A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Alexandra Cinema-Theatre: Grand Benefit Performance
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-09-12
Summary:

Numbers of singers, including Miss Rosita Diralda, Miss Violet Russel, orchestra under Mr F. Gonzales, Mr Donald Harvey, Mr Harry Gould, Mr Leckie, Signor Torras, Miss Giralda, had been performed and number of films had been shown in the middle of the events, firstly 'Her first Bike Ride,…

2
Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-04-06 - 1916-04-08
Summary:

The drama in 3 parts, 'The Arch Villain,' on Friday, 7th April, 1916. Pictures including 'The Great War,' Keystone comedy and others. Charlie Chaplin 'In the Park' is coming on Friday, 14th April.

3
Headline: Poor Men's Wives': Spectacular Magnificence of New Film
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-09
4
Headline: Some Chatter
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-14
5
Headline: Universal's Movie
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-11
6
Headline: Poor Men's Wives': Noted Director's Great Picture
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-22
7
Headline: Lon Chaney: Master Make-up Artist Called 'Man of 1,000 Faces'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-05
8
Headline: Sunday Next at the Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-05 - 1924-04-12
Summary:

Poor Men's Wives.'

9
Headline: Poor Men's Wives': Leading Actor's Rise to Success
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-12
10
Headline: God of Jade: Barbara La Marr's Chinese Idol
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-12
11
Headline: All Have Light Eyes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-12
12
Headline: Great Ballroom Scenes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-12
13
Headline: Zu Su Pitts: Screen Comedienne's Romance
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-12
14
Headline: Barbara La Marr: Danced Her Way to Fame
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-12
15
Headline: Poor Men's Wives': Coronet Theatre's Fine Picture
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-14
Summary:

Poor Men's Wives' is a companion picture to 'Rich Men's Wives' and is the current feature at Coronet. The leading role is taken by Barbara la Marr, the actress who also appeared in 'Trifling Women,' with the supporting act from Betty Francisco, David Butler and…

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Headline: There Is Always a Good Show at the Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-14 - 1924-04-16
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Poor Men's Wives.'

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Headline: The China Mail News 1924-04-16
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-16
Summary:

Poor Men's Wives' is the feature attraction making its final appearance at the Coronet Theatre this evening. Film plot included.

18
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-19 - 1924-04-19
Summary:

Today's picture matinee at 5.30 p.m., Anita Stewart in Mary Regan. Tomorrow at 6 p.m., 'Poor Men's Wives.' Prices 80 cents and 50 cents. Monday to Wednesday, special holiday programme, Bert Lytell in 'A Message From Mars.'

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Headline: Great Film: The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-26
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-26 - 1924-05-01
Summary:

Next week, 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame.' May 1 Remarks: Plot included.