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 - 1923-01-16
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: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-10 - 1923-01-20
Summary:

Commencing January 15th, daily at 5.30 and 9 p.m., 'Foolish Wives' featuring Erich von Stroheim and Miss DuPont, presented by Carl Laemmle, a Universal super production. Admission: at 5.30 p.m., $1.50 and 80 cents, at 9 p.m., $2.00 and $1.00. Book your seats now. January 10 & 17…

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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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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: 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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-15
Summary:

Universal's million dollar production, 'Foolish Wives,' the creation of Erich von Stroheim, will appear at the theatre tonight. Film plot 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: 1923-01-20
Summary:

Foolish Wives,' a production of the Universal Film Company directed by Erich von Stroheim, will be seen for the last time tomorrow. It is noted that the participation by San Francisco's four hundred was obtained by Carl Laemmle, president of Universal, as the result of a contribution…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-10 - 1923-09-11
Summary:

Foolish Wives,' written, directed and featuring Von Stroheim, a Universal Super-Jewel production presented by Carl Laemmle. Tomorrow at The Coronet. Film plot included.

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

Monte Carlo, with all its glamour, its hectic excitements, its wild nightlife! This is the setting for the big picture, 'Foolish Wives,' with Eric von Stroheim as the star, which is to be put on tonight at the Coronet. Stroheim wrote and produced this picture. The Russian Count he…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-21
Summary:

Three players well cast add to the strength of 'The Midnight Guest,' the Universal all-star attraction which opened at the World Theatre last night. Mahlon Hamiton as the cynic, Clyde Fillmore as the optimist and Grace Darmond as the woman of the story are the three principal players.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-05 - 1925-01-06
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only, the latest French super production 'The Parisian Rag-Picker' in seven reels, featuring Nicolai [sic] Koline and Helen Darney. Starting Wednesday, the best super Jewel production 'Merry-Go-Round.' January 5 remarks: Today till Thursday, a marvellous…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-05 - 1925-01-05
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the latest French super-production, 'The Parisian Rag-Picker,' featuring Nicolas Koline and Helene Darly in 7 reels. Usual prices. Starting Wednesday next, the best super Jewel production, 'Merry-Go-Round' in 11 reels. Picture…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-06 - 1925-01-06
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the latest French super-production, 'The Parisian Rag-Picker,' featuring Nicolas Koline and Helene Darly in 7 reels. Usual prices. Starting tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Merry-Go-Round' in 11 reels. Book your seats early. Today till…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-06 - 1925-01-06
Summary:

Last chance to see the latest French super-production, 'The Parisian Rag-Picker' in 7 reels, featuring Nicolas Koline and Helene Darly. Usual prices. Final show today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Starting tomorrow, the best super Jewel production, 'Merry-Go-Round' in 11 reels.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-07 - 1925-01-10
Summary:

Today till Saturday, the picture you've been long waiting for 'Merry-Go-Round' in eleven reels featuring Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry and a great cast. The latest Chinese super-production 'The Valiant Brothers' in ten reels produced by Commercial Press Ltd. Also 'Mr.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-07 - 1925-01-08
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Merry-Go-Round' in 11 reels, featuring Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry and a great cast. Today till Saturday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., the latest Chinese super-production, 'The Valiant Brothers' [sic] in 10 reels produced by Commercial…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-07
Summary:

Hongkong's cinema-goers can depend on seeing something distinctly unusual in 'Merry-Go-Round,' the notable Universal production which comes to the Coronet this evening, as the feature attraction for the next few days. 'Merry-Go-Round' is unusual because the producer has…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-07 - 1925-01-10
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Merry-Go-Round,' featuring Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry and a great cast. Today till Saturday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., the latest Chinese super-production 'Two Valiant Brothers' in 10 reels produced by Commercial Press Ltd. Also '…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-09 - 1925-01-09
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Merry-Go-Round' in 11 reels, starring Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry and a great cast. Starting Sunday 11th, Carmel Myers in 'The Love Pirate.' Coming, William Fox presents 'Over the Hill.' Watch for its opening date.…