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: 1923-04-02
Summary:

The Sea Wolf,' adapted from Jack London's story with the same name, is now being shown at the Star Theatre. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-03
Summary:

The screen version of 'The Sea Wolf' is now being shown at the Star Theatre. The novel is written by Jack London. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-04-03
Summary:

The Sea Wolf,' a film version of Jack London's famous tale which is attracting a good deal of attention at the Star Theatre this week. The film starred Noah Beery.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-03
Summary:

Star Theatre is currently screening the film version of Jack London's novel 'The Sea Wolf.' Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-15
Summary:

Today Star Theatre will show 'Adventures of Buffalo Bill' at 2.30. Then 'In Wrong' starred by Jack Pickford will be shown at 5.30. While Miss Tina Gerald and Tom Fenwick will appear from their repertoire 'The Intruder' at 9.15.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-24
Summary:

The Star announce a pleasingly novel entertainment for the three days commencing tomorrow. The fight film of Firpo v McAuliffe and Willard v Floyd Johnson will be shown, and in addition a vaudeville programme is offered. Jack and Cora Williams appear in some astonishing dental feats and Young…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-24
Summary:

In view of the tremendous fight put up by Firpo in his championship encounter with Dempsey, special interest attaches to the boxing pictures to be shown at the Star starting tomorrow. Firpo is seen in action against Jack McAuliffe. The other fight shows Jess Willard and Floyd Johnson, a rising…

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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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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-26
Summary:

Last night, Star Theatre screened two fight films and hosted J.C. Williams's Variety Company which attracted a large audience. Williams Co. is known for its cleverness and originality in their vaudeville entertainment. Jack and Cora gave an astounding exhibition of strength in the teeth,…

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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…

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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…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-17
Summary:

Salome' will be shown at the Star for one day. Other big features being booked to follow including 'The Prisoner of Zenda,' 'Dr. Jack' and 'Dead Game.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-19
Summary:

The Prisoner of Zenda' is based on Anthony Hope's novel, which will be screened at the Star tonight. The film is made by Rex Ingram, starring Alice Terry. On Wednesday, the attraction will be Harold Lloyd's 'Dr. Jack.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-19
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, Star Theatre will be screening the screen version of Anthony Hope's novel 'Prisoner of Zenda.' The Rex Ingram directed film features Alice Terry. On Wednesday, the theatre will be screening 'Dr. Jack' featuring Harold Lloyd.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-20
Summary:

The Star is celebrating the Anniversary Week by putting on some unusually good pictures. Starting with 'Salome' last Sunday, it is now presenting 'The Prisoner of Zenda,' with Alice Terry at the head of a star cast. Other films promised for this week are Harold Lloyd in…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-21
Summary:

Dr. Jack' starred by Harold Lloyd, will be shown at the Star tonight. Plot and production summary included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-21
Summary:

Tonight, Star Theatre will be screening a comedy, entitled 'Doctor Jack,' featuring Harold Lloyd. The film doesn't have a great deal of the story. Rather it is completely made for comical purposes, with Lloyd as the 'sunshine' doctor showing his wonderful cures and novel…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-21
Summary:

It requires no great wisdom to be able to predict that the Star will be crowded for the next two days when it is mentioned that Harold Lloyd in 'Doctor Jack' is the big attraction. There are lots of people who never otherwise go inside a cinema who throw aside all other engagements…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-22
Summary:

The whimsicalities of Harold Lloyd evoked roars of laughter from a crowded house at the Star last night. Harold in this film becomes a doctor, with a novel notion of treatment in the cases he is called upon to deal with. Film plot included. 'Doctor Jack' can be prescribed as a sure…