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: 1922-05-11
Summary:

On Empire Day (May 24th), Kowloon's new cinema, the Star Theatre, will be opened with a gala performance. The new enterprise is the work of Mr. Lee Yue-cheong, who has belonged the distinction of possessing one of the biggest and certainly the most attractive looking theatre building in the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-03
Summary:

To local theatre enterprise is due the opportunity which now comes to Kowloon of having a musical show all on its own. There arrived from Manila on Sunday the members of the International Variety Troupe. Their performance will be at the Star Theatre tomorrow and Thursday. On the other hand,…

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-06 - 1922-10-06
Summary:

Today at 9.15 p.m., International Varieties Co. and jazz band will appear again tonight in a farewell gain. Tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, the Powder Puffs. At 5.30 and 9.15, cinematograph performance, 'Told in the Hills.' Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents. Free ferry…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-24
Summary:

Her Sister's Rival' will be shown at the Star Theatre from tonight till Thursday. The film was made by the Russian Art Films Co. and distributed by the Pathe Corporation. It is agreed that the class of photography attained, together with the high histrionic ability displayed by Vera…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-24
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen 'Her Sister's Rival' from tonight till Thursday. The film was made by the Russian Art Films Co. and distributed by the Pathe Corporation. The film features Vera Holodnaya [sic] and Leo [sic] Polonsky. Film synopsis included. A very attractive Mack…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-27 - 1922-10-28
Summary:

Today to Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Pioneer Film Co. present Grace Davison & Conway Tearle in 'Atonement' from Leo Tolstoi's [sic] novel. Change of programme, Sunday: 6 & 9.15 p.m.; Monday: 5.30 & 9.15 p.m. 'Johnny Get Your Gun,' a Paramount special.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-27 - 1922-10-28
Summary:

Today to Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Pioneer Film Co. presents Grace Davison and Conway Tearle in 'Atonement,' from Leo Tolstoy's novel. Change of programme: Sunday, 6 and 9.15 p.m.; Monday, 5.30 and 9.15 p.m. 'Johnny Get Your Gun,' a Paramount special.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-21 - 1922-11-23
Summary:

Tuesday 21st to Thursday 23rd at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., the Swedish Biograph Co. presents Tora Teya [sic] in 'Bonds That Chafe' [sic]. November 21 Remarks: On page 4, another ad. on 'Bonds [sic] That Chafe' only. November 21-22 Remarks: Today to Wednesday 22nd at 7.15 p.m.,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-21 - 1922-11-22
Summary:

Tuesday 21st to Thursday 23rd at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., the Swedish Biograph Co. presents Tora Teya in 'Bonds that Chafe.' Today to Wednesday 22nd at 7.15 p.m., 'Woman in Grey.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-23 - 1922-11-23
Summary:

Tuesday 21st to Thursday 23rd at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., the Swedish Biograph Co. present Tora Teya in 'Bonds that Chafe.' Also Comedy and Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-28 - 1922-11-30
Summary:

Today till Thursday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Swedish Biograph Co. presents Lars Hanson and Karin Molander in 'Chains,' Comedy and Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-28 - 1922-11-30
Summary:

Today till Thursday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Swedish Biograph Co. presents Lars Hanson and Karin Molander in 'Chains.' Also Comedy and Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-08 - 1922-12-20
Summary:

Short season of The Italian Grand Opera Co. from 13th to 16th December at 9.15 p.m. Programme included. Booking at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-08 - 1922-12-13
Summary:

The Italian Grand Opera Co. Prices: $3, $2 and $1. Booking at Moutrie's (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Hongkong residents free ferry to and from Kowloon. Booking at the Star Theatre (5.30 to 9.30). Programme details included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-09 - 1922-12-13
Summary:

13th, 14th, 15th and 16th December at 9.15 p.m., the Italian Grand Opera Co. Matinee 16th at 4 p.m., 'La Favorita.' Booking at Moutrie's. Prices $3, $2 and $1.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-12 - 1922-12-14
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., the Swedish Biograph Co. presents 'Sunshine & Shadow,' Comedy & Gazette. December 12 Remarks: Italian Opera opens tomorrow. Wednesday at 9.15 p.m. with 'La Boheme.' December 14 Remarks: Italian Opera at 9.15 p.m., 'Rigoletto.'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-12 - 1922-12-13
Summary:

Today (Tuesday) 12th at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., the Swedish Biograph Co. presents 'Sunshine and Shadow.' Also Comedy and Gazette. Italian Opera: opens tomorrow. Wednesday at 9.15 p.m. with 'La Boheme.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-14 - 1922-12-14
Summary:

Today at 5.30 p.m. only, the Swedish Biograph Co. presents 'Sunshine and Shadow.' Also Comedy and Gazette. Italian Opera: opens tomorrow. Wednesday at 9.15 p.m. with 'Rigolette.'

19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-12
Summary:

The management of the Star Theatre has commissioned Professor Pedro Madariaga, their musical conductor, with the task of the organization of a new Orchestra. The number of the Star Theatre Orchestra will thus be brought up to the full strength of twelve members. Performance by the International…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-01
Summary:

The Manager of Messrs Liggett and Myers was summoned before Mr. R. E. Lindsell at the Magistracy yesterday for exhibiting a poster on Government property without a permit. Mr. E. H. Ray [sic], of the Coronet Theatre, appeared on two summonses of the same nature. He was fined $1 on each summons.…