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: 1912-10-07 - 1912-10-09
Summary:

A bazaar and fancy fete will be held (by kind permission of the commandant and officers of the Hongkong Volunteer Corps) on the Volunteer Parade Ground, on Saturday, October 19th from 2.30 to 6.30 p.m.; many novelties that are suitable for Christmas presents, including Children's play…

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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: 1922-12-25 - 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.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-15
Summary:

The Star Theatre was well filled last night on the occasion of a minstrel show and variety entertainment by members of the St. Louis Juvenile Club assisted by local amateurs. Those taking part included Messrs. A. R. Tavares, Leo Guimaraes, J. Montaldo, C. Figueiredo, L. Soares, E. Alves,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-10 - 1924-01-10
Summary:

Jesse L. Lasky presents Cecil DeMille's 'Forbidden Fruit' by Jeanie Macpherson, a Paramount picture. In order that Hongkong residents may be sure of obtaining accommodation, seats may be booked at the Star Ferry for both 5.30 and 9.15 shows. Prices: 5.30 p.m., $1.00 and 60 cents;…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-11 - 1924-01-11
Summary:

Jesse L. Lasky presents Cecil DeMille's 'Forbidden Fruit' by Jeanie Macpherson, a Paramount picture. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-17 - 1924-01-18
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, Jesse L. Lasky presents William DeMille's 'What Every Woman Knows,' a Paramount picture from James M. Barrie's famous play, with Conrad Nagel and Lois Wilson. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-17 - 1924-01-18
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, Jesse L. Lasky presents William DeMille's production of Sir James M. Barrie's famous play, 'What Every Woman Knows,' with Conrad Nagel and Lois Wilson, a Paramount picture. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-02 - 1924-02-04
Summary:

Today only at 5.30 & 9.15, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Pilgrim.' At 2.30, Eddie Polo in 'Cap'n Kidd.' Tomorrow at 6 & 9.15, Robert Warwick in 'The Fourteenth Man.' February 2 Remarks: On page 6, another ad on the film 'The Fourteenth Man,'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-02 - 1924-02-04
Summary:

The 14th Man,' presented by Jesse L. Lasky with Robert Warwick, a Paramount-Artcraft picture. Plot and illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-17 - 1924-05-19
Summary:

Tonight only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Jesse L. Lasky presents Wallace Reid in 'Excuse My Dust,' a Paramount Artcraft picture. May 17 Remarks: Illustration included.