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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-02
Summary:

The Society Exile,' presenting the first-rate Paramount star Elsie Ferguson, is the current attraction at the Star Theatre. Besides, a whole week of amusement is promised for next week. There will be Dorothy Gish in 'I'll Get Him Yet,' and Gloria Swanson, along with Bebe…

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-08 - 1922-09-11
Summary:

Today to Monday, 11th at 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. Open daily: 4.30 to 5.15 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-08 - 1922-09-08
Summary:

Why Change Your Wife?' Thomas Meighan and Gloria Swanson in a Cecil B. DeMille's production, a Paramount-Artcraft picture. Plot and illustration included.

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-09
Summary:

Why Change Your Wife?,' produced by Cecil de Mille, in which Bebe Daniels, Tom Meighan and Gloria Swanson take the principal roles, was screened at the Star Theatre last evening. Film synopsis included.

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-03 - 1922-11-03
Summary:

Today only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., by special request of our patrons, 'Why Change Your Wife,' by the Gloria Swanson, Bebe Daniels and Thomas Meighan. Tomorrow, D. W. Griffith presents 'Scarlet Days.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-18 - 1924-10-22
Summary:

October 18 Remarks: Teaser ad for the film 'Enemies of Women.' The ad didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. October 20 Remarks: The author, Vicente Blasco Ibanez, also wrote 'The Four Horsemen.' The cast includes Lionel Barrymore, Alma Rubens,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-25
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-31
Summary:

Enemies of Women,' based on Vicente Blasco Ibanez's novel, starring Lionel Barrymore, Alma Rubens, Pedro de Cordoba, Gareth Hughes, Gladys Hulette, William H. Thompson, William Collier Jr, Paul Panzer, is showing at the Star Theatre. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-03
Summary:

Rigoletto' and 'Il Travatore' by the Italian Grand Opera Co., proved attractive items and charmed all who crowded the theatre. This evening Mary Pickford in 'Tess of the Storm Country' is the offering. Norma Talmadge in 'Ashes of Vengeance' will be screened on…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-03
Summary:

Concluding a week's successful showing of 'The Enemies of Women,' the management of the Star Theatre has again commenced the week auspiciously and announce programmes that should appeal to all. Yesterday witnessed superb representations on two famous operas by the equally famous…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-15 - 1924-11-19
Summary:

Sat. to Wed., Nov. 15th to 19th at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Sunday at 6.00, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National presents Jackie Coogan in 'Daddy.' Added attraction, dances from Mr. Thomas Astroff and songs from Miss Bessie Lester. November 18 Remarks: Another ad. on page 3.

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Headline: Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-15 - 1924-11-15
Summary:

Saturday to Wednesday, November 15th to 19th at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Sunday at 6, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures present Jackie Coogan in 'Daddy.' Added attraction: Mr. Thomas Astroff, classical and oriental dances; Miss Bessie Lester, new comic songs, etc.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-15 - 1924-11-15
Summary:

Entire changes of programme on Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Sunday at 9.15 p.m. only, Mr. Thomas Astroff, direct from the Imperial Russian Opera Ballet in classical and oriental dances. Miss Bessie Lester, new comic songs and novelties. Also showing Jackie Coogan in '…

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Headline: Queen's
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-15 - 1924-11-19
Summary:

Saturday to Wednesday, November 15th to 19th at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Sunday at 6.00, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures presents Jackie Coogan in 'Daddy.' Added attraction: Mr. Thomas Astroff's classical and oriental dances and Miss Bessie Lester's new…

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Headline: Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-17 - 1924-11-18
Summary:

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Jackie Coogan in 'Daddy.' Added attraction at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., entire change of programme, Mr. Thomas Astroff, classical and original dances. Miss Bessie Lester, new comic songs, etc. Prices of admission: at 5.15, 41.…

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Headline: The Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-17 - 1924-11-17
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Sol Lesser presents Jackie Coogan in 'Daddy,' a First National picture. Added attraction at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mr. Thomas Astroff and Miss Bessie Lester. Illustration included.