams Coy. in a grand vaudeville show with at 5.15, 'Skinner's Dress Suit,' a laughable comedy; at 9.30, Firpo vs. McAuliffe and Willard vs. Johnson, as good as being at the ringside.

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-25 - 1923-10-25
Summary:

3 nights only, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, October 25, 26 and 27 at 9.15 p.m., the biggest amusement bargain of the season, two big shows in one. J. C. Williams big variety comedy; Tex Rickard's big boxing film: Luis Firpo vs. Jack McAuliffe and Jess Willard vs. Floyd Johnson. Bargain…

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-25
Summary:

Besides the fight films advertised for the Star, there is a vaudeville programme. The J. C. Williams Company are old-timers in the East and the variety of their offerings should ensure the first-class entertainment. Performers include Babe Latour, Eddie Polo, Jack Williams and Ted Trevor. The…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-25 - 1923-10-27
Summary:

Tonight, The J. C. Williams Coy in a grand vaudeville show. Showing together at 5.15, 'Skinner's Dress Suit,' a laughable comedy, and at 9.30, Firpo vs. McAuliffe and Willard vs. Johnson.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-26
Summary:

At Star Theatre, J. C. Williamson provides a variety of entertainment, performed by Babe Latour, Young Eddie Polo, Ted Trevor, Jack and Cora.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-26
Summary:

The J. C. Williams Variety Company were accorded a warm reception at the Star last night. Jack Williams earned applause in songs and syncopation. Other performers include Young Eddie and Babe Latour. Jack and Cora had an act called 'The Novelty Whirl.' The programme will be repeated…