A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Star' Topics
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-01
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-02
Summary:

The Society Exile,' presenting the first-rate Paramount star Elsie Ferguson, is the current attraction at the Star Theatre. Besides, a whole week of amusement is promised for next week. There will be Dorothy Gish in 'I'll Get Him Yet,' and Gloria Swanson, along with Bebe…

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-08
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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-09
Summary:

Why Change Your Wife?,' produced by Cecil de Mille, in which Bebe Daniels, Tom Meighan and Gloria Swanson take the principal roles, was screened at the Star Theatre last evening. Film synopsis included.

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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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Headline: Star' Topics
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-15
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-11
Summary:

There comes to the Star Theatre this evening a man who might be described as a one-man jazz orchestra, for he takes on the burden of six instruments and plays them in the latest jazz creations. Meanwhile, 'Men' is concurrently with the above attraction, and the programme is to be…

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Headline: A Jazz Fiend
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-11
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to host jazz performances for playing six instruments simultaneously for a longer period than most of his contemporary jazz professors. The performances will be given in between pictures. Concurrently, a six-part film 'Men' revolving around the issue of ‘man'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-13
Summary:

La Chic Parisienne' [sic] will be screened at the Star Theatre. The story progresses at this stage into a very interesting situation, and it speaks much for the histrionic ability of Elsie Ferguson, who appears in the film 'His Parisian Wife.' In addition, 'Bibo,' the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-13
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen 'His Parisian Wife' featuring Elsie Ferguson. It is said that her performance in this film is one of the best since she has joined Paramount Corporation. The film will be screened for four nights commencing today at both the matinee and the night…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-14
Summary:

Elsie Ferguson makes the best hit of her career in 'The Parisian Wife,' the Paramount picture that is enjoying a successful run at the Star Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-03
Summary:

Why change your Wife?,' a Cecil de Mille's production, will be shown for the last time at the Star Theatre.

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-25
Summary:

The Counterfeit,' a Paramount special starring Elsie Ferguson, comes to the Star Theatre this evening. It is noted that Elsie Ferguson previously appeared in 'Avalanche,' 'His Parisian Wife' and other special productions.

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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-13
Summary:

Cousin Kate,' in which Alice Joyce from the Vitagraph takes the title role, is being shown at the Star Theatre this week. Film plot included.