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: 1923-06-07
Summary:

Mack Sennet [sic], in his five-reel comedy, 'Love, Honour and Behave,' commencing tonight at the Star. Two newlyweds – Marie Prevost and George O'Hara – came before the Divorce Court. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-07
Summary:

A departure from Mack Sennett Comedy tradition is promised in the five reel mirth-maker, 'Love, Honour and Behave,' which commencing tonight at the Star Theatre. Charles Murray is introduced as a grave and reverend judge. Other starring included Marie Prevost and George O'Hara.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-23
Summary:

The Love Light' is a story of Italy, starring Mary Pickford, which is the feature film commencing tomorrow at the Star. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-23
Summary:

Cousin Kate' is the star picture in the Grand's change of programme today. Cousin Kate, played by Alice Joyce, is one of those very efficient kind of people who always want to look after everybody else and keep them out of trouble. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-23
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen the Mary Pickford drama 'The Love Light.' Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-11
Summary:

Pollyanna,' featuring Mary Pickford, follows up its success at the Coronet by two days showing at the Star, commencing tonight. Kowloon residents who missed this film at the Coronet last week should be sure to visit the other house today or tomorrow, for they will be certain of an…

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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…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-09
Summary:

Mary Pickford in 'Little Lord Fauntleroy' is a strong film attraction at the Star. A special attraction for the three nights beginning Monday will be the Forbes Russell Comedy Company in a selection for their repertoire: 'Paddy the Next Best Thing,' 'Secrets,' and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-10
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-28
Summary:

Signor A. Carpi is to present the Italian Grand Opera Company in a short season of popular favourites at the Star, beginning on Saturday. The programme includes 'Trovatore,' 'Cavalleria Rusticana' and 'Pagliacci.' 'Madame Butterfly and 'Carmen' are…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-05
Summary:

Mack Sennett has made in 'A Small Town Idol,' playing today and tomorrow at the Star, what is claimed to be the first full-length comedy ever turned out that has been universally successful. The film is one long laugh throughout, the main part of the comedy honours falling to be Ben…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-28
Summary:

Dorothy Dalton is the star of 'Guilty of Love,' a first-rate dramatic offering on the screen of the Star. Film plot included. The attraction tomorrow is Marie Prevost in 'Don't Get Personal.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-28
Summary:

Star Theatre is currently screening 'Guilty of Love' featuring Dorothy Dalton. Marine Prevost's 'Don't Get Personal' is scheduled to follow tomorrow.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-29
Summary:

Marie Prevost, late Ziegfield Follies beauty, and star of Mack Sennett's bathing girls, is the main artiste in 'Don't Get Personal,' a comedy which comes to the Star tonight. Marie Prevost was a co-star with Ben Turpin in the amusing Sennett production 'A Small Town Idol…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-30
Summary:

Commencing tomorrow, Star Theatre is going to screen 'The Pilgrim' starring Charlie Chaplin whose appearances are becoming rarer. Today's picture is 'Don't Get Personal' with the saucy Miss Marie Prevost in the leading role.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-30
Summary:

Marie Prevost, late of Mack Sennett's 'Bathing Beauties' and now a star in her own right, appears at the Star for the last time tonight in 'Don't Get Personal.' An announcement that will give universal satisfaction is that the inimitable 'Charlie' – there…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-07
Summary:

Today, for the last time Star Theatre will be screening 'Wild Goose' featuring Mary Maclaren. Tomorrow, the theatre will be hosting the 'Globe Trotters' which has stars like Dick Norton and Jack Crichton, chief fun maker with the last big Bandman show, with them. The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-31
Summary:

A delightful programme by the Hongkong Philharmonic Society proved a distinct success at the Theatre Royal on Saturday night. Mr. S. Collett's baton secured some altogether able renderings of English songs. The performers gave delight in the Morris Dance and the Shepards' Dance from…