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: 1924-04-14
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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-14 - 1924-04-16
Summary:

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

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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.'

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-15 - 1924-04-16
Summary:

Last two days of 'Poor Men's Wives.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-16
Summary:

Poor Men's Wives' is the feature attraction making its final appearance at the Coronet Theatre this evening. Film plot included.

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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.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-16
Summary:

Daring Ideas and skillful filming combine to give 'Poor Men's Wives' some original touches. For instance, in this feature attraction now showing at the Coronet Theatre, there is a way in which the two men propose. Film plot included. These two episodes are not the only original…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-19 - 1924-04-19
Summary:

Today's picture matinee at 5.30 p.m., Anita Stewart in Mary Regan. Tomorrow at 6 p.m., 'Poor Men's Wives.' Prices 80 cents and 50 cents. Monday to Wednesday, special holiday programme, Bert Lytell in 'A Message From Mars.'

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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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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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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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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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-29
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-03
Summary:

An interview of B. P. Schulberg, a young producer, who is responsible for 'The Girl Who Came Back,' which is now playing at the World Theatre. He said that they chose 'The Hero' and 'The Girl Who Came Back' for filming not because they were popular plays but because…

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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.'

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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.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-02 - 1925-03-02
Summary:

Tonight at 5.30 and 9.15, Barbara La Marr in 'Poor Men's Wives.' Thursday next, Harold Lloyd In 'Safety Last!'