A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-09
Summary:

Half a Chance,' starring Mahlon Hamilton, is tonight attraction at the Kowloon Theatre. Other star included Lillian Rich.

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Headline: Rags to Riches
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-26 - 1924-03-27
Summary:

Teaser ads for the film 'Rags to Riches.' The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. March 27 Remarks: Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-01
Summary:

Among the best examples of human interest, Hongkong has yet seen is now showing at the Coronet Theatre in 'Rags to Riches,' little Wesley Barry's picture. Blending amusement with excitement and leavening the whole with some realism, 'Rags to Riches' is a picture that…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-22
Summary:

Half a Chance,' a Pathe production based on the popular novel of the same, will be shown at the Coronet Theatre this evening. The principal roles are taken by Mahlon Hamilton and Lillian Rich. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-27 - 1924-12-27
Summary:

Strongheart in 'The Love Master,' a First National picture with Lillian Rich. Also 'Master of China,' Felix Cartoon and our own Topical. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-05
Summary:

Fools and Riches,' starring Herbert Rawlinson, is being shown at the World Theatre. Film plot included.

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Headline: World Today
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-12 - 1922-07-17
Summary:

The Sage Hen,' an Edgar Lewis production with Gladys Brockwell, Wallace MacDonald and Lillian Rich.

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-22 - 1922-04-22
Summary:

A sensational drama, 'Half a Chance' with Mahlon Hamilton and Lillian Rich, from the novel by Frederic S. Isham. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-18
Summary:

Fools and Riches' the Herbert Rawlinson features showing tonight at the Star, is the story of a happy go lucky fellow, a victim of too much wealth, whose idea was that it was his duty to spend all the money his father had amassed.

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

Rags to Riches,' little Wesley Barry's big picture which comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-18
Summary:

Fools and Riches,' Universal attraction which comes to the Star Theatre today, was especially written for Herbert Rawlinson, and that popular romantic hero of the screen is said never to have had a better vehicle for his versatile ability. Film synopsis included. The story is written by…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-31
Summary:

Little Wesley Barry's picture comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening, in 'Rags and Riches [sic],' which has won praise from all who have seen it. Primarily, it is a story for the children, but its many admirable qualities make it delightful for adults. Film synopsis included…

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-09 - 1922-06-09
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Bebe Daniels in 'You Never Can Tell.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m., 'Half a Chance' with Mahlon Hamilton and Lillian Rich.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-03
Summary:

Local cinema-goers have their last opportunity this evening of seeing 'Rags to Riches,' little Wesley Barry's adventure film, which has been drawing 'capacity houses' at the Coronet Theatre all this week. 'Rags to Riches' is one of those facile, natural stories…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-13
Summary:

There are many sensational scenes in the drama 'Rich Men's Wives,' now at the Coronet. The latter scenes, showing a society butterfly's struggle for the guardianship of her little boy, have a true human appeal. Film synopsis included. 'Rich Men's Wives' was…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-09 - 1922-06-09
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Bebe Daniels in 'You Nevel Can Tell.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 9.15 p.m., 'Half a Chance' with Mahlon Hamilton and Lillian Rich.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-09 - 1922-06-09
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Bebe Daniels in 'You Never Can Tell.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'Half a Chance' with Mahlon Hamilton and Lillian Rich.

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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…