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: 1922-05-30 - 1922-06-03
Summary:

Thursday, June 1st to Friday, June 2nd at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Paramount's 'Jane Goes A' Wooing' featuring Vivian Martin, 'Welcome Little Stranger,' and Paramount Graphic. At 7.15 p.m., the serial picture, 'The Great Radium Mystery,' 1st & 2nd…

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-16
Summary:

The Poppy Girl's Husband,' featuring William S. Hart, will be screened at the Star Theatre from today until the 19th. An attraction for Sunday is the engagement of little lady La Belle Cora in her novelty statuary and posing acts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-21 - 1922-07-24
Summary:

Friday, 21st to Monday 24th, 5.30 & 9.15, Margerite [sic] Clark in 'Little Miss Hoover,' a Paramount picture. Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both ways.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-22 - 1922-07-24
Summary:

Friday 21st to Monday 24th at 5.30 and 9.15, Marguerite Clark in 'Little Miss Hoover,' a Paramount picture. Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both ways. Open daily: 4.30 to 5.15 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday s: 2 to 2.15 p.m., 4.30 to 5.15 p.m…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-24 - 1923-02-24
Summary:

Today at 5.30 p.m. and tomorrow at 6 p.m., Prof. Eruch assisted by Mme. Edna will perform. At 9.15 p.m., 'Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch.' Sunday at 9.15 p.m., 'Little Women.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-24 - 1923-02-24
Summary:

Today at 5.30 p.m., tomorrow at 6 p.m., Prof. Eruch assisted by Madame. Edna. Prices: $2, $1 and 50 cents. 9.15 p.m., 'Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch.' Sunday at 9.15 p.m., 'Little Women.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-26 - 1923-02-28
Summary:

Today at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., 'Little Women,' in 6 parts, Comedy & Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-26 - 1923-02-28
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'Little Women' in 6 parts. Also Comedy and Gazette.

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Headline: No Woman Knows'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-26
Summary:

The attraction at the Star Theatre is the big human picture, 'No Woman Knows,' featuring Mabel Julienne Scott, who gives a wonderful interpretation of 'Fanny Herself,' the chief character in the book of the same name.

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-26
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen 'No Woman Knows' featuring Mabel Julienne Scott. The film is a screen version of the Edna Ferber's novel 'Fanny Herself.' The trueness of life exhibited in the film makes it special.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-21
Summary:

Nicola performance has been a great success and he has decided to remain at the Star Theatre a little longer.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-21
Summary:

Nicola has undertaken to execute two more sensational escapes. The evening, at the Star Theatre, Kowloon, he has promised to allow himself to be locked into a tank full of water from which he will have to escape in a little more than a minute. The second escape feat is to take place tomorrow…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-31
Summary:

The Off-Shore Pirate' is the attraction at the Star, commencing today.Viola Dana takes the role of Ardita Farnam. Film plot included. 'The Off-Shore Pirate' is a delightful little story, and the plot holds the interest all the way through.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-08 - 1923-11-10
Summary:

Mary Pickford in 'Little Lord Fauntleroy.' Tonight at 5.30 p.m., 60 & 40 cents; at 9.15 p.m., $1 & 60 cents.

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

A big picture at bargain prices, Mary Pickford in 'Little Lord Fauntleroy.' Tonight at 5.30 p.m., 60 cents and 40 cents; at 9.15 p.m., $1.00 and 60 cents.

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

Tonight till Saturday, Mary Pickford in 'Little Lord Fauntleroy' from Frances Hodgson Burnett's famous story, scenario by Bernard McConville, photography by Charles Rosher, direction by Alfred E. Green and Jack Pickford. Illustration included.

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

Mary Pickford has a dual role in this film. Film plot included.

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

Star Theatre is going to screen 'Little Lord Fauntleroy,' from tonight. The film features Mary Pickford in dual roles.

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

Mary Pickford is always a welcome visitor, and her announced appearance at the Star tonight in 'Little Lord Fauntleroy' makes pleasant reading. She must be commended for one virtue before all others, she invariably chooses appropriate plays. Reports of exhibitors all state that their…