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: 1924-10-25
Summary:

12 capacity weeks on Broadway were not enough to take care of the crowds eager to see the sensational super photoplay, 'Enemies of Women,' and arrangements were made to continue the run indefinitely at the Cameo Theatre. The crowds were thrilled and entertained by the many beautiful…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-27 - 1924-10-28
Summary:

The supreme film special of the age, 'Enemies of Women' with Lionel Barrymore, Alma Rubens and an all-star cast, a Cosmopolitan production, distributed by Goldwyn-Cosmopolitan. Prices: matinees 60 cents and $1.00; nights $1.00 and $1.50. Booking at Moutrie's and the Star. Book now…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-27 - 1924-10-27
Summary:

Enemies of Women,' which is being shown twice daily all this week at the Star Theatre. Seats can be booked at Moutrie's and the Star and it is advisable to book them as soon as possible.

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-28 - 1924-10-28
Summary:

The manager of the Star Theatres begs to apologize to the hundreds that were unable to secure seats to witness the showing of 'Enemies of Women' especially to those who journeyed across from Hongkong only to find that there were no more seats available. To those who have not seen this…

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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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-30
Summary:

Enemies of Women,' based on Ibanez's novel, starring Lionel Barrymore, is showing at the Star Theatre. Film plot included.

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-31
Summary:

Enemies of Women,' based on Vicente Blasco Ibanez's novel, starring Lionel Barrymore, Alma Rubens, Pedro de Cordoba, Gareth Hughes, Gladys Hulette, William H. Thompson, William Collier Jr, Paul Panzer, is showing at the Star Theatre. Film synopsis included.

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-03
Summary:

Rigoletto' and 'Il Travatore' by the Italian Grand Opera Co., proved attractive items and charmed all who crowded the theatre. This evening Mary Pickford in 'Tess of the Storm Country' is the offering. Norma Talmadge in 'Ashes of Vengeance' will be screened on…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-12 - 1924-11-25
Summary:

November 12 Remarks: 'Little Old New York' is better than 'Enemies of Women.' It will be showing at the Star. November 12-13 Remarks: Teaser ads for the film 'Little Old New York.' The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads.…

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-21
Summary:

Little Old New York,' the picture being shown at the Star Theatre, should be equally persuasive as 'Enemies of Women.' The picture starred by Marion Davis. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-21
Summary:

Star Theatre is screening 'Little Old New York' which is claimed to be as good as 'Enemies of Women.' The film features Marion Davies.

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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…