A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-31
Summary:

Rags to Riches,' little Wesley Barry's big picture which comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-31
Summary:

This evening, Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'Rags to Riches' starring little Wesley Barry whose typically childish nature is a source of entertainment for the audience.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-31
Summary:

Little Wesley Barry's picture comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening, in 'Rags and Riches [sic],' which has won praise from all who have seen it. Primarily, it is a story for the children, but its many admirable qualities make it delightful for adults. Film synopsis included…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-01
Summary:

Among the best examples of human interest, Hongkong has yet seen is now showing at the Coronet Theatre in 'Rags to Riches,' little Wesley Barry's picture. Blending amusement with excitement and leavening the whole with some realism, 'Rags to Riches' is a picture that…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-02
Summary:

Little Wesley Barry, continues to delight in his picture 'Rags to Riches,' which is now showing at Coronet Theatre. The last screening takes place today and tomorrow.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-02
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'Rags to Riches' featuring little Wesley Barry, the famous 'Freckles' of the screen. Film synopsis included. The last screening will take place today and tomorrow.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-02
Summary:

Mischief – pure boyish mischief is the keynote of 'Rags to Riches,' the big feature attraction now showing at the Coronet Theatre. The film was specially made for the kiddies – chief reason why their elders are crowding to see it! For most cinema-goers, it is enough to mention that…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-03
Summary:

Rags to Riches,' little Wesley Barry's picture will be screened at the Coronet Theatre for the last time.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-03
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening a comedy entitled 'Rags to Riches' featuring little Wesley Barry.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-03
Summary:

Local cinema-goers have their last opportunity this evening of seeing 'Rags to Riches,' little Wesley Barry's adventure film, which has been drawing 'capacity houses' at the Coronet Theatre all this week. 'Rags to Riches' is one of those facile, natural stories…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-12
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Publication Date: 1924-04-17
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'Heroes of the Street' featuring Wesley Barry who is famous for his performance in 'Penrod' and 'Rags to Riches.' The picture is a blend of pathos and humour. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-30
Summary:

Cinema-goers must laugh their last laugh over Buster Keaton in 'The Scarecrow' and sigh their last sigh over Lon Chaney in 'Nomads of the North' this evening for these two excellent pictures will have been replaced tomorrow by the great Universal picture 'The Hunchback…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-01
Summary:

The Hunchback of Notre Dame' is probably the most expensive picture ever made, and is now showing at the Coronet Theatre. This is based on a famous story by Victor Hugo. Lon Chaney needed half hour each day to make up as the Hunchback. The other cast members include Ernest Torrence and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-01
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is currently screening 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' this evening. The story is inspired by Victor Hugo's famous classic 'Notre-Dame de Paris' and presents a vivid picture of Paris in the Middle Ages. One of the wonders of the film is the exhibition of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-01
Summary:

Victor Hugo was eminent as one of the greatest dramatic poet of his day before he gave to the world, in 1831, his great tragic romance, 'Notre Dame de Paris,' the magnificent film version of which comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening under its original title of 'The Hunchback…

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Headline: Hongkong Nights
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-02
Summary:

The new Queen's Theatre, erected by the Hongkong Engineering and Construction Company, is an example of what the Colony can do to provide for the comfort of the theatre-going population. Nor are there many theatres in the Far East much better than our maligned municipal venture – the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-03
Summary:

The Hunchback of Notre Dame' is now showing at the Coronet Theatre. This is based on a famous story by Victor Hugo. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-03
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening the film version of 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame.' Adapted from Victor Hugo's book, the film presents all the tenderness for sorrow and all the sympathy for affliction. The film exhibits the various aspects of Paris in the middle ages.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-03
Summary:

When people talk about a film as they are talking about 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame,' that film is worth seeing. This masterly film version of Victor Hugo's novel is now showing to crowded houses daily. Lon Chaney as the hunchback, and Patsy Ruth Miller as the gipsy girl. The…