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: 1923-02-10
Summary:

Oh You Women!,' a photoplay presented by Adolph Zukor, is to be screened at the Star Theatre tomorrow. Supporting Ernest Truex in the leading parts were Louise Huff, Anita Loos and John Emerson. Film synopsis included.

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

An epic tale of surging passion sweeping from the wide plains of the Argentine, through the fascinating frivolities of pre-war Paris, into the blazing turmoil of the German invasion of Northern France, will be unfolded on Monday at the Star Theatre, Kowloon, in 'The Four Horsemen of the…

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-29
Summary:

The Coronet had reluctantly to turn away crowds of people last night at the first showing of 'Hearts are Trumps,' the film version of Cecil Raleigh's famous old Drury Lane melodrama. 'Hearts are Trumps' contains some fine direction by Rex Ingram. Film synopsis included.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-02
Summary:

The Globe Trotters Musical Company will shortly be appearing at the Star Theatre, Kowloon, in programmes of mirth, music, melody, and dances. The Company came out to India last year and have played in all leading theatres of Bandman's Eastern Circuit, Ltd., and Madan Theatres, Ltd. With…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-06
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-06
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-11
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-18
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-17
Summary:

The above-talented combination of worldwide celebrity stars will give their opening performance in the Star Theatre on Tuesday. Performers include Albert Rees, Caruso and Tettrazini, May Regay, Beryl Scott, Phil Lopez, Ivy Nicholls. The company is assisted by a first-class orchestra under the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-14
Summary:

Star Theatre will be screening a Fox photoplay 'The Yellow Stain,' tonight. The film features John Gilbert. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-14
Summary:

John Gilbert, whose work in Fox production, 'Shame,' appeared last night at the Star Theatre in his latest success, 'The Yellow Stain,' and won the approval of the audience. Of course, there is a girl, played by Claire Anderson. She remains loyal to the finish. Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-14
Summary:

There are all the ingredients for an enjoyable evening at the Star tonight when the Fox photoplay, 'The Yellow Stain,' featuring John Gilbert, will be shown for the last time. The story is an attractive one, and the hero plays an unusual part. Film plot included. John Gilbert is…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-21
Summary:

Star Theatre will be screening the film version of Mary Roberts Rinehart's novel 'K' under the title 'K-The Unknown.' The Universal-Jewel attraction stars Virginia Valli and Perey Marmont who is famous for his role in 'If Winter Comes.' The cast also includes…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-21
Summary:

K,' a famous novel by Mary Roberts Rinehart, which will be told on the screen under the title 'K-the Unknown,' Universal Jewel, soon to be shown in the Star Theatre. K. LeMoyne, the man around whom the story is built. Virginia Valli plays the part of Sidney. Percy Marmont, whose…