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: 1909-10-06
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – Your excellent editorial note of today regarding cinematograph pictures deserves more than passing consideration. Apart altogether from the question as to whether such pictures are intended to educate or amuse the public, there remains the fact that they can be made…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-30
Summary:

Star Theatre, Kowloon, is screening 'Secret Service,' a Paramount Artcraft production featuring Robert Warwick, Theodore Roberts and Wanda Hawley. In addition to the attraction of 'Secret Service,' an Opera selection will be given by M. Majurel. Lyson Dherlys will present…

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-08
Summary:

An artistic programme of classical dances was given by the Russian artistes, M. and Mme. Alixieff at the Star Theatre last night. It is stated that they drew crowded house nightly at the Lyric Theatre at Manila, and a second engagement was sought by the Empire Theatre. Besides, 'Boots,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-08
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to host M. and Mme. Alixeeff [sic] for a three nights session of classic dancing. The entertainment will be assisted by the screening of 'Boots' featuring Dorothy Gish.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-19
Summary:

Luxury,' starring Rubye De Remer, is the attraction at the Star Theatre for this evening and Weekend. It is proclaimed by the celebrated French artist M. Paul, that Miss Rubye is the most beautiful woman in America. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-30 - 1922-10-31
Summary:

Today 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Fred Stone in 'Johnny-Get-Your-Gun.' Tomorrow, no performance owing to the Star Theatre being hired by the Japanese Community for the celebration of the Birthday of H. I. J. M. Wednesday to Thursday, Ethel Clayton in 'Pettigrew's Girl.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-22 - 1922-11-25
Summary:

5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Russell in 'Eastward Ho!', pictured from the novel by the well-known author, William M. Raine, a William Fox production. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Hurricane Hutch.' Tuesday to Thursday, episodes 5 and 6; Friday to Monday, episodes 7…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-25 - 1922-11-25
Summary:

Eastward Ho!', a William Fox production from the novel by William M. Raine, by William Russell.

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Headline: Cinema Rowdies
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-20
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – It is remarkable that the cinema management allows to go unheeded and unchecked the most awful noise sometimes pervades the Star Theatre. Demonstrations such as those that took place on Sunday evening at the screening of the picture entitled 'Black is White,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-21
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – Replying to 'Cinema Rowdies,' it is mentioned that apparently what is complained of is the applause of the children at matinees. Places of amusement owe a certain duty to the public, along with their primary object of making profits for their proprietors.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-07 - 1923-04-07
Summary:

A Nazimova production, directed by Charles Bryant, Nazimova in 'A Doll's House,' from the play by Henrik Ibsen, scenario by Peter M. Winter, photography by Charles Van Enger. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-08
Summary:

Some excellent films have been shown in Hongkong from time to time but surely nothing finer in its way than the film version of 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse,' which crowded audiences saw for the first time at the Star Theatre, Kowloon, yesterday. The plot of the widely read…

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Headline: A Star Omission
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-11
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) Sir, – I attended the 9.15 p.m. performance at the Star Theatre last night, and I would like to draw attention to a very noticeable fact that at the close of the performance there was an absence of the National Anthem. In its place, a lively march tune was played…

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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: 1923-07-25
Summary:

A very enjoyable variety entertainment was given in the ballroom of the Club Lusitano last evening. Some fine local talent was assembled. Leeds and Le Mar, whose short run at the Star Theatre, Kowloon, recently attracted many theatre-goers. The sketch entitled 'Tit bits' was in…

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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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-17
Summary:

The Star is showing 'What Every Woman Knows,' a film adapted from the stage play by the brilliant Mr. J. M. Barrie.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-17 - 1924-01-17
Summary:

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

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-18
Summary:

Those who admire the works of Sir James Barrie will be satisfied with 'What Every Woman Knows' as a picture. Lois Wilson and Conrad Nagel are the stars.