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: 1923-03-15
Summary:

The Cinema Murder' which the management of the Star Theatre in Kowloon is presenting to the patrons today is a screen version of a well-known novel by E. Phillips Oppenheim. The film starred Marion Davies and Nigel Barrie. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-15
Summary:

Today, Star Theatre is going to present 'The Cinema Murder' the film version of a well-known novel by E. Phillips Oppenheim. The film features Marion Davies and Nigel Barrie.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-30
Summary:

Judging by the advance reports in 'Bob Hampton of Placer,' Mr. Ray has secured a film for the Coronet well above the standard of most productions which the industry turns out. Marshall Neilan has been responsible for a number of fine films such as 'Go and Get It.' The title…

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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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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-09
Summary:

Commencing today, Star Theatre is screening 'Bob Hampton of Placer' featuring James Kirkwood and Wesley 'Freckles' Barry. The picture portrays the American frontier life in the old days. General Custer's famous stand against the Indians is one of the most spectacular…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-09
Summary:

Bob Hampton of Placer,' the best film Marshall Neilan has so far produced is showing at the Star, commencing today. This film contains some wonderful spectacular scenes. Wesley 'Freckles' Barry takes the leading role. The title role is taken by James Kirkwood. Others in the cast…

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

Bob Hampton of Placer' is the attraction at the Star. The film starred Wesley Barry as the lead.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-02
Summary:

Norma Talmadge in 'The Eternal Flame' is the special one-night attraction tonight at the Star. Tomorrow Freckles Barry and his gang of hard-boiled youngsters will present 'Penrod,' which deals with the woes of the poor downtrodden Kid. The younger generation in Kowloon will…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-17
Summary:

The Star is showing 'What Every Woman Knows,' a film adapted from the stage play by the brilliant Mr. J. M. Barrie.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-18
Summary:

Those who admire the works of Sir James Barrie will be satisfied with 'What Every Woman Knows' as a picture. Lois Wilson and Conrad Nagel are the stars.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-18
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen the film version of Sir James Barrie's humorous 'What Every Woman Knows' starring Loia [sic] Wilson and Conrad Nagel.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-18
Summary:

J. M. Barrie's famous play, 'What Every Woman Knows,' is at the Star for a short run. Mr. Barrie's whimsical touches have been faithfully preserved in the subtitles, and an excellent cast, including Conrad Nagel, help to make the presentation a notable one. The story is quite…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-19
Summary:

It will come as a pleasant surprise to many people that cinema producers are able to put upon the screen such classics as J. M. Barrie's 'What Every Woman Knows,' in such excellent fashion as to call forth the congratulations of the distinguished author himself. However, this is…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-27
Summary:

Gladys Walton, the Universal star, appears at the Star for one day in 'The Wild Party.' A very special attraction for tomorrow is the film version of Sir J. M. Barrie's 'Sentimental Tommy.' Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-27
Summary:

For one day only, Star Theatre is going to screen 'The Wild Party' featuring the Universal star, Gladys Walton. The film is a comedy of American life with a delightful mixture of humour and drama. A film version of Sir. S. [sic] M. Barrie's 'Sentimental Tommy' is…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-28
Summary:

Sir J. M. Barrie's 'Sentimental Tommy' starring Gareth Hughes and May MacAvoy [sic], is likely to make many friends at the Star. For Sunday next is 'The Quaint,' Mr. R. B. Salisbury's band in their success 'Underground to Anywhere.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-28
Summary:

Theatre-goers will not need much introduction to Sir. J. M. Barrie's 'Sentimental Tommy,' to be presented in its picture form at the Star tonight. The love story of Tommy and Grizel is invested with all of Barrie's charm. Gareth Hughes and May MacAvoy [sic] are the stars.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-29
Summary:

Sir J. M. Barrie's masterpiece, 'Sentimental Tommy,' in the picture version, continues at the Star until Saturday. On Sunday night, Kowloon will have an opportunity to witness the clever 'Quaints,' who will present one of their smartest skits. A full announcement of this…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-01
Summary:

Kowloon seems to get its share of good entertainment nowadays, and the engagement of the Quaints for tomorrow night will be received with pleasure. This company will present 'Underground to Anywhere.' The film today is 'Sentimental Tommy,' a very clean picture founded upon…

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

Today at the Coronet the first of two Barrie plays, as adapted to the needs of the screen, will be presented. 'What Every Woman Knows' is no doubt familiar to the vast majority of theatre-goers as one of the brilliant works. William de Mille is responsible for the present production.…