A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Flickers
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-19
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-03
Summary:

Manchester, Nov. 16 – Sir Robert Peacock, the Chief Constable of Manchester, along with the City Watch Committee has objected to the film 'Foolish Wives.' They argue that the film violates the clause 4 of the terms and conditions on which cinematograph licenses are granted.

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-10 - 1923-01-10
Summary:

Commencing January 15th, 'Foolish Wives.' Illustration included.

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-10 - 1923-01-11
Summary:

For the busy man: Today & tomorrow at 9.15 p.m., Mlle Toska in classical dances. At 5.30 also 9.15 p.m., William S. Hart in 'Square Deal Sanderson.' Friday 12th till Sunday 14th at 9.15 p.m., 'The Powder Puffs' in a complete change of programme. Monday, 23rd, Von Stroheim…

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-10 - 1923-01-16
Summary:

Commencing Jan. 15th, 'Foolish Wives.' The picture you have all been waiting for. January 10 Remarks: Illustration included. January 11 Remarks: Directed by Von Stroheim. January 13 & 15 Remarks: The film features Erich von Stroheim (of 'Devil's Passkey' and '…

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-10 - 1923-01-20
Summary:

Commencing January 15th, daily at 5.30 and 9 p.m., 'Foolish Wives' featuring Erich von Stroheim and Miss DuPont, presented by Carl Laemmle, a Universal super production. Admission: at 5.30 p.m., $1.50 and 80 cents, at 9 p.m., $2.00 and $1.00. Book your seats now. January 10 & 17…

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-11 - 1923-01-11
Summary:

Commencing January 15th, 'Foolish Wives,' a Universal-Jewel production presented by Carl Laemmle, written, directed by and featuring von Stroheim.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-11 - 1923-01-11
Summary:

Today only at 9.15 p.m., Mlle Toska in classical dances. 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., William S. Hart in 'Square Deal Sanderson.' Friday 12th till Sunday 14th at 9.15 p.m., the Powder Puffs in a complete change of programme. Popular matinee on Saturday at 5.30 p.m. Monday 23rd, von Stroheim and…

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Headline: Foolish Wives'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-11
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen the Universal production which cost over a million dollars. The photodrama was directed by Erich von Stroheim. The expense was equally divided between the cost of the settings and the expense of keeping the vast army of personnel. The picture is considered to be…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-11
Summary:

Foolish Wives,' a Universal masterpiece directed by Erich Von Stroheim, will be shown at the Star Theatre on Monday next. It is recognized in moving picture circles as 'the greatest achievement of Carl Laemmle, and it is the first $1,000,000 photoplay.

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-12 - 1923-01-15
Summary:

Commencing January 15th, daily at 5.30 and 9 p.m. sharp, 'Foolish Wives' by and with von Stroheim, presented by Carl Laemmle, a Universal-Jewel production. Admission: at 5.30, $1.50 and 80 cents; at 9p.m., $2.00 and $1.00. Book your seats at Moutrie's (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.). After 5 p…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-12
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-15 - 1923-01-19
Summary:

Today matinee at 5.30 p.m., and tonight at 9 p.m., the film of the season, 'Foolish Wives.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-15 - 1923-01-20
Summary:

Today, matinee at 5.30 p.m., and tonight at 9 p.m., the film of the season, 'Foolish Wives.' January 16 Remarks: Photo included. January 18 Remarks: special engagement of s.s. Laconia, London orchestra, will play tonight. January 19 Remarks: It's a Universal million dollar…

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Headline: Foolish Wives'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-15
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen 'Foolish Wives' featuring von Stroheim. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-15
Summary:

Foolish Wives,' directed and written by Erich Von Stroheim, will be presented at the Star Theatre today. It is recognized that Carl Laemmle has expended ever a million dollars on the picture. Others in the cast are: Miss du Pont, Mae Smith, Maude George, Dale Fuller, Rudolph Christians.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-15
Summary:

Universal's million dollar production, 'Foolish Wives,' the creation of Erich von Stroheim, will appear at the theatre tonight. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-16 - 1923-01-16
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9 p.m. sharp, E. von Stroheim and Miss DuPont in 'Foolish Wives' in 11 parts. Booking at Moutrie's. Special ferry after every performance. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-16
Summary:

Foolish Wives,' a Universal costly photodrama spending $1,103,736, was shown at the Star Theatre last night for a week's run. It is noted that Erich von Stroheim is the author, director, and star of the picture. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-16
Summary:

Foolish Wives,' Universal's costly photodrama, was opened last night at the Star Theatre for seven days' run. Directed by Erich von Stroheim. The film company admits spending $421000 alone for the elaborate sets built in California.