A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Sunday Next
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-09 - 1924-04-12
Summary:

Poor Men's Wives' at the Coronet. April 11 Remarks: It features Barbara La Marr, star of 'Trifling Women.' Directed by Casnier [sic]. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-12
Summary:

Tomorrow, the Coronet Theatre and the Star Theatre are going to screen 'Poor Men's Wives,' the companion picture of 'Rich Men's Wives' and 'Paris Green,' a delightful rural comedy with Charles Ray. Film synopsis included.

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-14 - 1924-04-14
Summary:

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

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-15 - 1924-04-16
Summary:

The Coronet: Today & tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, 'Poor Men's Wives.' The Star: Today and tomorrow at 5.30 & 9.15, 'The Great Day.'

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-16
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening 'Poor Men's Wives' for the final time this evening. The film exhibits quality story, acting and filming. There is also a great deal of fashion display of beautiful gowns in the movie.

6
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: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-26 - 1925-02-28
Summary:

Another big show at the Star. 3 attractions: Jack Dempsey in 'Fight and Win,' William Desmond in 'The Measure of a Man' and The Waan Kaau, Troupe of Chinese acrobats. February 28 remarks: Sunday, Barbara Lamarr in 'Poor Men's Wives.'

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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.'