A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Poor Men's Wives': Coronet Theatre's Outstanding Picture
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-14
Summary:

Poor Men's Wives' is now being screened in the Coronet Theatre. The film is a companion picture of 'Rich Men's Wives,' but it is greater, alike for its striking story, its lavish staging, and its faultless acting. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Coronet: 'Poon Men's Wives'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-15
Summary:

What makes a book really great? Sincerity – that is the great essential. Judged by this standard the feature attraction now showing at the Coronet Theatre is fit to rank with the greatest pictures shown this year. Barbara La Marr takes the leading role. Film plot included. The film is the…

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Headline: Amateurs' Chances: No Obstacles for Beginners - Cinema Director's Views
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-19
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Headline: Queen's Theatre: 'Daughters of the Rich'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-06
Summary:

Claimed by the distributors to be a sequel to 'Rich Men's Wives' and 'Poor Men's Wives,' that Gasnier production 'Daughters of the Rich,' which will have a run of three days at the Queen's Theatre from today. Gaston Glass, the hero in 'The Hero…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre: 'Daughters of the Rich'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-07
Summary:

Daughters of the Rich,' directed by Gasnier, is showing at the Queen's Theatre. It is expected as a sequel of 'Rich Men's Wives' and 'Poor Men's Wives.' Another screening is a comedy entitled 'The Sailor.'

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Headline: Hong Kong Telegraph News 1924-05-07
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-07
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening 'Daughters of the Rich,' today and tomorrow. Directed by Gasnier, the film is a sequel to 'Rich Men's Wives' and 'Poor Men's Wives.' A comedy entitled 'The Sailor' caters for the light side.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre: Daughters of the Rich
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-08
Summary:

There's a crowd even in Paris' remarks the multi-million heiress in 'Daughters of the Rich' showing at the Queen Theatre's today at all performances, but there is no crowding for patrons who can all see this wonderful picture in comfort, thanks to the innovations which…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-26 - 1925-01-26
Summary:

Today only, B. P. Schulberg presents Gasnier production, 'Rich Men's Wives,' a realistic story of the idle rich. Starting tomorrow, Wesley Barry in 'School Days.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-26 - 1925-01-26
Summary:

Today only at 5.30 and 9.15, House Peters in 'Rich Men's Wives.' Starting tomorrow, Wesley Barry in 'School Days.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-02 - 1925-03-02
Summary:

Today, Barbara La Marr in 'Poor Men's Wives' companion film to 'Rich Men's Wives.' Thursday next, Harold Lloyd in 'Safety Last.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-02 - 1925-03-02
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Barbara La Marr in 'Poor Men's Wives,' companion film to 'Rich Men's Wives,' which was admittedly one of the finest films ever shown in Hongkong. Thursday next, Harold Lloyd in 'Safety Last.'