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: 1923-01-31
Summary:

The Teeth of the Tiger,' written by Maurice Leblanc, comes to the Star Theatre this evening in film form for a run of four days.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-05 - 1923-03-07
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Leah Baird in 'When the Devil Drives.' The Star: Tonight till Wed. at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Maurice Tourneur's 'Victory.' Coming: 'Dr. Jeykll & Mr. Hyde' [sic].

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Headline: Victory'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-05 - 1923-03-06
Summary:

Jack Holt, Seena Owen and Lon Chaney in 'Victory' showing tonight till Wednesday at the Star. Illustration included. March 5 Remarks: On page 4, another ad. on 'Victory.' The cast also includes Wallace Beery and Bull Montana. Novel by Maurice Tourneur. A Paramount picture.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-05 - 1923-03-07
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Leah Baird in 'When the Devil Drives.' The Star: Tonight till Wednesday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Maurice Tourneur's 'Victory.' Coming, 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-05
Summary:

Up to end of February, the peninsula could boast of two picture shows for Europeans; but there is now only one because the Kowloon Theatre in Nathan Road has been closed down, and Hongkong Amusements, Ltd., who owns it, has acquired control of the Star Theatre. The reason given for the closing…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-05
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre in Nathan Road has been closed down and Hongkong Amusements Ltd., who own it, has acquired control of the Star Theatre. The reason given for the closing down of the Kowloon Theatre is that the European population across the harbour is not big enough yet to support two kinemas.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-05 - 1923-03-07
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Leah Baird in 'When the Devil Drives.' The Star: Tonight till Wednesday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Maurice Tourneur's Victory. Coming, Dr. Jeykll and Mr. Hyde.

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

Star Theatre will be hosting 'The Globe Trotters Musical Company.' They are coming with programs of mirth, music and comedy. Recently the company visited India where it performed at all the major Theatres and gathered appreciation from The Statesman (Calcutta). The company features Mr…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-02
Summary:

The Globe Trotters Musical Company will shortly be appearing at the Star Theatre, Kowloon, in programmes of mirth, music, melody, and dances. The Company came out to India last year and have played in all leading theatres of Bandman's Eastern Circuit, Ltd., and Madan Theatres, Ltd. With…

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Headline: Treasure Island
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-18
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-21
Summary:

Star Theatre will be screening the film version of Mary Roberts Rinehart's novel 'K' under the title 'K-The Unknown.' The Universal-Jewel attraction stars Virginia Valli and Perey Marmont who is famous for his role in 'If Winter Comes.' The cast also includes…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-21
Summary:

K,' a famous novel by Mary Roberts Rinehart, which will be told on the screen under the title 'K-the Unknown,' Universal Jewel, soon to be shown in the Star Theatre. K. LeMoyne, the man around whom the story is built. Virginia Valli plays the part of Sidney. Percy Marmont, whose…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-01 - 1925-04-04
Summary:

3 performances only, Theatrical Enterprises (Maurice E. Benson and Alex Ross) present Madeline Rossiter's Company, the only show that is always sure of a welcome everywhere. Friday, April 3rd at 9.15 p.m., 'Flares and Flashes.' Saturday, April 4th at 9.15 p.m., 'Pot Pourri,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-01 - 1925-04-02
Summary:

3 performances only, theatrical enterprises (Maurice E. Benson and Alex Ross) present Madeline Rossiter's company. Friday, April 3rd at 9.15 p.m., 'Flares and Flashes.' Saturday, April 4th at 9.15 p.m., 'Pot Pourri,' presenting the most popular items in the company'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-03 - 1925-04-04
Summary:

3 performances only, theatrical enterprises (Maurice E. Benson and Alex Ross) present Madeline Rossiter's company. Friday, April 3rd at 9.15 p.m., 'Flares and Flashes.' Saturday, April 4th at 9.15 p.m., 'Pot Pourri,' presenting the most popular items in the company'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-02 - 1925-05-05
Summary:

For one week only, commencing Wednesday, May 6th at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Theatrical Enterprises (Maurice E. Benson and Alec Ross) have the honour to present 'The Epic of Everest,' a wonder film of adventure on the roof of the world, photographed by Capt J. B. L. Noel, F. B. G. S., up to…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-06 - 1925-05-09
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Theatrical Enterprises (Maurice E. Benson and Alec Ross) have the honour to present 'The Epic of Everest,' photographed by Captain J. B. L. Noel, F. R. G. S. Prices: $2.00 and $1.00. Booking at Moutrie's and the Theatre. Film review included…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-06 - 1925-05-09
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Theatrical Enterprises (Maurice E. Benson and Alec Ross) have the honour to present 'The Epic of Everest,' photographed by Captain J. B. L. Noel, F. R. G. S. Prices: $2.00 and $1.00. Booking at Moutrie's and the theatre.

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Headline: Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-12-17 - 1925-12-18
Summary:

Today till Saturday, Goldwyn presents 'The Christian,' adapted from the famous novel and play by Sir Hall Caine with Richard Dix, Mae Busch, Gareth Hughes, Phyllis Haver and Mahlon Hamilton, directed by Maurice Tourneur. Illustration and film review included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-12-17
Summary:

As good as a Cook's tour of England is one description of the fourteen reels of film taken by the Goldwyn company for 'The Christian,' the Goldwyn picture coming to the Star Theatre today for three days. In which Richard Dix, Mae Busch, Phyllis Haver, Gareth Hughes were being…