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: 1923-03-20
Summary:

Star Theatre is screening 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,' a film version of R. L. Stevenson's novel. Children are not to be admitted to the screening of this film. However, tomorrow night, for the special benefit of the youngsters, Charlie Chaplin's comedy entitles 'Carmen…

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-21
Summary:

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,' a film version of R. L. Stevenson's famous story, is being shown at the Star Theatre tonight, but children will not be admitted to the performance. For the benefit of the youngsters, a special all-comedy programme which includes Charlie in 'Carmen'…

3
Headline: At the Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-18 - 1923-10-18
Summary:

Thursday, Friday and Saturday, George Arliss in 'Disraeli,' from his celebrated stage success by Louis N. Parker, directed by Henry Kolker. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-20 - 1923-10-27
Summary:

Thursday, Friday and Saturday, October 25 to 27, two splendid boxing films, Luis Firpo vs. Jack McAuliffe and Jess Willard vs. Floyd Johnston. Together with a first-class vaudeville programme including Cora Williams, Young Eddy Polo, Ted Trevor and his dog, and Babe Latour.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-23 - 1923-10-24
Summary:

Two splendid boxing films, 'Luis Firpo vs. Jack McAuliffe,' and 'Jess Willard vs. Floyd Johnston.' Also, a first rate vaudeville bill. A big show at popular pices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-24 - 1923-10-24
Summary:

Two big fight films, Luis Firpo vs. Jack McAuliffe and Jess Willard vs. Floyd Johnston, and a first-rate vaudeville bill including Jack and Cora Williams, Young Eddie Polo, Ted Trevor and his dogs, Babe Latour, a big show at popular prices. Dress circle and stalls $2, pit $1, service men half…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-24
Summary:

The Star announce a pleasingly novel entertainment for the three days commencing tomorrow. The fight film of Firpo v McAuliffe and Willard v Floyd Johnson will be shown, and in addition a vaudeville programme is offered. Jack and Cora Williams appear in some astonishing dental feats and Young…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-24
Summary:

In view of the tremendous fight put up by Firpo in his championship encounter with Dempsey, special interest attaches to the boxing pictures to be shown at the Star starting tomorrow. Firpo is seen in action against Jack McAuliffe. The other fight shows Jess Willard and Floyd Johnson, a rising…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-25 - 1923-10-27
Summary:

Tonight, the J. W. William Company in a Grand Vaudeville Show. With at 5.15, 'Skinner's Dress Suit,' a laughable comedy. At 9.30, Firpo v. McAuliffe, and Willard v. Johnson [sic].

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-25 - 1923-10-27
Summary:

Tonight, the J. C. Williams Coy. in a grand vaudeville show with at 5.15, 'Skinner's Dress Suit,' a laughable comedy; at 9.30, Firpo vs. McAuliffe and Willard vs. Johnson, as good as being at the ringside.

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-25 - 1923-10-25
Summary:

3 nights only, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, October 25, 26 and 27 at 9.15 p.m., the biggest amusement bargain of the season, two big shows in one. J. C. Williams big variety comedy; Tex Rickard's big boxing film: Luis Firpo vs. Jack McAuliffe and Jess Willard vs. Floyd Johnson. Bargain…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-25
Summary:

The J.C. Williams Variety Company appears at the Star tonight in a series of fighting pictures, Firpo v. McAuliffe and Willard v. Floyd Johnson, will be shown. For 5.15 show, a comedy 'Skinner's Dress Suit' will be shown.

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-25
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to host the J. C. Williams Variety Company. As an extra attraction Star Theatre will be screening the fight pictures of Firpo v. McAuliffe and Williard v. Floyd Johnson. For the 5:15 show, the Williams Co. give their full programme, but the picture will be a comedy, '…

14
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-25 - 1923-10-27
Summary:

Tonight, The J. C. Williams Coy in a grand vaudeville show. Showing together at 5.15, 'Skinner's Dress Suit,' a laughable comedy, and at 9.30, Firpo vs. McAuliffe and Willard vs. Johnson.

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-07 - 1923-12-12
Summary:

On Friday, the 14th December 1923 at 9.15 p.m., St. Louis Juvenile Club of Kowloon will endeavour to delight the Hongkong and Kowloon public by a minstrel show and variety entertainment, kindly assisted by local amateur talents. Reserved seats $2.00; unreserved seats $1.00. Booking commences on…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-12 - 1923-12-14
Summary:

Grand Concert and Minstrel Show by St. Louis Club. Popular prices $2 & $1. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-12 - 1923-12-14
Summary:

Friday, December 14 at 9.15 p.m., grand concert and minstrel show by members of the newly formed St. Louis Club and local amateur talent. Popular prices $2 and $1. Booking at the Star Theatre.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-13 - 1923-12-14
Summary:

Friday, December 14th at 9.15 p.m., grand concert and minstrel show by members of the newly formed St. Louis Club, and local amateur talent. Popular prices $2 and $1. Booking at the Star Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-14 - 1923-12-14
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Jackie Coogan in 'Trouble.' Together with Buster Keaton in 'The Boat.' Illustration included. The Star: Tonight at 9.15, concert and minstrel show by members of the St. Louis Club. The Grand: Tonight at 9.15,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-14
Summary:

A type of entertainment so old that it is new again is the offering of the St. Louis Club of Kowloon at the Star tonight. The Club is under the patronage of The Vicar Apostolic of Hongkong, the Consul General for Portugal, and the Very Rev. G Spada. People with tender recollections of the…