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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-08
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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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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-04 - 1922-11-04
Summary:

Today only, last shows, Henri Bernstein's dramatic masterpiece, 'The Thief' featuring Pearl White. From Sunday till Tuesday, Owen Moore in 'The Chicken in the Case,' a Selznick picture.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-06 - 1922-11-07
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Owen Moore in 'The Chicken in the Case.' Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-07 - 1922-11-07
Summary:

Today will be the only chance to see Owen Moore in 'The Chicken in the Case,' a Selznick picture. Commencing Wednesday till Saturday, 'Two Weeks with Pay,' from the Saturday Evening Post story by Nina Wilcox Putnam, starring Bebe Daniels.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-20 - 1922-11-21
Summary:

Monday and Tuesday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Tom Mix in 'After Your Own Heart.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison and Warner Oland in 'Hurricane Hutch' episodes 3 and 4. Prices as usual. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-06 - 1923-01-09
Summary:

Showing Sunday 7th at 6 and 9.15, Monday 8th and Tuesday 9th at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., House Peters in 'The Storm,' a Universal-Jewel, with an all-star cast, including Virginia Valli, Matt Moore and Josef Swickard. Great as a play, great as a picture. Prices as usual. Picture included.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-06
Summary:

The Storm,' produced on the stage last season by George Broadhurst, is going over to the Star Theatre tomorrow. The picture rights were brought by Carl Laemmle. In turn, Reginald Barker chose House Peters for the leading role, together with Virginia Valli, Matt Moore and Josef Swickard.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-06
Summary:

Capitalizing on the success of 'The Storm' in the last season when it was produced by George Broadhurst, it became the overnight sensation of the theatrical world. Carl Laemmle bought its picture rights. He, along with Reginald Barker produced the picture in the most glamorous way…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-09
Summary:

Bob Hampton of Placer,' the best film Marshall Neilan has so far produced is showing at the Star, commencing today. This film contains some wonderful spectacular scenes. Wesley 'Freckles' Barry takes the leading role. The title role is taken by James Kirkwood. Others in the cast…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-13 - 1923-09-15
Summary:

Saturday, September 15th at 9.15 p.m., Tina Gerald & Tom Fenwick in a repertoire of original one act plays. Prices $3, $2 & $1. Booking at Moutrie's.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-13 - 1923-09-15
Summary:

Saturday, September 15th at 9.15 p.m., Tina Gerald and Tom Fenwick in a repertoire of original one-act plays. 'Only Amateurs,' a comedy by Harold Montague. 'Stiffy Wins,' a farcical comedy of the turf by Vincent Esmond. 'The Intruder,' a mystery by Tom Fenwick.…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-13 - 1923-09-15
Summary:

Saturday, September 15th at 9.15 p.m., Tina Gerald and Tom Fenwick in a repertoire of original one-act plays. Prices: $3, $2 and $1. Booking at Moutrie's.

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Headline: Entertainments
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-14
Summary:

Tom Fenwick and Tina Gerald appear at the Star Theatre in from their repertoire 'The Intruder.' There should be a crowded audience to witness a most artistic performance. The pictures will prove a magnet.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-14
Summary:

Tomorrow, Star Theatre is going to host Miss Tina Gerald and Mr. Tom Fenwick. An all comedy program is announced with one exception 'The Intruder.' Booking is at Moutrie's and the Star Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-15 - 1923-09-15
Summary:

Today at 2.33, 'Buffalo Bill.' At 5.30, Jack Pickford in 'In Wrong.' At 9.15, Tina Geralld and Tom Fenwick in four one act plays.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-15 - 1923-09-15
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 'Buffalo Bill.' At 5.30, Jack Pickford in 'In Wrong.' At 9.15, Tina Gerald and Tom Fenwick in four one-act plays.