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: 1921-06-28
Summary:

The construction of what, when completed, will be the largest cinema in the Colony, is being rapidly pushed ahead under the supervision of the contractor. Lee Kee, who at the same time is its owner. The 'Star' Cinema, as the new theatre has been named, is conveniently situated at the…

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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: 1923-02-25
Summary:

There was a large crowd at the Star Theatre to see the result of the acceptance of the challenge issued by Professor Eruch. The substance of challenge was, it will be remembered that the Professor backed himself for $1,000 to anyone who could hold him in handcuffs and leg-irons. Details of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-07
Summary:

Holding its own with the best of D. W. Griffith's productions and possessing an even greater significance, the film version of 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse,' which is being screened at the Star Theatre, Kowloon, today for the first time. Readers of the novel by Vicente…

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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: 1923-05-26
Summary:

Music lovers will have the chance at the Star Theatre on Sunday afternoon of listening to a symphony concert by the combined orchestras of the Star and Coronet Theatres. If there is sufficient public support to justify a complete orchestra being kept in Hongkong, the management proposes to hold…