A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-20 - 1924-09-20
Summary:

Last chance to see Daniel Carson Goodman's latest masterpiece, 'Has the World Gone Mad!' Commencing tomorrow, an all-star cast in 'The Night Message,' directed by Perley Poore Sheehan.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-22
Summary:

World Theatre is screening 'The Night Message,' today. The film is directed by P. P. Sheehan and is based on one of his own stories. P. P. Sheehan is famous for his success with the Hugo work 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-22
Summary:

The man who adapted and supervised 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' the biggest picture in the history of the screen, now following his signal success with the Hugo work, P. P. Sheehan, the famous novelist, was restrained at Universal City as a director. His first picture, 'The Night…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-22
Summary:

The man who adapted and supervised 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame,' is now a producer in his own right. Following his signal success with the Hugo work, P. P. Sheehan, the novelist, was retained at Universal City as a director. His first picture, 'The Night Message,' adapted…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-09
Summary:

This time is not far distant – perhaps within the next generation – when the motion picture will entirely supplant printed word.' This is the startling statement of Perley Poore Sheehan, noted novelist and, with Robert H. Davis, editor of Munsey's, the author of the novel, 'We Are…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-12
Summary:

The World Theatre is showing a picture 'Rich Girl, Poor Girl,' in which the famous star Gladys Walton takes the leading role. In addition, J. G. Hawks has fashioned his tale after the manner of Mark Twain's 'Prince and the Pauper.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-14
Summary:

Poor Men's Wives' is now being screened in the Coronet Theatre. The film is a companion picture of 'Rich Men's Wives,' but it is greater, alike for its striking story, its lavish staging, and its faultless acting. Film synopsis included.

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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: 1924-04-09 - 1924-04-09
Summary:

Poor Men's Wives.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-05 - 1924-04-12
Summary:

Poor Men's Wives.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-01 - 1920-11-01
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Bessie Love in 'A Daughter of the Poor.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-11-01 - 1920-11-01
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Bessie Love in 'A Daughter of the Poor.'

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-15 - 1924-04-16
Summary:

Last two days of 'Poor Men's Wives.'

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-12 - 1924-04-12
Summary:

Tomorrow Sunday at 6, 7.30 and 9.15, 'Poor Men's Wives.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-14 - 1924-04-14
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., 'Poor Men's Wives.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-16
Summary:

Poor Men's Wives' is the feature attraction making its final appearance at the Coronet Theatre this evening. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-14 - 1924-04-14
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Poor Men's Wives.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-14 - 1924-04-16
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Poor Men's Wives.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-08 - 1921-10-10
Summary:

At 5.45 and 9.15, Marguerite Clark in 'Rich Man, Poor Man.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-16
Summary:

Daring Ideas and skillful filming combine to give 'Poor Men's Wives' some original touches. For instance, in this feature attraction now showing at the Coronet Theatre, there is a way in which the two men propose. Film plot included. These two episodes are not the only original…