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: 1923-04-12
Summary:

That the record price paid for the screen rights of 'Cousin Kate,' the famous Frohman play, was justified, nobody who sees the film version of it which is being shown at the Star Theatre, from tonight till Saturday night will dispute. The principal role is taken by Alice Joyce, the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-04-12
Summary:

On the speaking stage 'Cousin Kate,' a film version of which constitutes the main attraction at the Star Theatre, was a comedy drama in four acts, which enjoyed two long and highly successful seasons – when first produced by Charles Frohman with Ethel Barrymore. Transferred to the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-13
Summary:

Cousin Kate,' in which Alice Joyce from the Vitagraph takes the title role, is being shown at the Star Theatre this week. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-04-13
Summary:

Alice Joyce, the beautiful young Vitagraph star in the title role of 'Cousin Kate,' a film version of which is being shown at the Star Theatre, Kowloon this week. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-17 - 1923-05-17
Summary:

A great Drury Lane drama made into a striking filmplay, 'The Sporting Duchess' was written and produced by Augustus Harris, Cecil Raleigh and Henry Hamilton. It has been made into a tip-top seven-reel cine melodrama by Vitagraph.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-17
Summary:

The Sporting Duchess,' is the great Drury Lane melodrama which the Star Theatre management is presenting to Kowloon kinema goers for the first time today. The film starred Alice Joyce, the popular Vitagraph star.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-14
Summary:

God's Country and the Woman' is the attraction at the Star, until the end of the week. It is a Vitagraph production, featuring William Duncan. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-14
Summary:

God's Country and the Woman,' a Vitagraph production which commences today at the Star. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-14
Summary:

Until the end of this week, Star Theatre is going to screen a Vitagraph production 'God's Country and the Woman' featuring William Duncan. The film is full of thrill and passion and exhibits spectacular sceneries.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-16
Summary:

Star Theatre is set to host Don. G. Merle, society entertainer and magician. Mr. Merle barely uses any apparatus for his illusions and engages the audience with his jokes and commentary. After having a successful show at the Grand Opera House, Calcutta, Mr. Merle promises numerous new tricks in…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-22 - 1923-10-22
Summary:

Vitagraph's 'My Wild Irish Rose,' today only.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-22 - 1923-10-22
Summary:

Vitagraph's version of Conn, the Shaughraun, 'My Wild Irish Rose.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-22 - 1923-10-22
Summary:

Tonight only, Vitagraph's version of Conn' the Shaughraun, 'My Wild Irish Rose.'