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: 1923-07-24
Summary:

From tomorrow onwards, World Theatre will be screening Louis J. Gasnier's newest Robertson-Cole super special entitled 'Good Women,' for a run of four days. The film points out that a woman needs the protection that home and her fellowmen offer to achieve her greatest happiness.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-01
Summary:

A Wife's Awakening' produced by the eminent French director, Louis Gasnier, and released by R. C. Pictures Corporation. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-02 - 1923-06-02
Summary:

A Wife's Awakening,' an R. C. Picture, directed by Gasnier.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-21
Summary:

Starting from Sunday, World Theatre will be screening 'The Beloved Cheater' featuring Lew Cody. This is a Robertson-Cole special picture which was produced by L. J. Gasnier. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-02 - 1923-06-02
Summary:

R-C Pictures Corp. presents 'A Wife's Awakening,' the tale of a man with a twisted soul, directed by Gasnier.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-31 - 1923-05-31
Summary:

Three days, beginning today, 'A Wife's Awakening' by Gasnier, a master photoplay of engrossing interest, a R. C. picture.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-31
Summary:

A Wife's Awakening,' produced by Gasnier for R. C. Pictures Corporation is scheduled for exhibition at the World Theatre from today and Saturday. Film plot included.

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-12
Summary:

World Theatre is screening the film version of Harriet Comstock's novel 'Mam'selle Jo,' entitled 'Silent Years.' The R-C picture is produced by L. J. Gasnier. The film exhibits picturesque scenes from St. Lawrence River in Canada. The photoplay features French…

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-01 - 1924-02-01
Summary:

B. P. Schulberg presents a Gasnier production, 'Thorns and Orange Blossoms.' It's a Preferred picture. Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-28 - 1923-07-28
Summary:

Today only, Robertson-Cole presents 'Good Women' by C. Gardner Sullivan, directed by Gasnier. Illustration included.

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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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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-25 - 1923-07-25
Summary:

Beginning Wednesday till Saturday, Gasnier's production deluxe, 'Good Women,' a Robertson-Cole super special by C. Gardner Sullivan.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-24 - 1923-07-24
Summary:

See Gasnier's production magnificent, 'Good Women,' a Robertson-Cole super special with an all-star cast headed by Rosemary Theby and Hamilton Revelle.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-24
Summary:

Good Women,' the new Robertson-Cole Super-Special production adapted to the screen from the story by C. Garnier Sullivan, is now brought out as a picture. The film is directed by Gasnier, who also directed 'Kismet' before. Film synopsis included.

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-20 - 1924-06-23
Summary:

Commencing 20th to 23rd June at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., a Gasnier production, 'Maytime' with Harrison Ford and Ethel Shannon.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-17 - 1923-02-20
Summary:

Today till Tuesday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Robertson-Cole presents Otis Skinner in 'Kismet' by Edward Knoblock, directed by Gasnier. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-24 - 1923-07-26
Summary:

See Gasnier's magnificent production 'Good Women,' a Robertson-Cole super-special, with an all-star cast headed by Rosemary Theby and Hamilton Revelle. July 25 Remarks: Illustration included.