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: 1922-08-26 - 1922-09-11
Summary:

Why Change Your Wife?' at the Star Theatre. August 26 - September 1 Remarks: Teaser ads. The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. September 4-5 Remarks: The cast includes Tom [sic] Meigham, Bebe Daniels and Gloria Swanson. September 8 Remarks: Price as…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-01 - 1922-09-04
Summary:

Today to Monday 4th, 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Elsie Ferguson in 'A Society Exile,' an Artcraft special. Friday, 8th, 'Why Change Your Wife' featuring Gloria Swanson and Bebe Daniels. 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: 1922-09-05 - 1922-09-07
Summary:

Today to Thursday 7th, 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Dorothy Gish in 'I'll Get Him Yet.' Friday, 8th, 'Why Change Your Wife' featuring Gloria Swanson and Bebe Daniels. 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: 1922-09-06
Summary:

Last evening, Star Theatre screened 'I'll Get Him Yet' featuring Dorothy Gish. The programme also included a Mack Sennett comedy and continues until Friday when it will be replaced by 'Why Change Your Wife?'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-08 - 1922-09-11
Summary:

Today to Monday 11th, 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., the magnificent photoplay 'Why Change Your Wife' featuring Gloria Swanson, Bebe Daniels and Thomas Meighan. 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: 1922-09-08
Summary:

For the next four nights, Star Theatre is going to screen the Cecil de Mille [sic] photoplay 'Why Change Your Wife?' presented by Paramount pictures. The photoplay features Bebe Daniels, Tom Meighan and Gloria Swanson and catches special attention for the costumes and dresses used. The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-11
Summary:

Star Theatre screened 'Why Change Your Wife?' for three nights with packed houses. This demonstrates conclusively that with the right kind of picture at normal prices, the cinema can do good business in Kowloon. The last screening of the mentioned movie will be today at the 5:30 and 9:…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-01 - 1922-11-02
Summary:

Wednesday & Thursday at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Ethel Clayton in 'Pettigrew's Girl,' Comedy and Gazette. Friday 3rd, 'Why Change Your Wife.' November 1 Remarks: On page 4, another ad. on 'Pettigrew's Girl' only.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-03 - 1922-11-03
Summary:

Today only, 'Why Change Your Wife' starring Gloria Swanson, Bebe Daniels and Thomas Meighan. Tomorrow, D. W. Griffth [sic] presents 'Scarlet Days.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-03
Summary:

Star Theatre is screening today at both shows Cecil de Mille's [sic] production 'Why Change Your Wife?' Tomorrow, 'Scarlet Days' will be screened which promises to introduce a number of well-known stars to the audience.

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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: 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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-20 - 1923-06-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Mary Pickford in 'The Love Light.' Illustration included. Grand: At 9.15 p.m., Chaplin in 'The Idle Class,' and 'The Best of Luck.' Star: At 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., 'Man-Woman-Marriage.' Ordinary prices.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-23
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen the Mary Pickford drama 'The Love Light.' Film synopsis included.

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Headline: Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-25 - 1923-06-25
Summary:

Tonight at 5.30 & 9.15, Mary Pickford in 'The Love Light.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-01 - 1923-09-03
Summary:

Tonight at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Louise Glaum in 'The Lone Wolf's Daughter.' Tomorrow at 6 & 9.15 p.m., Anita Stewart in 'Playthings of Destiny.' Today at 2.30, 'Buffalo Bill,' epis. 4 & 5. September 3 Remarks: Tonight only, 'Playthings of Destiny…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-17 - 1923-09-17
Summary:

Tonight, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Three Musketeers.' Price details included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-17
Summary:

The film version of Dumas' novel 'The Three Musketeers' is being screened at the Star Theatre with crowded houses.