A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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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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
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…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-08 - 1923-09-10
Summary:

The Coronet: 'The Ladder Jinx.' The Star: At 6 & 9.15, Mabel Normand in 'Molly O'.' September 10 Remarks: 'Foolish Wives' coming soon.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-11 - 1923-09-12
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, 'Foolish Wives.' At 7.15, 'The Ladder Jinx.' The Star: At 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Mary Pickford in 'Pollyanna.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-13 - 1923-09-14
Summary:

The Coronet: Today and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15, 'Foolish Wives.' At 7.15, 'Her Kingdom of Dreams.' The Star: At 5.30 & 9.15, 'The Son of Wallingford.' September 14 Remarks: 'Foolish Wives' is Von Stroheim's great Universal super jewel.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-03
Summary:

Today, Star Theatre will be screening 'Trouble' featuring Jackie Coogan who became famous in 'The Kid' with Chaplin. Little Jackie is the big man of the picture.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-09 - 1924-08-09
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Tuesday, Mack Sennet [sic] presents Ben Turpin in 'The Shriek of Araby,' 'Trackers Pit,' a Goldwyn-Edgar-comedy, and Topical Budget 640, see Sir Robert Ho Tung at the Prime Minister's Reception! The Star: Today only at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m.,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-11 - 1924-08-11
Summary:

The Coronet: Today & tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Mack Sennett's 'The Shriek of Araby' with Ben Turpin, Topical Budget 640, see Sir Robert Ho Tung at the Prime Minister's Reception, and 'Edgar and the Teacher's Pet.' The Star: Today only at 5.30…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-12 - 1924-08-12
Summary:

The Coronet: Last time today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Mack Sennett's 'The Shriek of Araby' with Ben Turpin, Topical Budget 640, see Sir Robert Ho Tung at the Prime Minister's Reception, and 'Edgar and the Teacher's Pet.' The Star: Tuesday & Wednesday…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-19 - 1924-08-19
Summary:

Ben Turpin in 'The Shriek of Araby.' Also showing Buster Keaton in 'The Bell Boy.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-20 - 1924-08-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Last time today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, James Kirkwood and Ann Forrest in 'The Great Impersonation,' a Paramount picture. The Star: Today only at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Mack Sennett presents Ben Turpin in 'The Shriek of Araby.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-04
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening 'Behind the Curtain' for the last time today. Mary Pickford's 'Mary Ain't Guilty' commences its run tomorrow. 'Kean' continues until Thursday at the 2:30 and 7:15 shows. Queen's Theatre, on the other hand, is screening…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-05 - 1924-11-05
Summary:

The Coronet: Nov. 5th to 10th, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Kid,' Our Own Topical and Prizma Colour. The Star: Today only, Norma Talmadge in 'Ashes of Vengeance,' with special musical setting.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-06 - 1924-11-08
Summary:

The Coronet: Nov. 5th to 10th, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Kid,' Our Own Topical and Prizma Colour. The Star: Today till Saturday at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Thomas Meighan in 'White and Unmarried,' Prizma Music Film and Our Own Topical.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-10 - 1924-11-10
Summary:

The Coronet: Today only, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Kid.' The Star: Today only at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., James Oliver Curwood's 'Flower of the North.'