A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Star Theatre: Peking Road, Kowloon; Tel. K795, the Biggest House Exhibiting the Best Pictures
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-07 - 1922-11-07
Summary:

Tuesday 7th to Thursday 9th at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Bryant Washburn in 'Love Insurance.' Tuesday 7th, November at 7.15, 'The Woman in Grey.' On Wednesday 8th at 7.15 p.m., the Johnstone Troupe of magicians and hypnotists.

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Headline: Star Theatre: Peking Road, Kowloon; Tel. K795, the Biggest House Exhibiting the Best Pictures
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-08 - 1922-11-09
Summary:

Tuesday 7th to Thursday 9th at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Bryant Washburn in 'Love's Insurance.' Today 7.15 p.m., the Johnstone Troupe of magicians and hypnotists. Watch Friday's programme, 'On with the Dance.'

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Headline: Coming to the Star
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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Headline: Coming to The Star
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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Headline: Tomorrow at the Star
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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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: 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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Headline: New Gibson's Film: 'Ride for Your Life' at Star - Showing Tomorrow
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-16
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Headline: To Have and to Hold': Final Screening This Evening
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-06
Summary:

To Have and to Hold,' made by Paramount from the novel by Mary Johnstone [sic], is a picture currently showing at the Star Theatre. Bert Lytell and Betty Compson are the lead players. Film plot included.

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Headline: Star's Big Film: 'To Have and To Hold' Today
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-06
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Headline: The Sawdust Trail: Noted Players Support Hoot Gibson
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-09
Summary:

The cast supporting Hoot Gibson in 'The Sawdust Trail,' his Universal starring feature at the Star Theatre today is of special note. Josie Sedgwick, famous as the leading woman in 'Jubilo,' plays the role of 'Calamity June,' the wild west cowgirl. Others in the cast…