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: 1923-01-11
Summary:

Professor Madariaga, the leader of the Star Theatre has been commissioned to reorganize the theatre's orchestra and today he left for Manila where he will be engaged with jazz performers and organize a new Cabaret and varieties Company. Prof. Madariaga was also the leader of the old…

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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…

103
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-22
Summary:

Professor Eruch, a member of the British Magical Society, will bring a performance at the Star Theatre soon. In particular, the great Kyo mystery and 'The Prisoner of Zenda,' which have created a deep sensation wherever they have been presented, are amongst the other illusions which…

104
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-25
Summary:

There was a large crowd at the Star Theatre to see the result of the acceptance of the challenge issued by Professor Eruch. The substance of challenge was, it will be remembered that the Professor backed himself for $1,000 to anyone who could hold him in handcuffs and leg-irons. Details of the…

105
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-08
Summary:

Of a further series of the films entitled 'Secrets of Nature,' the most interesting is one that describes in detail the life of the house fly. This film has been edited by Professor Maxwell Lefroy, of the Imperial College of Science. Film synopsis included.

106
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-16
Summary:

William Lyon Phelps Lampson, Professor of English Literature at Yale University, was so impressed by the William Fox picturization of 'Les Miserables,' with William Farnum take the leading role, will be shown at the World Theatre.

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Headline: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-23 - 1924-01-03
Summary:

Its metalized screen reflects a 3'3' x 2'7' picture at a distance of 12 feet from the machine. Pathe-Baby complete with screen 16 x 22 inches, $60.00. Films $1.50 each. Just received the following films: 500 Crique-Billy Matthews Bout (sport); 475 Harold Lloyd at the…

108
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-31 - 1923-10-31
Summary:

Thursday, Friday and Saturday at all shows, farewell performance of Professor Don G. Merle in forty minutes of mirth, magic and mystery. All the laws of gravity defied in the great levitation act. Picture programme includes Max Linder in 'The Three Must-Get-Theres.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-31
Summary:

An appropriate programme at the Star last night, due again tonight, includes Professor Izako the Russian Court Conjurer, who fully bears out his promises to bring a series of entirely new tricks. The picture is 'The Midnight Guest,' very aptly described as a drama of the more exciting…

110
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-05 - 1924-02-07
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Mary MacLaren in 'The Wild Goose,' a Cosmopolitan production by Albert Capellani. Also Professor Tupaz, the wizard of the banjo.

111
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-05
Summary:

The Cosmopolitan production of 'The Wild Goose,' released by Paramount, will be shown at the Star tonight. In addition to the film attraction, Professor Topaz will electrify those present with the weird and wonderful music he can extract from a banjo.

112
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-06 - 1924-02-07
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, Cosmopolitan Films presents an all-star cast in Albert Capellani's masterful dramatization of the story by Gouverneur Morris, 'The Wild Goose.' Friday at 9.15 p.m., The Globe Trotters. By the way, every local theatre seems to be adopting a…

113
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-01
Summary:

Designed as a theatre for stage plays, and made adaptable for cinematograph entertainments, the Queen's Theatre throws its door open to the public this afternoon amid appropriate ceremonies, which will be attended by H. E. the Governor, accompanied by Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotewall. The plans for…

114
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-22
Summary:

The title of 'The Blot' has reference to the true but shocking fact that college professors and clergymen are not adequately salaried to support their families in a decent manner. Lois Weber takes up this problem and skillfully makes of it a worthwhile film. It is not a sermon, but a…

115
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-17
Summary:

Star Theatre is hosting the Floradora Company from Manila for a week. The programme has attracted huge audiences from all over the island. The company includes Professor Madariga who is remembered for being the creator of the International Variety Company which had a successful run in the same…

116
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-10-07 - 1925-10-10
Summary:

Today till Saturday, Harold Lloyd in 'Hot Water.' Added attractions: our own Topical film with September news from home; Felix in Fairyland; 'Our Gang' in 'Derby Day'; 'Memories' in Prizma colour; Professor Gonzales and the Queen's Orchestra Andres at…

117
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-10-07 - 1925-10-10
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, Harold Lloyd in 'Hot Water.' Added attractions: our own Topical film; 'Felix in Fairyland'; Our Gang in 'Derby Day'; 'Memories' in Prizma Colour; Professor Gonzales and the Queen's orchestra, Andres at the Orgapian.

118
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-10-08 - 1925-10-09
Summary:

Today till Saturday, Harold Lloyd in his latest super comedy, 'Hot Water.' Added attraction: our own Topical Film with September news from home; 'Felix in Fairyland'; ‘Our Gang' in 'Derby Day'; 'Memories' in Prizma Colour; Professor Gonzales and the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-07
Summary:

The following is from St. John Cathedral Notes: We had decided to make a reply to Professor Forster's criticisms of the cinema before we had read them. It must be admitted that the cinema gives us a stock of outrageous unreality. The dollar, moreover, is represented in most film stories as…