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: 1922-06-01
Summary:

The opening ceremony took place at the Star Theatre, and some films were screened. A portrait of His Excellency the Governor was first thrown on the screen, followed by the several photographs of H. R. H. the Prince of Wales' visit to the Colony.

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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: 1922-11-22
Summary:

General Film Company's biographical feature 'Bonds that Chafe' is going to show at the Star Theatre. The films with which the Swedish Biograph has established so high a reputation for artistic production have been so much on the sombre side that a light comedy from that studio has…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-01
Summary:

The Manager of Messrs Liggett and Myers was summoned before Mr. R. E. Lindsell at the Magistracy yesterday for exhibiting a poster on Government property without a permit. Mr. E. H. Ray [sic], of the Coronet Theatre, appeared on two summonses of the same nature. He was fined $1 on each summons.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-20
Summary:

Star Theatre is screening 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,' a film version of R. L. Stevenson's novel. Children are not to be admitted to the screening of this film. However, tomorrow night, for the special benefit of the youngsters, Charlie Chaplin's comedy entitles 'Carmen…

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-21
Summary:

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,' a film version of R. L. Stevenson's famous story, is being shown at the Star Theatre tonight, but children will not be admitted to the performance. For the benefit of the youngsters, a special all-comedy programme which includes Charlie in 'Carmen'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-21
Summary:

Three of the more serious dramas in the Courtneidge-Holloway Company's repertoire have been chosen for presentation during their three nights' session at the Star Theatre in Kowloon. Their opening piece will be Sir Arthur Pinero's famous drama 'The Second Mrs. Tanqueray,…

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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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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…

16
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…