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: 1922-06-30 - 1922-07-03
Summary:

Today till Monday, 'Secret Service.' At 7.15, 'The Radium Mystery,' epis. 9 and 10. Tomorrow, the famous Majurel Troupe. Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both ways. July 1 Remarks: On page 7, another ad. on the debut of the Parisian…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-21 - 1922-07-24
Summary:

Friday, 21st to Monday 24th, 5.30 & 9.15, Margerite [sic] Clark in 'Little Miss Hoover,' a Paramount picture. Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both ways.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-22 - 1922-07-24
Summary:

Friday 21st to Monday 24th at 5.30 and 9.15, Marguerite Clark in 'Little Miss Hoover,' a Paramount picture. Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both ways. Open daily: 4.30 to 5.15 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday s: 2 to 2.15 p.m., 4.30 to 5.15 p.m…

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-16
Summary:

Miss Marguerite Clark appears at the Star Theatre this evening when she takes the principal role in an entertaining story.

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-16
Summary:

Miss Marguerite Clark appears at tonight's screening at Star Theatre. Film synopsis included.

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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: 1922-09-20
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen Charles Ray's 'Greased Lightning' from tonight till Thursday. The film promises heavy action scenes with a racy motor and a vivacious miss.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-29
Summary:

Everyone has heard of A. E. W. Mason's novel and stage play on Anglo-Indian life, entitled 'The Witness for the Defence' [sic]. It was performed at the Theatre Royal about a year ago. The screen version of the famous play has been brought into the Colony and will from tonight till…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-05
Summary:

The International Variety Company opened a short season at the Star Theatre. Miss Shymmy gave an exhibition of novelty dances. The dance and song items of Madamoiselles Blon and Demay were greatly appreciated. Four other members contributed vocal items, Mr. Lavida as a tenor and Mr. Bobino as a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-07
Summary:

Another excellent show was given by the Powder Puffs at the theatre Royal last night. The Powder Puffs will certainly be greatly missed when they finish in the Colony tomorrow night at the Star Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-23 - 1922-10-26
Summary:

Today to Thursday, 26th October at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'Her Sister's Rival' by Miss Vera Kholodnaya and Mr. Polonsky. Also Mack Sennett Comedy and Gazette. Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents. Free ferry tickets both ways. Open daily: 4.30 to 5.15 p.m. and 6 to…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-24 - 1922-10-26
Summary:

Today to Thursday 26th, at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., a powerful social drama by the artists Miss Vera Holonaya and Mr. Polonsky, Mack Sennett Comedy & Gazette. Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both ways.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-17
Summary:

The Avalanche,' an Artcraft photoplay in which Elsie Ferguson takes the principal role, will be screened at the Star Theatre today. It is noted that Miss Ferguson is supported by Lumsden Hare. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-17
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen an Artcraft photoplay 'The Avalanche' featuring Elsie Ferguson who exhibits some expensive costumes in the photoplay and the supporting cast includes Lumsden Hare. Miss Ferguson plays three parts in the photoplay and each one of them is rich and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-01
Summary:

This evening, Star Theatre is going to screen 'The Market of Souls' featuring Dorothy Dalton, who is remembered for her role in 'The Flame of the Yukon.' Miss Dorothy gives the characterization of a woman who believes in the triumph of good over evil. Film synopsis included…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-18
Summary:

Star Theatre hosted the Italian Grand Opera Company during the weekend. Of the three operas presented, 'Luccia di Lammermoor' attracted the audience the most. The performance was beautified by the singing and dancing of Miss Delza in the mad scene. The company are giving two additional…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-27
Summary:

Signor Chefalo and Signorina Palermo, the famed magicians, are at the Star Theatre. Miss Magdelene Palermo presents a scene entitled 'The Garden of Mysteries,' assisted by Chefalo, Miss Fay, Fremlin and Yayman. It is noted that the Chefalo-Palermo Company has toured all Spain, and is…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-27
Summary:

Signor Chefalo and Signorina Palermo, the famed magicians, are going to present a short season of laughter, thrills and mystery at the Star Theatre. Miss Magdelene Palermo, assisted by Chefalo, Miss Fay, Fremlin and Yayman, will be presenting 'The Garden of Mysteries' in Fregoli style…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-30 - 1922-12-30
Summary:

Miss DuPont in the peacock dance in the magnificent picture 'The Rage of Paris' is to be shown at the Star Theatre from Sunday to Tuesday, 31st December to 2nd January. Photo included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-30 - 1922-12-30
Summary:

Sunday 31st December at 6 and 9.15, Monday 1st January at 5.30 and 9.15, Tuesday 2nd January at 5.30 and 9.15, an intimate peep into Paris and its night life, the screen's best dancer, Miss DuPont in the peacock dance in 'The Rage of Paris.' Picture included.