A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-22 - 1921-10-24
Summary:

The Weaker Sex,' 'Start the Show' and Topical Budget. October 24 Remarks: Last performances of 'The Weaker Sex,' featuring Dorothy Dalton, Chas. Ray, Louise Glaum, Robert McKim and J. Barney Sherry. Also showing Rolin Cartoon, Comedies & Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-13
3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-05
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is screening the Gasnier production, entitled 'The Hero,' featuring Barbara La Marr, for the last time tonight. Tomorrow, another Gasnier production 'Daughters of the Rich' will be presented at all performances. The cast includes Gaston Glass, Miriam…

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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: 1924-05-07
Summary:

Daughters of the Rich,' the Gasnier production showing at the Queen's Theatre last night, will be on view tonight and tomorrow night. Edgar Saltus, claimed to have been the late President Harding's author, wrote the story. Miriam Cooper, Gaston Glass, Ethel Shannon, Ruth Clifford…

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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: 1924-06-20
Summary:

Maytime,' the Gasnier production, will be screened at the Queen's Theatre from today till Monday. The ball-room scenes with twelve of Hollywood prettiest beauties will remind one of the brilliance of some of the sets in 'Daughters of the Rich.' Another usual feature is…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-20
Summary:

From today until Monday, the Queen's Theatre will be screening a Gasnier production 'Maytime.' The film features twelve of Hollywood's prettiest beauties and some scenes of the film remind one of the sets of 'Daughters of the Rich.' The film stars Ethel Shannon and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-20
Summary:

One would infer from the title of the screenplay that 'Maytime' was a picture essentially for the kiddies. This, however, is not so. On the other hand, it presents a picture of three generations, with many unique situations which are made lifelike by clever acting and skillful…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-21
Summary:

Film synopsis included. So much for the story of 'Maytime,' the weekend attraction at the Queen's Theatre, and which will be presented at all performances till Monday inclusive. Each period dovetails with its predecessor and successor and Ethel Shannon, in the portrayal of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-23 - 1924-08-23
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, tomorrow at 6, 7.30 and 9.15 p.m., last performance of George Fitzmaurice production of the famous novel by Mary Johnston, 'To Have and to Hold,' with Betty Compson and Bert Lytell, supported by Theodore Kosloff and W. J. Ferguson. Also '…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-28 - 1924-08-30
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Sir J. M. Barrie's 'The Little Minister,' Baby Peggy in 'Stepping Some,' and Topical Budget. The Star: Today till Saturday at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Estelle Taylor in 'Only a Shop Girl,' supported by Wallace…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-28 - 1924-08-30
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Betty Compson in Sir J. M. Barrie's 'The Little Minister' and Baby Peggy in 'Stepping Some.' Also 'Scenes of Wusih' and Topical Budget.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-29 - 1924-08-30
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Sir J. M. Barrie's 'The Little Minister' and Baby Peggy in 'Stepping Some.' Also Scenic and Topical Budget. The Star: Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Estelle Taylor in 'Only a Shop Girl' supported…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-30 - 1924-08-30
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., tomorrow at 6, 7.30 and 9.15 p.m., last performances of Betty Compson in J. M. Barrie's play, 'The Little Minister,' a Paramount picture. Also showing Baby Peggy in 'Stepping Some,' scenes of Wusih and Topical Budget No. 672.…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-11 - 1924-09-13
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Wallace Reid and Lois Wilson in 'The World's Champion,' the cast includes Lionel Belmore and W. J. Ferguson. Also Neely Edward Comedy, Paramount Cartoon and Topical Budget.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-13 - 1924-09-13
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Wallace Reid and Lois Wilson in 'The World's Champion' with Lionel Belmore and W. J. Ferguson. Also Neely Edward Comedy, Paramount Cartoon and Topical Budget.