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: 1904-06-27
Summary:

The promoters of the Variety Entertainment at the Metropole Theatre on Saturday night have no reason to complain of the attendance. There is a detailed description of the performers including McCormick, Arthur James, Walter Keene, Tom Morcomb, Gertie Maisie, J. Christie. Noted that the American…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1904-06-27
Summary:

Mr. James Christie, the proprietor of the Metropole Hotel, Shaukiwan Road, has shown great enterprise after he took over that property. The hotel possesses a large room which is a ballroom; the dais has been converted into a stage. Saturday is the opening night for the theatrical performance.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1904-06-30
Summary:

The second popular weekly entertainment at the Metropole Theatre, Metropole Hotel, takes place on Sat evening, commencing at 9 pm. Artists include Tom Morcomb, Miss Gertie Maisie, Walter King, McCormick and McGinty, the Percipaphone, American Biograph, Jas. Christie and George Gibbs. Rickshas […

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1904-07-04
Summary:

Considering the state of weather there was good attendance at the Metropole Theatre on Saturday night, and the entertainment was as interesting as was that of the previous week. The artistes were Messrs. George Gibbs, Walter Keene, Gertie Maisie, J. Christie and Tom Morcomb. There was also an…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-02
Summary:

The Society Exile,' presenting the first-rate Paramount star Elsie Ferguson, is the current attraction at the Star Theatre. Besides, a whole week of amusement is promised for next week. There will be Dorothy Gish in 'I'll Get Him Yet,' and Gloria Swanson, along with Bebe…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-08
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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: 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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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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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-14
Summary:

Tomorrow, Star Theatre is going to host Miss Tina Gerald and Mr. Tom Fenwick. An all comedy program is announced with one exception 'The Intruder.' Booking is at Moutrie's and the Star Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-15
Summary:

Today Star Theatre will show 'Adventures of Buffalo Bill' at 2.30. Then 'In Wrong' starred by Jack Pickford will be shown at 5.30. While Miss Tina Gerald and Tom Fenwick will appear from their repertoire 'The Intruder' at 9.15.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-15
Summary:

Miss Tina Gerald and Mr. Tom Fenwick will give their performance in 'The Intruder' at the Star Theatre one more time. The remaining three, 'Only Amateurs,' 'Stiffy Wins' and 'Unwilling Wilfred,' which provoked roars at Theatre Royal last week, were also…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-15
Summary:

Miss Tina Gerald and Mr. Tom Fenwick are giving a return performance at the Star, Kowloon this evening. The programme offered is very amusing with all their successful comedies and an enjoyable evening is thoroughly anticipated.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-17
Summary:

There was a splendid gathering at the Star Theatre on Saturday night when Miss Tina Gerald and Mr. Tom Fenwick, the artistes who recently appeared at the Theatre Royal, held the stage. The programme presented included the pick of the comedies which delighted Hongkong audiences.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-19
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-04
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening 'Behind the Curtain' for the last time today. Mary Pickford's 'Mary Ain't Guilty' commences its run tomorrow. 'Kean' continues until Thursday at the 2:30 and 7:15 shows. Queen's Theatre, on the other hand, is screening…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-18
Summary:

La Traverse Longue,' as the French trappera referred to the extreme death penalty administered in the early days of the Hudson Bay trading posts. Star Theatre will be screening the William Fox production 'North of the Yukon,' starring Tom Mix. Film synopsis included. A feature of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-18
Summary:

In 'North of the Yukon,' the latest William Fox production starring Tom Mix, which will be shown at the Star Theatre, the enactment of this severe punishment forms one of the most dramatic moments in the picture. Film synopsis included. A feature of the programme will be the prologue,…