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: 1906-04-06
Summary:

Thursday, April 5 – Sergt. Gordon raided the Ko Shing Theatre early yesterday morning, and brought 41 gamblers before Mr. Hareland. Most of the gamblers were actors. His worship imposed a fine of $50 on the first defendant and the rest $2 each. Money and gambling implements were forfeited.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1906-07-13
Summary:

Sergeant Gordon bought eleven men before Mr. Hazeland charged with gambling at No. 369, Queen's Road West. The first and the second defendant was charged $50 and the rest $3 each. Another gambling raid was made by Inspector Smith in which he arrested 17 men in the Chung Hing Theatre at Po…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-03-14
Summary:

Wednesday, March 13 – Li Fong Shan, a returned coolie from South Africa, was charged by Sergeant Gordon with stealing a woollen jacket. The complainant, who is a hawker, said he was selling his wares near the Ko Shing Theatre when defendant suddenly snatched up his jacket and made off. He…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-08
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-20
Summary:

A Very Good Young Man,' Bryant Washburn's new Paramount picture, will be shown at the Star Theatre this evening. Four leading women play important roles in the production, including Helene Chadwick, Helen Jerome Eddy, Julia Faye and Anna Q. Nilsson. Other members in the cast are Wade…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-09 - 1923-08-11
Summary:

Saturday & Sunday, August 11 & 12 at 9.15 p.m., Grand Vaudeville Entertainment featuring Miss Maksakova, Miss Gordon, Miss Loraine, etc. Booking at Moutrie's.

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-09 - 1923-08-11
Summary:

Saturday and Sunday, August 11 and 12 at 9.15 p.m., grand vaudeville entertainment, Miss Maksakova, lyric soprano, from metropolitan opera; E. & V. Roudine, famous duo from the London coliseum; Miss Gordon, English and French cantatrice; Thomas Astroff, imperial Russian ballet, classical and…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-09 - 1923-08-11
Summary:

Saturday and Sunday, August 11 and 12 at 9.15 p.m., grand vaudeville entertainment, Miss Maksakova, lyric Soprano, from Metropolitan Opera. E. and V. Roudine, famous duo from the London Coliseum. Also Miss Gordon, the English and French cantatrice; Thomas Astroff, imperial Russian ballet,…

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-09 - 1923-08-09
Summary:

A treat is in store for Star patrons on Saturday and Sunday next when a grand vaudeville entertainment is announced of a very divergent kind. Miss Maksakova, lyric soprano from the Metropolitan Opera is to sing and she will be supported by Miss Gordon, English and French cantatrice, Miss Loraine…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-11
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to host the new company which is famous for its songs and dances with a wide range of appeal. Classical and exotic dances are given by Thomas Astroff, of the Imperial Russian Ballet. The songs are given by Miss Maksakova, lyric soprano from the Metropolitan Opera. The play…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-11
Summary:

Kowloon residents have another opportunity of an evening's vaudeville entertainment. The new company, which makes their first appearance tonight, appears to have a fine programme. Miss Maksakova, from the Metropolitan Opera, is a lyric soprano, and another singer is Miss Gordon. Other…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-04 - 1924-04-05
Summary:

Two days only, Friday and Saturday, today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, 'Potash and Perlmutter,' with Barney Bernard, Alex Carr and Vera Gordon. A big picture at small prices. Matinee 40 cents and 60 cents. Nights 60 cents and $1.00. Illustration included. April 5 Remarks: Today,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-12
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-26
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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-17 - 1924-12-17
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, December 18 to 20, William Fox presents 'The Silent Command' with Edmund Lowe, Alma Tell, Martha Mansfield, Betty Jewel, Florence Martin and Bela Lugosi, a J. Gordon Edwards production. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-18 - 1924-12-18
Summary:

Tonight, William Fox presents 'The Silent Command' with Edmund Lowe, Alma Tell, Martha Mansfield, Betty Jewel, Florence Martin and Bela Lugosi, a J. Gordon Edwards production. Proceeded by a beautiful and novel prologue, entitled 'Gypsy Love.' Extra added attraction, Bohemian…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-19 - 1924-12-20
Summary:

Dorothy Dalton in 'The Idol of the North.' Price details included. December 20 Remarks: Vara Gordon in 'Humoresque.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-19 - 1924-12-20
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, Dorothy Dalton in 'The Idol of the North.' Matinees, 50 cents and 80 cents; nights, 80 cents and $1.20. December 20 Remarks: Starting tomorrow, Vera Gordon in 'Humoresque.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-20 - 1924-12-20
Summary:

Today, Dorothy Dalton in 'The Idol of the North.' Starting tomorrow, Vera Gordon in 'Humoresque,' the most beautiful story ever unfolded on the film.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-22 - 1924-12-22
Summary:

Today at 5.30 only, Vara Gordon in 'Humoresque.' At 9.15 p.m., Signor Ronconi's Grand Concert.