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: 1922-06-22
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen a Paramount picture entitled 'The Way of a Man with a Maid,' tomorrow night and over the weekend. The film is a Lasky production with Bryant Washburn in the principal role.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-23 - 1922-06-24
Summary:

Friday 23rd to Monday 26th June at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Jesse L. Lasky presents Bryant Washburn in 'The Way of a Man with a Maid.' No matinee of this picture on Sunday. A Paramount picture, Friday 23, Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 June, the serial film 'The Great Radium Mystery…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-23 - 1922-06-24
Summary:

Friday 23rd to Monday 26th June at 5.30 and 9.15, Jesse L. Lasky presents Bryant Washburn in 'The Way of a Man with a Maid.' No matinee of this picture on Sunday. A Paramount picture, Friday 23, Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 June, the serial film 'The Great Radium Mystery'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-23
Summary:

The Way of a Man with a Maid,' a Lasky picture in which Bryant Washburn takes the leading role, is screened at the Star Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-24 - 1922-06-24
Summary:

From Friday till Monday, 23rd to 26th June 1922 at 5.30 and 9.15, Jesse L. Lasky presents Bryant Washburn in 'The Way of a Man with a Maid,' a Paramount picture. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-26 - 1922-06-26
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Jesse L. Lasky presents Bryant Washburn in 'The Way of a Man with a Maid,' a Paramount picture. No matinee of this picture on Sunday. Today at 7.15, 'A Song of Sixpence.' Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-30 - 1922-10-30
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Fred Stone in 'Johnny Get Your Gun.' Tomorrow, 31st, owing to the Star Theatre being hired by the Japanese Community for the celebration of the birthday of H. L. L. M., there will be no performance. Wednesday to Thursday, Ethel Clayton in 'Pettigrew…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-31 - 1922-10-31
Summary:

Today, owing to the Star Theatre being hired by the Japanese Community for the celebration of the birthday of H. L. L. M., there will be no performance. Wednesday to Thursday, Ethel Clayton in 'Pettigrew's Girl.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-01
Summary:

Pettigrew's Girl,' Jesse Lasky's production starring Ethel Clayton, will be shown today and tomorrow at the Star Theatre.

10
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: 1923-03-20
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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-07
Summary:

Last night at the Star Theatre, the Italian Grand Opera Company staged 'Cavalleria Rusticana' and 'Pagliacci.' The finely presented performances were applauded by the audience. The cast in 'Cavalleria Rusticana' included Mlle. Impallonieni, M. Bernandi and M.…

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-07
Summary:

Jesse [sic] Robbins, who made 'The Ladder Jinx,' has struck out in an entirely new direction. Recognising the great possibilities of a travesty upon popular superstition, he built up an amusing comedy dealing with adventures of an unfortunate young man. If you wish to have a really…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-07
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-20 - 1923-10-27
Summary:

Thursday, Friday and Saturday, October 25 to 27, two splendid boxing films, Luis Firpo vs. Jack McAuliffe and Jess Willard vs. Floyd Johnston. Together with a first-class vaudeville programme including Cora Williams, Young Eddy Polo, Ted Trevor and his dog, and Babe Latour.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-23 - 1923-10-24
Summary:

Two splendid boxing films, 'Luis Firpo vs. Jack McAuliffe,' and 'Jess Willard vs. Floyd Johnston.' Also, a first rate vaudeville bill. A big show at popular pices.

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

Two big fight films, Luis Firpo vs. Jack McAuliffe and Jess Willard vs. Floyd Johnston, and a first-rate vaudeville bill including Jack and Cora Williams, Young Eddie Polo, Ted Trevor and his dogs, Babe Latour, a big show at popular prices. Dress circle and stalls $2, pit $1, service men half…

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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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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].