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: 1922-08-21 - 1922-08-21
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'White Hands' with Hobart Bosworth, Robert McKim and Elinor Fair, Rolin Comedy and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight, Madge Kennedy in 'The Kingdom of Youth,' ‘Snub' Comedy and Bray Cartoon.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-22
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Headline: Sunday Next
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-09 - 1924-04-12
Summary:

Poor Men's Wives' at the Coronet. April 11 Remarks: It features Barbara La Marr, star of 'Trifling Women.' Directed by Casnier [sic]. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-11 - 1924-04-11
Summary:

B. P. Schulberg presents 'Poor Men's Wives,' directed by Gasnier, featuring Barbara La Marr, presented by Al Lichtman Corporation. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-12
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-12
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-12
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-12
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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: 1924-05-08
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: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-28 - 1924-07-30
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., D. W. Griffith's 'Judith of Bethulia' with an all-star cast including Blanche Sweet, Mae Marsh, Lillian Gish, Dorothy Gish, Robert Harron, Henry B. Walthall and Kate Bruce. Also showing a Chinese educational film by B. A. T. Co., '…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-28 - 1924-07-28
Summary:

Judith of Bethulia' is a very old picture, produced in the year 1913, when the film industry was still young. But it was a masterpiece, a sensation and the most spectacular film of its time. David Wark Griffith and it was played by a cast of the most famous and best-loved screen stars of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-09 - 1924-08-09
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Tuesday, Mack Sennet [sic] presents Ben Turpin in 'The Shriek of Araby,' 'Trackers Pit,' a Goldwyn-Edgar-comedy, and Topical Budget 640, see Sir Robert Ho Tung at the Prime Minister's Reception! The Star: Today only at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m.,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-09 - 1924-08-09
Summary:

Mack Sennett presents Ben Turpin in 'The Shriek of Araby.' Also showing Topical Budget No. 670. See Sir Robert Ho Tung at the Prime Minister's reception.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-11 - 1924-08-11
Summary:

The Coronet: Today & tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Mack Sennett's 'The Shriek of Araby' with Ben Turpin, Topical Budget 640, see Sir Robert Ho Tung at the Prime Minister's Reception, and 'Edgar and the Teacher's Pet.' The Star: Today only at 5.30…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-11 - 1924-08-11
Summary:

You can never afford to miss a programme like this one. Mack Sennett's 'The Shriek of Araby' with Ben Turpin and Kathryn McGuire; Johnny Jones in Booth Tarkington's 'Edgar and the Teacher's Pet'; Topical Budget: Sir Robert Ho Tung at the Prime Minister's…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-12 - 1924-08-12
Summary:

The Coronet: Last time today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Mack Sennett's 'The Shriek of Araby' with Ben Turpin, Topical Budget 640, see Sir Robert Ho Tung at the Prime Minister's Reception, and 'Edgar and the Teacher's Pet.' The Star: Tuesday & Wednesday…