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: 1922-08-18
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-04 - 1922-11-06
Summary:

Saturday 4th to Monday 6th at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m. and Sunday matinee at 9 p.m., D. W. Griffth [sic] presents 'Scarlet Days.' Saturday at 2.30 p.m., Sunday to Tuesday at 7.15 p.m., the new serial, 'The Woman in Grey,' episodes 1st & 2nd. November 4 Remarks: On page 4,…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-04 - 1922-11-04
Summary:

Scarlet Days,' with Clarine Seymour, Richard Barthelmess, Walter Long, Carol Dempster, George Fawcett and Ralph Graves, a D. W. Griffith production.

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-12
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen the film version of 'Cousin Kate' starring Alice Joyce. The feature is a comedy drama in four acts which enjoyed two long and highly successful seasons when first produced by Charles Frohman in New York and later when it was revived several years later…

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Headline: Here He Comes'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-29
Summary:

The performance of Harry Leeds and Miss Trixie Le Mar at the Star received appreciation last night. Supporting performers included Bob Harper and Miss Betty Charles. While the big picture entitled 'The Fire Eater,' starring Hoot Gibson and Walter Perry, proved to be a real thriller.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-15
Summary:

Jack Pickford has the part of a jockey in the racing drama, 'Garrison's Finish,' showing at the Star tonight. The film, which marks Jack's return to pictures after a long lay-off, is confessedly an old-style story of the Turf. On Sunday, the Griffith masterpiece, 'Way…

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

Mack Sennett has made in 'A Small Town Idol,' playing today and tomorrow at the Star, what is claimed to be the first full-length comedy ever turned out that has been universally successful. The film is one long laugh throughout, the main part of the comedy honours falling to be Ben…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-26
Summary:

The City of Silent Men,' the Paramount feature, with Thomas Meigham [sic], now at the Star, is said to be one of the best films shown there for a long time. Beginning Sunday, Dorothy Dalton in 'Guilty of Love,' another Paramount is the picture. A special 2.30 matinee today offers…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-28
Summary:

Dorothy Dalton has not been seen in Hongkong for many a long day. Hence, her re-appearance at the Star in the Paramount feature, 'Guilty of Love' will prove a first-class attraction. The picture is one that helps to maintain the reputation of the Star: that of showing films of the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-31
Summary:

Tonight, Star Theatre is going to screen 'The Pilgrim' starring Charlie Chaplin who is re-appearing in the big screen after a long absence. The film is booked by the Star Theatre in response to requests from patrons who are lovers of the great comedian.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-01
Summary:

The inimitable Charlie made his re-appearance in Hongkong last night. 'The Pilgrim,' Chaplin's present fun vehicle, is every whit as diverting as its long succession of predecessors. Charlie Chaplin retains his own style, despite all efforts of others to out-do him. It only needs…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-02
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-11
Summary:

Anyone pleasure bent this evening should not fail to note that the Star Theatre is offering a special attraction, one which will be available tonight only. This is the farewell concert of the Scottish singer Mr. William Heughan. Mr. Heughan needs no introduction to local audiences, having sung…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-12
Summary:

At the Star Theatre, Kowloon, last night, Mr. William Heughan, the well-known Scottish singer delighted a large audience with good measure, from his wonderful repertoire. It is long since we had such a vocalist in our midst and so far as Hongkong is concerned it can truly be said that in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-02
Summary:

Losing his bride during the first hour of their honeymoon is the unhappy fate of the young husband in 'East to Get,' the comedy photoplay showing at the Star Theatre for the last time tonight. The bride is played by Marguerite Clark. She is supported by a cast headed by Harrison Ford…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-28 - 1924-07-28
Summary:

Coming soon the Wanderwells and their wonderful film, Wandering 'Around the World In a Ford.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-29 - 1924-08-02
Summary:

Twice daily at 5.30 and 9.15, starting Thursday, July 31, Captain and Miss Wanderwell in conjunction with their wonderfull travel film, 'Around the World In a Ford,' in 8 reels. See them in person, hear them lecture.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-29 - 1924-07-29
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday at 5.30 and 9.15, Peter B. Kyne's great story of the Northwest, 'Kindred of the Dust,' starring Mariam [sic] Cooper. Starting Thursday, the Wanderwells and their wonderful film.