A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Some Chatter
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-14
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Headline: Poor Men's Wives': Noted Director's Great Picture
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-22
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Headline: Amusing Hongkong: Some Special Weekend Attractions
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-12
Summary:

Showing at the Coronet Theatre tonight for the last time is 'Parted Curtains,' which pleased many large audiences during the week, while appearing at the Star Theatre – also for the last time is the Royal Russian Ballet, whose entertainment is supplemented with a very enjoyable movie…

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Headline: Poor Men's Wives': Coronet Theatre's Fine Picture
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-14
Summary:

Poor Men's Wives' is a companion picture to 'Rich Men's Wives' and is the current feature at Coronet. The leading role is taken by Barbara la Marr, the actress who also appeared in 'Trifling Women,' with the supporting act from Betty Francisco, David Butler and…

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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: 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: Queen's Super Cinema
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-11-02 - 1925-11-07
Summary:

Today till Saturday, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Gold Rush.' Increased prices. Illustration included. November 7 Remarks: Starting tomorrow, Maurice Tourneur presents Barbara La Marr in 'The White Moth.'

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Headline: The Queen's
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-11-06 - 1925-11-07
Summary:

Final performances, today and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Gold Rush.' 12,000 people have already seen it. November 7 Remarks: Starting tomorrow, Maurice Tourneur presents Barbara La Marr in 'The White Moth.'

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Headline: Queen's Super Cinema
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-11-07 - 1925-11-07
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, farewell performances of the greatest event of the season, the first presentation in Asia of Charlie Chaplin in 'The Gold Rush.' The film that packed the Tivoli for four weeks to over $20,000 business and for which the management were glad to pay $10…

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Headline: Queen's Super Cinema
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-11-09 - 1925-11-10
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow only, Barbara La Marr in 'The White Moth.'

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Headline: Queen's Super Cinema
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-11-09 - 1925-11-10
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow only, Barbara La Marr in 'The White Moth,' a drama of the French stage, with all its glamour – all its dashing excitement. You will be amazed at the wonderful artistes with 200 beautiful girls in a carnival of colour.