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: 1923-06-09 - 1923-06-09
Summary:

Coronet: Tonight and tomorrow, D. W. Griffith presents Richard Barthelmess and Clarine Seymour in 'The Idol Dancer.' Today at 2.30 & 7.15 only, 'Man-Woman-Marriage.' Star: 'Love, Honour and Behave.' Grand: Tonight till Tuesday at 7.15 and 9.30 p.m., William…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-01 - 1924-10-01
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.10, 7.15 & 9.20 p.m., 'Monte Cristo.' Increased prices included. The Star: Today only at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Priscila [sic] Dean in 'White Tiger.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-02 - 1924-10-03
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.10, 7.15 & 9.20 p.m., 'Monte Cristo.' Increased prices included. The Star: Today till Saturday at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., the heroine of 'The Birth of a Nation,' Mae Marsh in 'Sunshine Alley.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-04 - 1924-10-04
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.10, 7.15 & 9.20 p.m., 'Monte Cristo.' Increased prices included. The Star: Today only at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., the heroine of 'The Birth of a Nation,' Mae Marsh in 'Sunshine Alley.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-06 - 1924-10-06
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.10, 7.15 & 9.20 p.m., 'Monte Cristo.' Increased prices included. The Star: Last time today at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., 'Westbound Limited' starring Ralph Lewis. Also showing, B. A. T. special, 'Chang Tso Ling's Manchurian Army.'…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-07 - 1924-10-07
Summary:

The Coronet: Last performances today at 2.30, 5.10, 7.15 & 9.20 p.m., 'Monte Cristo.' Increased prices included. The Star: Today and tomorrow at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Ethel Clayton in 'Crooked Streets.' Tonight at 9.15, Malini, the world's greatest magician.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-16 - 1925-02-17
Summary:

Grumpy' has delighted generations of playgoers in every English speaking country in the world. It is headed by Theodore Roberts and May McAvoy. February 17 remarks: Our own Topical. Lionel Barrymore in 'I Am the Man,' a thrilling story of a crooked politician.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-19 - 1925-02-21
Summary:

Short engagement of Miss Refa Miller. Tom Mix in a thrilling drama of Hudson Bay, 'North of the Yukon,' Century Comedy, Felix Cartoon and Our own Topical.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-03 - 1925-03-14
Summary:

Today and tomorrow: William Russell in 'The Lady from Longacre.' Charles Chaplin in 'The Cure.' Our own Topical film, and Prizma-colour. March 4 remarks: Harold Lloyd in 'Safety Last.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-13 - 1925-03-13
Summary:

Today till Sunday, the great Fox comedy, 'Six Cylinder Love' and Charlie Chaplin in 'The Vagabond.' Also our own Topical.