A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-27
Summary:

Crowds visited the Star Theatre yesterday and the following nights should see the place crowded. How the power of symbolism is vitalized through the medium of the motion picture camera is aptly illustrated in this screen version of the Ibanez novel. In the photoplay, Lionel Barrymore is…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-30 - 1924-10-30
Summary:

Have you seen 'Enemies of Women'? Without exception, the most discussed photoplay ever seen in the colony. If you miss 'Enemies of Women,' you will miss the most beautiful and most elaborate film spectacle of the age. With special music and augmented orchestra.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-30 - 1924-10-30
Summary:

Last three days at 5.30 and 9.15, last three days of Vicente Blasco Ibanez's greatest of all film spectacles, 'Enemies of Women.' The one picture that no one can afford to miss. Booking at Moutrie's and the Star. Book early.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-31 - 1924-10-31
Summary:

Last two days at 5.30 and 9.15, today and tomorrow, 'Enemies of Women.' Matinees 60 cents and $1.00. Nights $1.00 and $1.50. Children and servicemen half-price. Booking at Moutrie's and the Star. Book early.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-31 - 1924-10-31
Summary:

Saturday night at 9.15 p.m., 'Enemies of Women.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-31
Summary:

According to Alma Rubens, featured with Lionel Barrymore in Vicente Blasco Ibanez's story, 'Enemies of Women,' showing at the Star Theatre the American woman is far more beautiful of face, form and even feet than the French woman. But the French woman is more beautiful from neck…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-01 - 1924-11-01
Summary:

Last three days at 5.30 and 9.15. Tonight, your last opportunity to see the picture that has set the whole colony talking, 'Enemies of Women.' Matinee at 5.30, 60 cents and $1.00; tonight at 9.15, $1.00 and $1.50. Children and servicemen half-price. Booking at Moutrie's and the…

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-19 - 1924-11-20
Summary:

Cosmopolitan Corporation presents Marion Davies in 'Little Old New York,' better than 'Enemies of Women.' Prices: 5.30, $1 and 80 cents; 9.15, $1.50 and $1.00. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-21
Summary:

Such is the claim made in respect of the picture now being shown at the Star Theatre. 'Enemies of Women' attracted its thousands; 'Little Old New York' should be equally persuasive in its appeal to those who are moved by gorgeous settings and thrills. Marion Davies is the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-29 - 1924-11-29
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Thief of Bagdad.' Prices $2 and $1. The Star: Today only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'Beau Revel.' Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, Rudolph Valentino in 'Moran of the Lady Letty.'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-01
Summary:

Cinema patrons have nothing to grumble at the fare recently, and now, provided for them, particularly at the Coronet and Star Theatres. At the former, we have Douglas Fairbanks probably the most popular of all male screen artists. At the Star, we have Rudolph Valentino who is rapidly coming to…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-12 - 1925-01-12
Summary:

We ask you to consider Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Pickford, D. W. Griffith and Charlie Chaplin, the four greatest names in the film world, whose pictures are released under the name of United Artists' Film Corporation. Even the most prejudiced observer has to admit that their productions are…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-14 - 1925-02-14
Summary:

A dramatic treat for Kowloon, the star of 'Enemies of Women' in another smashing thriller, Lionel Barrymore in 'I Am the Man.' The supporting cast includes Seena Owen, Gaston Glass and Flora le Breton.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-23 - 1925-02-25
Summary:

Today till Wednesday at 5.30 and 9.15, the best film that the Star has shown since 'Enemies of Women.' That's what folks are saying about 'K – The Unknown.' Also new songs by Miss Refa Miller.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-11-26 - 1925-11-28
Summary:

Today till Saturday, the biggest picture that has come to Kowloon since 'Enemies of Women,' William Fox's great super special, 'The Town That Forgot God.'