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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-22
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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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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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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: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-05 - 1924-07-05
Summary:

Final showing today, Sinclair Lewis' novel, 'Main Street' with Florence Vidor and Monte Blue. Tomorrow, Hoot Gibson and Laura La Plante in 'Ride for Your Life.' Film plot included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-05 - 1924-07-05
Summary:

Final show today, Sinclair Lewis' celebrated novel, 'Main Street' with Florence Vidor and Monte Blue. Sunday tomorrow, Hoot Gibson and Laura La Plante in 'Ride for Your Life.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-05
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-05 - 1924-07-05
Summary:

Final show today, Sinclair Lewis' 'Main Street' with Florence Vidor and Monte Blue. Sunday, tomorrow, Hoot Gibson and Laura La Plante in 'Ride for Your Life.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-07 - 1924-07-08
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe British Gazette: King and Queen of Romania at the British Empire exhibition. Hoot Gibson and Laura La Plante in 'Ride for Your Life.' Usual prices.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-07
Summary:

Ride for Your Life' is now showing at the World Theatre. The film starred Hoot Gibson, Laura La Plante and the director is Edward Sedgwick. Film plot included.

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

World Theatre is currently screening the Universal photoplay 'Ride for Your Life' starring Hoot Gibson and Laura La Plante, who was recently made a star by Carl Laemmle. The comedy is directed by Edward Sedgwick and exhibits the picturesqueness of California's gold rush days. The…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-07 - 1924-07-08
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe British Gazette: King and Queen of Roumania at the British Empire exhibition. Also Hoot Gibson and Laura La Plante in 'Ride for Your Life.' Usual prices. July 8 Remarks: 'The Canton Troops' produced by China Sun Motion…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-16
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-16
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-16
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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.'