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: 1922-06-16
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen Thomas Ince's 'The Poppy Girl's Husband,' featuring William S. Hart. On Sunday, La Belle Cora will appear in a novel statuary and posing act, will be repeated on the three succeeding nights.

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-29 - 1922-11-29
Summary:

Thos. H. Ince presents Dorothy Dalton in 'The Market of Souls,' a Paramount-Artcraft picture. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-01 - 1922-12-04
Summary:

Today till Monday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Dorothy Dalton in 'Market of Souls,' Comedy and Gazette. December 1 Remarks: On page 3, another ad. saying the film is a Thos. H. Ince super feature. Illustration included.

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-01 - 1922-12-01
Summary:

Today till Monday, Dorothy Dalton in 'The Market of Souls,' a Thos. H. Ince super-feature. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-25 - 1922-12-25
Summary:

25th and 26th at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Jesse L. Lasky presents William DeMille's production of 'The Prince Chap' featuring Thomas Meighan, adaptation of Edward Peple's old romance drama.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-25 - 1922-12-25
Summary:

Today 25th and tomorrow 26th at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., the film of the season, Thomas Meighan in 'Prince Chap.' Also Comedy and Gazette. 27th to 29th, the eminent artistes, Chefalo and Palermo. Booking at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-14 - 1923-05-14
Summary:

See them in 'Dangerous Hours,' Paramount-Artcraft's seven reels story of red ruin in revolutionary Russia, Thomas H. Ince presents his special production, 'Dangerous Hours.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-29
Summary:

It will be remembered that a few Sundays back the orchestras of the Star and Coronet rendered an excellent orchestral programme. The opening piece Lavallee's 'King of Diamonds' (Overture) was played. We were offered such well-known pieces as the 'Spring Song' (…

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-09 - 1923-08-11
Summary:

Saturday and Sunday, August 11 and 12 at 9.15 p.m., grand vaudeville entertainment, Miss Maksakova, lyric soprano, from metropolitan opera; E. & V. Roudine, famous duo from the London coliseum; Miss Gordon, English and French cantatrice; Thomas Astroff, imperial Russian ballet, classical and…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-09 - 1923-08-11
Summary:

Saturday and Sunday, August 11 and 12 at 9.15 p.m., grand vaudeville entertainment, Miss Maksakova, lyric Soprano, from Metropolitan Opera. E. and V. Roudine, famous duo from the London Coliseum. Also Miss Gordon, the English and French cantatrice; Thomas Astroff, imperial Russian ballet,…

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-09 - 1923-08-09
Summary:

A treat is in store for Star patrons on Saturday and Sunday next when a grand vaudeville entertainment is announced of a very divergent kind. Miss Maksakova, lyric soprano from the Metropolitan Opera is to sing and she will be supported by Miss Gordon, English and French cantatrice, Miss Loraine…