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

The Powder Puffs will be the attraction at the Star Theatre tonight.

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

The management of the Star Theatre has commissioned Professor Pedro Madariaga, their musical conductor, with the task of the organization of a new Orchestra. The number of the Star Theatre Orchestra will thus be brought up to the full strength of twelve members. Performance by the International…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-12
85
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-13
Summary:

An excellent entertainment was given by the Powder Puffs at the Star Theatre last night. Miss Dorothy Drew, a new arrival, delighted the gathering with her dances.

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

The 'Powder Puffs,' who have amused large audiences at the Star Theatre during the past week, give their farewell show at the theatre Royal this evening.

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

There was a big house at the Star Theatre on Saturday night with the Powder Puffs. Miss Dorothy Drew was associated with Mr. E. de Kurylo in a couple of charming dances, and Miss Nita Corri created a lot of fun in her comedy songs and was repeatedly recalled.

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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
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: 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
93
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-23
Summary:

The Modern Young Man,' starring William Waters, is being screened at the Star Theatre today and tomorrow.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-25
Summary:

The Counterfeit,' a Paramount special starring Elsie Ferguson, comes to the Star Theatre this evening. It is noted that Elsie Ferguson previously appeared in 'Avalanche,' 'His Parisian Wife' and other special productions.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-27
Summary:

The Counterfeit,' a Paramount special starring Elsie Ferguson, is now showing at the Star Theatre. Besides, 'An Innocent Adventuress,' in which Vivian Martin takes the principal role, will be screened at the theatre from Sunday till Tuesday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-31
Summary:

The Teeth of the Tiger,' written by Maurice Leblanc, comes to the Star Theatre this evening in film form for a run of four days.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-01
Summary:

The Manager of Messrs Liggett and Myers was summoned before Mr. R. E. Lindsell at the Magistracy yesterday for exhibiting a poster on Government property without a permit. Mr. E. H. Ray [sic], of the Coronet Theatre, appeared on two summonses of the same nature. He was fined $1 on each summons.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-03
Summary:

The management of the Star Theatre has been fortunate in coming to an arrangement with the Hawaiian Troubadours for the latter appearance at this Theatre on their return from Macao.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-03
Summary:

Arsene Lupin will be seen for the last time at the Star Theatre today. The programme for tomorrow has 'The Inner Voice' as the attraction.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-06
Summary:

The Inner Voice' has given pleasure to many people at the Star Theatre. Film plot included.