A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-18
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-24
Summary:

Romance' with Doris Keane in the role she made famous on the stage is to be Sunday night's picture at the Star Theatre in Kowloon. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-26
Summary:

Wrestling with egg crates and drinking huge draughts of sarsaparilla put Charles Ray in fine shape for his big fight scenes in 'The Egg Crate Wallop,' his latest Paramount-Artcraft picture which is being shown at the Star today.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-04-16 - 1923-04-16
Summary:

At 5.30 and 9.15, today only, Peerless Pictures presents 'The Heart of a Woman,' a great emotional drama.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-12
Summary:

The Branded Woman' begins screening today at the Star. The film starred George Fawcett and Norma Talmadge. Talmadge was praised by critics in this First National film.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-16
Summary:

By special is request, 'Smilin Through,' starring Norma Talmadge, is again being screened in the Colony. This time is at the Star, Kowloon.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-18 - 1923-06-18
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, Metro presents the great Drury Lane drama, 'The Best of Luck.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-21
Summary:

Harry Leeds and Trixie Le Mar, are appearing at the Star again. They present a new act, with the title, 'Tits-Bits and a Punch or Two.' Some years ago Miss Le Mar took the leading part in a film comedy opposite Max Linder. Another part of the programme included a screening of Constance…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-21 - 1923-06-23
Summary:

Tonight at the Star, two big attractions, Leeds and Lemar in Titbits and a Puch or Two. Constance Talmadge in her latest First National attraction, 'The Perfect Woman.' 5.30 p.m. (pictures only) 60 and 30 cents; 9.15 p.m., $1.50 and 80 cents. June 23 Remarks: Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15,…

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-28
Summary:

The clever combination Leeds and Le Mar, have been joined by two more artists, Bob Harper and Miss Betty Charles, at the Star Theatre. While the big picture in the Star is being changed to a wild west story entitled, 'The Fire Eater,' starring Hoot Gibson.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-28 - 1923-06-29
Summary:

Tonight till Saturday, Harry Leeds, Trixie Lemar, Bob Harper and Betty Charles in 'Here She Comes' and Hoot Gibson in 'The Fire Eater.' Picture programme only at today's matinee.

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Headline: Here He Comes'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-29
Summary:

The performance of Harry Leeds and Miss Trixie Le Mar at the Star received appreciation last night. Supporting performers included Bob Harper and Miss Betty Charles. While the big picture entitled 'The Fire Eater,' starring Hoot Gibson and Walter Perry, proved to be a real thriller.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-24
Summary:

Nicola introduced a number of new mysteries into his programme at the Star Theatre last night, with the support from Dainty Dares and Randolph Wagnar. Picture of Nicola included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-09
Summary:

The Star is showing 'Bob Hampton of Placer' today. The title role is taken by James Kirkwood, and another favourite in the picture is Wesley 'Freckles' Barry.

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-09 - 1923-08-09
Summary:

A treat is in store for Star patrons on Saturday and Sunday next when a grand vaudeville entertainment is announced of a very divergent kind. Miss Maksakova, lyric soprano from the Metropolitan Opera is to sing and she will be supported by Miss Gordon, English and French cantatrice, Miss Loraine…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-28
Summary:

The picture in the Star's change of programme, today is a production entitled 'Virtuous Men,' a melodrama has been well received everywhere. Film plot included.

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Headline: Entertainments
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-14
Summary:

Tom Fenwick and Tina Gerald appear at the Star Theatre in from their repertoire 'The Intruder.' There should be a crowded audience to witness a most artistic performance. The pictures will prove a magnet.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-17
Summary:

Dumas' novel, 'The Three Musketeers,' is so well-known and widely read to everybody. A crowded house last night showed appreciation of the adventures of D'Artagnan and his three companions, and watched with great interest the foiling of Richelieu's plot to ruin his queen…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-08 - 1923-10-08
Summary:

There are big pictures tonight at both the Coronet and Star. Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Frank Keenan and Anna Q. Nilsson in 'Hearts Aflame.' Star: 5.30 and 9.15, Viola Dana in 'Cinderella's Twin' and Buster Keaton in 'Cops.'