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: 1922-12-20 - 1922-12-21
Summary:

Today at 9.15 p.m., Charles Ray in 'The Busher,' Comedy & Gazette. The Italian Grand Opera Company tomorrow, 'Carmen.' Booking at Moutrie's and at Theatre. December 20-21 Remarks: On page 4 and 7, others ads. On 'Carmen' only.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-20
Summary:

The Italian Grand Opera Company is going to give one more performance tomorrow at the Star Theatre, due to a delay in the departure of the steamer by which they will be proceeding to Shanghai. In tomorrow's performance Bizet's production 'Carmen' will be the offering.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-21 - 1922-12-21
Summary:

The Italian Grand Opera Company. Today 9.15 p.m., extra performance, 'Carmen.' Booking at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-21
Summary:

Owing to their steamer for Shanghai having been delayed, the Italian Grand Opera Company will be able to delight the Hongkong public for another night. They will present at the Star Theatre this evening, the popular 'Carmen.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-06 - 1923-01-09
Summary:

Showing Sunday 7th at 6 and 9.15, Monday 8th and Tuesday 9th at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., House Peters in 'The Storm,' a Universal-Jewel, with an all-star cast, including Virginia Valli, Matt Moore and Josef Swickard. Great as a play, great as a picture. Prices as usual. Picture included.…

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-10 - 1923-01-16
Summary:

Commencing Jan. 15th, 'Foolish Wives.' The picture you have all been waiting for. January 10 Remarks: Illustration included. January 11 Remarks: Directed by Von Stroheim. January 13 & 15 Remarks: The film features Erich von Stroheim (of 'Devil's Passkey' and '…

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-11 - 1923-01-11
Summary:

Commencing January 15th, 'Foolish Wives,' a Universal-Jewel production presented by Carl Laemmle, written, directed by and featuring von Stroheim.

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-12 - 1923-01-15
Summary:

Commencing January 15th, daily at 5.30 and 9 p.m. sharp, 'Foolish Wives' by and with von Stroheim, presented by Carl Laemmle, a Universal-Jewel production. Admission: at 5.30, $1.50 and 80 cents; at 9p.m., $2.00 and $1.00. Book your seats at Moutrie's (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.). After 5 p…

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-17 - 1923-01-18
Summary:

Daily at 5.30 and 9 p.m., Carl Laemmle presents the Universal-Jewel production, 'Foolish Wives,' featuring von Stroheim. Booking at Moutrie's. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-20 - 1923-03-21
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'My Wild Irish Rose.' The Star: Today at 9.15 only, 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.' Today at 5.30, Charlie Chaplin in 'Carmen.'

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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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-20 - 1923-03-21
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, My Wild Irish Rose. The Star: Today at 9.15, 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.' Matinee, 5.20, Charlie Chaplin in 'Carmen.'

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

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'My Wild Irish Rose.' The Star: Today at 9.15 only, 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.' At 5.30 only, Charlie Chaplin in '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 - 1923-05-21
Summary:

At the Coronet: Tonight till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Carl Laemmle presents Priscilla Dean, supported by Herbert Rawlinson, in 'Conflict,' Universal-Jewel super production. Illustration included. The Star: Today and tomorrow at 5.30 p.m., the great Griffith film,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-26
Summary:

No Woman Knows' is the big picture commencing today at the Star. This film adaptation from the work of Edna Ferber, 'Fanny Herself,' is stated to be the most human story yet screened. It is a Universal Jewel production, with Mable Julienne Scott.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-09 - 1923-07-11
Summary:

Tonight at 9 sharp, 'Forza Del Destino.' Tuesday, July 10th, 'The Barber of Seville.' Wednesday, July 11th, 'Carmen.' Thursday, July 12th, 'Mignon.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-10 - 1923-07-11
Summary:

July 6, Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci. July 7, Laoioconda. July 8, La Boheme. July 9, Forza Del Destino. July 10, The Barber of Seville. July 11, Carmen. July 12, Mignon.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-11
Summary:

Last night, Star Theatre presented the Italian Grand Opera Company's production of Rossini's three-act opera 'Barbiere di Siviglia.' Although being a comic opera with dialogues which loss effect on account of the language, the play was well sustained. The play featured Signor…

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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…