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: 1923-05-31 - 1923-05-31
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Sat. at 2.15, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., Norma Talmadge in 'Smilin' Through.' The Star: Today till Sat. at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Viola Dana in 'Puppets of Fate,' Shanghai Races and The Star Boarder.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-31
Summary:

Star Theatre is screening 'Puppets of Fate' screening Viola Dana, who plays the role of Italian beauty. Film synopsis included. Another film of very great interest in the new bill is one which the British-American Tobacco Company had taken of the recent Spring race meeting in Shanghai…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-31 - 1923-05-31
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'Smilin' Through.' The Star: Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Viola Dana in 'Puppets of Fate,' 'Shanghai Races' and 'The Star Boarder.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-01 - 1923-06-01
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, 'Puppets of Fate,' 'Shanghai Race Meeting,' 'The Star Boarder.' Sunday at 9.15, Adele Blood in 'The Gold Diggers.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-01 - 1923-06-01
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, 'Puppets of Fate,' 'Shanghai Race Meeting' and 'The Star Boarder.' Sunday at 9.15, Adele Blood in 'The Gold Diggers.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-02 - 1923-06-02
Summary:

Viola Dana in 'Puppets of Fate.' Tomorrow at 9.15, Adele Blood in 'Anna Christie' (by special request). $3, $2 & $1, booking at Moutrie's.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-02 - 1923-06-02
Summary:

Tonight only, Viola Dana in 'Puppets of Fate.' Tomorrow at 9.15, Adele Blood in 'The Gold Diggers.' Monday, 'Anna Christie.' $3, $2 and $1. Booking at Moutrie's.

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

The Coronet: Today and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Viola Dana in 'Puppets of Fate.' Thursday and Friday, 'Man-Woman-Marriage.' The Star: Today and tomorrow at 5.30 & 9.15, Dorothy Dalton in 'His Wife's Friend.' The Grand: Tonight at 7 &…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-05 - 1923-06-05
Summary:

The Coronet: Today and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Viola Dana in 'Puppets of Fate.' Thursday and Friday, 'Man-Woman-Marriage.' The Star: Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, Dorothy Dalton in 'His Wife's Friend.' The Grand: Tonight at 7 and 9.15…

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

The Coronet: Today and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Viola Dana in 'Puppets of Fate.' Thursday and Friday, 'Man-Woman-Marriage.' The Star: Today and tomorrow at 5.30 & 9.15, Dorothy Dalton in 'His Wife's Friend.' The Grand: Today at 2.30,…