A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-10 - 1923-01-10
Summary:

Commencing January 15th, 'Foolish Wives.' Illustration included.

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-11 - 1923-01-11
Summary:

Commencing January 15th, 'Foolish Wives,' a Universal-Jewel production presented by Carl Laemmle, written, directed by and featuring von Stroheim.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-11 - 1923-01-11
Summary:

Today only at 9.15 p.m., Mlle Toska in classical dances. 5.30 and 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. Popular matinee on Saturday at 5.30 p.m. Monday 23rd, von Stroheim and…

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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: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-12 - 1923-01-15
Summary:

Commencing January 15th, daily at 5.30 and 9 p.m. sharp, 'Foolish Wives' by and with von Stroheim, presented by Carl Laemmle, a Universal-Jewel production. Admission: at 5.30, $1.50 and 80 cents; at 9p.m., $2.00 and $1.00. Book your seats at Moutrie's (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.). After 5 p…

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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 - 1923-01-19
Summary:

Today matinee at 5.30 p.m., and tonight at 9 p.m., the film of the season, 'Foolish Wives.'

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-16 - 1923-01-16
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9 p.m. sharp, E. von Stroheim and Miss DuPont in 'Foolish Wives' in 11 parts. Booking at Moutrie's. Special ferry after every performance. Picture 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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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-17 - 1923-01-18
Summary:

Daily at 5.30 and 9 p.m., Carl Laemmle presents the Universal-Jewel production, 'Foolish Wives,' featuring von Stroheim. Booking at Moutrie's. Illustration included.

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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: 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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-19 - 1923-01-19
Summary:

Universal's million-dollar masterpiece, 'Foolish Wives.' Admission: at 5.30 p.m., $1.50 and 80 cents; at 9 p.m., $2.00 and $1.00. Children, solider and sailors (royal navy) in uniform, half price to all seats. Special ferry after all shows for Hongkong residents.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-19
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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-20 - 1923-01-20
Summary:

Last two days, Saturday at 5.30 and 9 p.m., Sunday at 6 and 9 p.m., the first real million-dollar picture, 'Foolish Wives,' a picture of Monte Carlo where even saints are sinners. Booking at Moutrie's or at the theatre. Tel. K795.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-20 - 1923-01-20
Summary:

Last two days, today at 5.30 and 9 p.m., Sunday at 6 and 9 p.m., the film of the season, 'Foolish Wives' in 11 parts.

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-22 - 1923-01-22
Summary:

They are coming up strong at the Star. After 'Foolish Wives' there are still big pictures to be enjoyed from the programme of this theatre. Monday, 22nd till 24th January, 'His Official Fiancee' with Vivian Martin. Thursday 25th till 27th January, 'The Counterfeit'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-10 - 1923-09-10
Summary:

The Coronet: Today only, 'The Ladder Jinx.' The Star: Today only, Mabel Normand in 'Molly O'.' Coming soon: 'Foolish Wives.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-11 - 1923-09-12
Summary:

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