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: 1923-01-03 - 1923-01-05
Summary:

Wed. to Sat. 3rd to 6th January at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Edith Hallor in 'Just Outside the Door,' and Round Three of 'The Leather Pushers.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. January 3 Remarks: On page 4, another ad. on 'Just Outside the Door' only. Illustration…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-06 - 1923-01-09
Summary:

Sat. to Tue. at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents 'The Carnival Child.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. January 6 Remarks: Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., Babe Marie Osborn in 'Voice of Destiny.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe,' epis. 1 and 2.…

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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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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-10 - 1923-01-13
Summary:

Wed. & Sat. 10th & 13th January at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lew Cody in 'Occasionally Yours,' a Robertson-Cole super-special in 6 parts. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Wed. & Thurs., 'Invisible Ray,' epis. 13, 14 and 15. Fri. to Mon., 'The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe,…

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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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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-17 - 1923-01-18
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents William Farnum in 'The Joyous Troublemaker,' in 7 parts. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. January 19-20 Remarks: At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 5th & 6th epis. of 'The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe.'

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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: 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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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-22 - 1923-01-22
Summary:

They are coming up strong at the Star. After 'Foolish Wives,' there're still big pictures to be enjoyed. Mon. 22nd till 24th Jan., 'His Official Fiancee,' with Vivian Master [sic]. Thurs. 25th till 27th Jan., 'The Counterfeit' with Elsie Ferguson. Sun. 28th…

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-22 - 1923-01-23
Summary:

Today & tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart Pictures presents Constance Dinney [sic] in 'Room and Board.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. January 22 Remarks: Mon. at 2.30 only, 5th & 6th epis. of 'The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-31 - 1923-12-03
Summary:

Wed. to Sat. 31st Jan to 3rd Feb at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m, Realart Pictures presents Wanda Hawley in 'The House That Jazz Built.' Fri. to Mon. at 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe,' epis. 7 & 8. Note: On and after 31st January 1923, prices of admission…

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-07 - 1923-02-10
Summary:

Wed. 7th to Sat. 10th Feb. at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Ralph Ince in 'Out of the Snows,' in 7 parts. Booking at the Theatre. Price details included. February 9-10 Remarks: 'The Adventurers of Robinson Crusoe' [sic], epis. 9 & 10.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-19 - 1923-02-20
Summary:

Mon. and Tue., 19th and 20th Feb. at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Elaine Hammerstein in 'Whispers' and 'Leather Pushers' Round Five. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Mon. 'Robinson Crusoe,' epis. 11 & 12; Tue. Ruth Roland in 'White Eagle.' Usual prices. Booking at the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-21 - 1923-02-24
Summary:

Today at 5 and 9.15 p.m., Olive Tell in 'A Woman's Business' and 'Leather Pushers' Round Six. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Wed. & Thur. Ruth Roland in 'White Eagle,' epis. 1 and 2; Fri.-Mon. 'Robinson Crusoe,' epis. 12 & 14. February 21 Remarks: On…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-26 - 1923-02-27
Summary:

Mon. and Tue., 25th and 27th [sic] Feb. at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Constance Binney in 'Such a Little Queen' presented by Realart Pictures. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Mon. 'Robinson Crusoe,' epis. 13 & 14; Tue.-Thur. 'White Eagle,' epis. 3 & 4. Usual prices. Booking…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-28 - 1923-03-03
Summary:

Today till Sat. 3rd Mar. at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart Pictures presents Mary Miles Minter in 'Her Winning Way.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Fri.-Mon. 'Robinson Crusoe,' epis. 15 & 16. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-05 - 1923-03-06
Summary:

Mon. and Tue. 5th and 6th at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Robertson-Cole co. presents 'Better Times.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Mon. 'Robinson Crusoe,' epis. 15 & 16; Tue.-Thur., 'White Eagle,' epis. 5 & 6. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-07 - 1923-03-10
Summary:

Wed. 7th to Sat. 10th March at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents William Farnum in 'Wolves of the Night.' Wed. & Thur., 'White Eagle,' epis. 5 & 6; Fri.-Mon. 'Robinson Crusoe,' epis. 17 & 18 (final); Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.