A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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: 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: 1923-01-12
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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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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: 1923-01-16
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.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-17
Summary:

Foolish Wives,' a Universal photodrama, is now showing at the Star Theatre. Erich von Stroheim who has by now become familiar to Hongkong audiences through his previous appearance in 'Blind Husbands' and 'The Devil's Pass Key' takes the leading role. Early booking…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-17
Summary:

Star Theatre screened Universal's 'Foolish Wives' which managed to attract a huge audience. The million-dollar film stars Erich von Stroheim and takes the leading role and early booking of seats at Moutrie's is advised.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-18
Summary:

Referring to the spectacular film 'Foolish Wives' that is now being shown at the Star Theatre, Judge Sabath, a famous Judge of Chicago, who has tried hundreds of divorce cases, commented on the film.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-18
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-18
Summary:

Tonight, Star Theatre will be hosting a first-class orchestra that is being carried over by the luxury ship Cunard Liner s.s. 'Laconia.' The orchestra will play during the 9 pm performance of the 'Foolish Wives' tonight and during the interval, a violin solo will be rendered…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-19
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-28
Summary:

The clever combination Leeds and Le Mar, have been joined by two more artists, Bob Harper and Miss Betty Charles, at the Star Theatre. While the big picture in the Star is being changed to a wild west story entitled, 'The Fire Eater,' starring Hoot Gibson.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-28
Summary:

Harry Leeds and Miss Trixie Le Mar have made many friends in the Colony since they gave their performance at the Star Theatre, Kowloon. They have now been joined by Bob Harper and Miss Betty Charles, who have just arrived from India. The variety performance is being presented in conjunction with…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-28
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to host Leeds and Le Mar who are now joined by two more artists Bob Harper and Miss Betty Charles. They appear in the Star commencing tonight in a musical absurdity and entitled 'Here He Comes.' The turn consists of a number of songs, dances and sketches. Star…

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Headline: Here He Comes'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-29
Summary:

The performance of Harry Leeds and Miss Trixie Le Mar at the Star received appreciation last night. Supporting performers included Bob Harper and Miss Betty Charles. While the big picture entitled 'The Fire Eater,' starring Hoot Gibson and Walter Perry, proved to be a real thriller.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-29
Summary:

The variety turn 'Here He Comes' by Harry Leeds and Miss Trixie Le Mar was widely appreciated by the audience at Star Theatre. The artists charmed the audience with their various vocal items. Bob Harper and Miss Betty Charles, who made their debut performances in the colony, introduced…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-30
Summary:

Judging by the advance reports in 'Bob Hampton of Placer,' Mr. Ray has secured a film for the Coronet well above the standard of most productions which the industry turns out. Marshall Neilan has been responsible for a number of fine films such as 'Go and Get It.' The title…