A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-10 - 1922-06-10
Summary:

From 9th to 12th June at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. (except Sunday matinee), the great drama in 7 parts, 'The Girl Who Stayed at Home,' an Artcraft super-production. At 7.15 p.m., the serial film, 'The Great Radium Mystery,' 3rd and 4th episodes. Matinee, today at 2.30 p.m., '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-30
Summary:

Secret Service' will be shown at the Star Theatre. Four stage favourites including Mdlle. Germane Hiliber, Mdlle. Lyson Dherlys, Mdlle. Yvonne Dernay and Mons. Majurel, will perform.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-08 - 1922-08-10
Summary:

Tuesday 8th to Thursday 10th at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Dorothy Gish in 'Boots,' a Paramount special. Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th, two nights only, Mr. and Mrs. Elisseeff in artistic and classical dance. Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong Residents. Free ferry tickets both ways…

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

An artistic programme of classical dances was given by the Russian artistes, M. and Mme. Alixieff at the Star Theatre last night. It is stated that they drew crowded house nightly at the Lyric Theatre at Manila, and a second engagement was sought by the Empire Theatre. Besides, 'Boots,…

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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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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-26
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen 'The Daughter of the Wolf' featuring Paramount artistes Lila Lee and Elliot [sic] Dexter. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-03 - 1922-10-03
Summary:

Gala week for Kowloon! Wednesday and Thursday, the international varieties troupe of 14 artistes and its grand electric jazz band. On Saturday, by special arrangement, the Powder Puffs will appear in two final performances at the Star, at the 5.15 p.m. matinee and at 9.15 p.m. The matinee will…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-04 - 1922-10-04
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow (two nights only), 14 capable artistes comprising the international variety company. A full super jazz orchestra. Prices $1.50, $1 and 80 cents. All seats are numbered to enable early booking, which can be done at the Hongkong Wharf of the Star Ferry, or at the theatre.

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

The international variety company of fourteen artistes and its full super jazz orchestra appear for the last time at the Star Theatre tonight. Popular prices $1.50, $1 and 80 cents. Booking at the Hongkong Star Ferry Wharf and at the theatre. Performances starts at 9.15 p.m. sharp.

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-22
Summary:

General Film Company's biographical feature 'Bonds that Chafe' is going to show at the Star Theatre. The films with which the Swedish Biograph has established so high a reputation for artistic production have been so much on the sombre side that a light comedy from that studio has…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-23 - 1922-12-23
Summary:

Today to Sunday 24th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., the powerful drama, 'Enlighten Thy Daughter.' Also Comedy and Gazette. Watch out special Xmas programmes. 27th to 29th, the eminent artistes, Chefalo and Palermo. Booking at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-25 - 1922-12-25
Summary:

Today 25th and tomorrow 26th at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., the film of the season, Thomas Meighan in 'Prince Chap.' Also Comedy and Gazette. 27th to 29th, the eminent artistes, Chefalo and Palermo. Booking at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-17
Summary:

Formerly a member of the famous Ziegfeld Follies, Marion Davies further enhances her reputation as an extraordinarily capable film artist in 'The Cinema Murder,' which is to be shown for the last time at the Star Theatre today. The next attraction will be 'Black is White'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-07 - 1923-04-07
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, last performance of Harold Lloyd in 'Dr. Jack.' Tomorrow at 6, 7.30 and 9.15, Nazimova in 'A Doll's House,' a United Artists super production. The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Nazimova in 'A Doll's House'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-04
Summary:

A beautiful actress, who is a favourite of the Parisian stage, is the heroine of 'The Forbidden Woman,' a notably fine picture which is the current attraction at the Star Theatre, Kowloon. Clara Kimball Young, who needs no recommendation to the Hongkong kinema goers, plays the part in…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-16 - 1923-06-16
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight only, Katherine MacDonald in Robert W. Chambers' greatest novel, 'The Turning Point,' The B. A. T. Coy's Snappy News Reel, and Century Comedy. Commencing Tomorrow, Mary Pickford in 'The Love Light,' a United Artists super attraction.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-16 - 1923-06-16
Summary:

Hongkong Amusements tonight and tomorrow. The Coronet: Tonight only, Katherine MacDonald in Robert W. Chamber's 'The Turning Point.' Also Town Topic No. 3, the B. A. T. Company's snappy newsreel and Century Comedy. Commencing tomorrow, Mary Pickford in 'The Love Light,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-18 - 1923-06-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Wednesday, United Artists presents Mary Pickford in 'The Love Light,' in 8 reels. The Star: Today & tomorrow at 5.30 & 9.15, Metro presents 'The Best of Luck.' The Grand: Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Harold Lloyd in 'Grandma's Boy.'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-18 - 1923-06-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Wednesday, United Artists present Mary Pickford in 'The Love Light' in 8 reels. The Star: Today and Tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, Metro presents the great Drury Lane drama, 'The Best of Luck.' The Grand: Tonight at 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'Grandma…