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: 1924-10-07
Summary:

Lon Chaney in a Universal-Jewel super-production that comes to a climax when a reproduction of the earthquake of 1906 shakes San Francisco into kindling for the great fire, will be the offering at the World Theatre beginning tomorrow. It is entitled 'The Shock.' The sweetness is…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-21 - 1924-10-23
Summary:

One solid week starting Sunday October 26th, the gigantic film sensation, a Cosmopolitan Production, distributed by Goldwyn-Cosmopolitan, 'Enemies of Women,' with Lionel Barrymore. Seat sale opens Wednesday, October 22 at 10 a.m. Booking at Moutrie's and the Star reservations can…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-21
Summary:

Manager Hugo, of The Star Theatre informed that the big picture 'Enemies of Women' is showing next week. The story was written by Blasco Ibanez, the author of 'The Four Horsemen.' The picture is coming here direct from its most phenomenal run at The Carlton, Shanghai, where…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-22 - 1924-11-01
Summary:

All this week at 5.30 and 9.15, Vicente Blasco Ibanez presents 'Enemies of Women' featuring Lionel Barrymore and Alma Rubens, distributed by Goldwyn-Cosmopolitan. Prices: matinees, 60 cents and $1.00; night, $1.00 and $1.50. Booking at the Moutrie's and the Star. Book early.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-23
Summary:

A whole year on Broadway was not enough to take care of the crowds eager to see the sensational Cosmopolitan super photoplay, 'Enemies of Women,' and arrangements had to be made to continue the run at the Cameo Theatre, New York, where it is still playing to capacity houses daily. The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-24 - 1924-11-01
Summary:

Starting Sunday, Oct. 26th. the supreme film spectacle of the age, 'Enemies of Women,' with Lionel Barrymore and Alma Rubens, a Cosmopolitan production. Booking at Moutrie's and the Star. October 24-29 Remarks: Film plot and illustration included. October 25 Remarks: It is written…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-24 - 1924-10-29
Summary:

One solid week, twice daily at 5.30 and 9.15, starting Sunday, October 26th, 'Enemies of Women' by Vicente Blasco Ibanez with Lionel Barrymore, Alma Rubens and an all-star cast, a Cosmopolitan production, distributed by Goldwyn-Cosmopolitan. Prices: matinees, 80 cents and $1.00; nights…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-25 - 1924-10-25
Summary:

The Cosmopolitan Corporation presents 'Enemies of Women,' by Vicente Blasco Ibanez with Lionel Barrymore and Alma Rubens, directed by Alan Crosland, scenario by John Lynch, setting by Joseph Urban, a Cosmopolitan production. Illustration included.

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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: 1924-10-31
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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-03
Summary:

Lionel Barrymore's name has been sufficient to draw great crowds to see him in 'The Face in the Fog.' Barrymore thrilled all who saw him in 'The Enemies of Women.' Commencing Wednesday, Charlie Chaplin and his discovery, Jackie Coogan, will be shown in 'The Kid.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-23 - 1924-12-23
Summary:

Motion picture triumphs have been reached by such magnificent productions as 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Over the Hill,' 'Humoresque,' 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.' A still greater motion picture accomplishment has now been achieved by Chester…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-07 - 1925-01-10
Summary:

Today till Saturday, the picture you've been long waiting for 'Merry-Go-Round' in eleven reels featuring Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry and a great cast. The latest Chinese super-production 'The Valiant Brothers' in ten reels produced by Commercial Press Ltd. Also 'Mr.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-09 - 1925-01-09
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Merry-Go-Round' in 11 reels, starring Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry and a great cast. Starting Sunday 11th, Carmel Myers in 'The Love Pirate.' Coming, William Fox presents 'Over the Hill.' Watch for its opening date.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-12 - 1925-01-13
Summary:

Carmel Myers in 'The Love Pirate' also featuring Kathryn McGuire, Melbourne McDowell, Clyde Fillmore. Don't forget to see France Dhelia in 'Demi-Virgins.' Coming! William Fox presents 'Over the Hill.' January 12 remarks: Today, the best Chinese production…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-12 - 1925-01-12
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Carmel Myers in 'The Love Pirate.' Special music. Usual prices. Starting Wednesday next, France Dhelia in 'Demi-Virgins.' Coming, William Fox presents 'Over the Hill.' Watch for its opening date. Today only at 2.30 and…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-14 - 1925-01-17
Summary:

France Dhelia in 'Demi-Virgins,' 6 reels, based on the novel by Gaston Roude. Coming! William Fox presents 'Over the Hill.' January 15 remarks: Today only, a super Chinese production, 'Between Love and Wealth.' Also, 'The Masters of China.' January 16…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-14 - 1925-01-15
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Europe's most famous screen star, France Dhelia in 'The Demi-Virgins,' in 8 reels. Special music. Usual price. Coming, William Fox presents 'Over the Hill.' Today and tomorrow only at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., the best Chinese…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-21 - 1925-01-23
Summary:

Lois Weber, producer of 'Hypocrites,' 'Shoes,' 'To Please One Woman,' 'The Price of a Good Time,' 'Where are My Children?' 'Too Wise Wives,' presents The Blot. Commencing Sunday, William Fox presents 'Over the Hill.' January…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-23 - 1925-01-23
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lois Weber presents 'The Blot.' Special music. Usual prices. Starting Sunday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents 'Over the Hill.' Book your seats early. Starting Saturday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., the latest Chinese…