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: 1922-06-01
Summary:

Kowloon's newly built Star Theatre had its first audience last evening. The guests were welcomed by the proprietor Mr. Lee Yue-cheong and the manager Mr. Gonzalez de Bernedo. Moreover, the new Theatre also screened two films, the principal one being 'Jane Goes A-Wooing' featuring…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-07 - 1922-07-10
Summary:

Friday to Monday 5.30 & 9.15, Rubye De Remer in 'The Way Women Love.' No matinee of this picture on Sunday. 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: 1922-07-07 - 1922-07-10
Summary:

Friday to Monday at 5.30 and 9.15, Rubye De Remer in 'The Way Women Love.' No matinee of this picture on Sunday. 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…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-18 - 1922-08-21
Summary:

Friday 18th to Monday 21st, 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Ruby [sic] De Remer in 'Luxury.' Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both ways. August 18-19 Remarks: 3 other ads on page 2, 4 and 7 per day.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-18 - 1922-08-21
Summary:

Friday 18th to Monday 21st at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Rubye De Remer in 'Luxury.' 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: 2 to 2.15 p.m., 4.30 to 5.15 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. See hand bills…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-18
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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: 1922-09-08
Summary:

For the next four nights, Star Theatre is going to screen the Cecil de Mille [sic] photoplay 'Why Change Your Wife?' presented by Paramount pictures. The photoplay features Bebe Daniels, Tom Meighan and Gloria Swanson and catches special attention for the costumes and dresses used. The…

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

Why Change Your Wife?,' produced by Cecil de Mille, in which Bebe Daniels, Tom Meighan and Gloria Swanson take the principal roles, was screened at the Star Theatre last evening. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-10-07
Summary:

Powder Puffs' held the attention of a somewhat scanty audience at the City Hall last night. Today, Kowloon people will have their opportunity at the Star Theatre to forget the worries of the week. Performers included Bert Hamil, Suzanne Verney, Edouard de Kurylo and Muriel White.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-12 - 1922-10-12
Summary:

Baron de Bibo, who plays six instruments simultaneously, at the Star today till Friday. As an additional attraction we put on the screen concurrently with the above the highly interesting drama on sociology, entitled 'Men.' Usual prices.

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

Screen for two nights only, 'Atonement,' the film picturization of Count de Tolstoy's novel.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-03
Summary:

Why change your Wife?,' a Cecil de Mille's production, will be shown for the last time at the Star Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-03
Summary:

Star Theatre is screening today at both shows Cecil de Mille's [sic] production 'Why Change Your Wife?' Tomorrow, 'Scarlet Days' will be screened which promises to introduce a number of well-known stars to the audience.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-15
Summary:

There was a big house at the Star Theatre on Saturday night with the Powder Puffs. Miss Dorothy Drew was associated with Mr. E. de Kurylo in a couple of charming dances, and Miss Nita Corri created a lot of fun in her comedy songs and was repeatedly recalled.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-15
Summary:

The Powder Puffs scored another success at the Star Theatre on Saturday when they were given an enthusiastic reception by a big house. Miss Dorothy Drew and Mr. E. de Kurylo performed.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-19
Summary:

A Daughter of the Gods,' starring Annetta Kellermann [sic], is to be screened at the Star Theatre. At the same time, a series of classical dances is to be given by Miss Lucy de Sheimo.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-06
Summary:

The Barbiere de Sevielle' which was to have been produced tonight at the Star Theatre is unavoidably postponed until a later date. In its stead, 'Cavalleria Rusticana' and 'I Pagliacci' will be played at the Star Theatre by the Italian Grand Company.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-03
Summary:

The Italian Grand Opera Company will present 'Lucia de Lammermoor' at the Star tonight. Signor Carpi's aggregation of artists is possibly the best show that has ever been in Hongkong. Its rendering of Il Trovatore on Saturday night was fine, the leading lady, Miss Isabel Sanchez,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-10
Summary:

Star Theatre will be screening Cecil B. de Mille's attraction 'Forbidden Fruit' from today till Saturday. The film features Agnes Ayres and exhibits the social life of America's gayest cities.