A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-19
Summary:

Hongkong can laugh itself hoarse during the next week, for there comes to the Colony this evening one of the funniest comedies ever made, 'Potash and Perlmutter.' The film is not all laughter but has many other admirable qualities. Film plot included. 'Potash and Perlmutter'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-20
Summary:

Predictions that Hongkong would be quick to appreciate the famous play 'Potash and Perlmutter,' now that is being screened at last, were fulfiled in the Coronet Theatre last night. Film synopsis included. Among the spectacular scenes is a cabaret setting with chorus girls from the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-21
Summary:

Odious is the only word for the villain in 'Potash and Perlmutter.' Film synopsis included. People seeing this picture enjoy watching some magnificent dancing. Ziegfeld Follies chorus for the ballet. Remembering that this is only one notable touch in the picture now showing at the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-22
Summary:

Stimulating as the fine, Spring weather is the delightful comedy now showing at the Coronet Theatre – 'Potash and Perlmutter,' the film version of the famous play. Stimulating the picture is for many reasons. The humour is excellent. The dramatic interest is exceptionally well. The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-21
Summary:

Visiting the Coronet Theatre during the next few days, you can see the history of Madame du Barry presented with the greatest colour and realism, for this evening there comes to this popular cinema-house Pola Negri's great picture, 'Passion.' Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-22
Summary:

The public has been so much misled in the past by the description, 'historical film,' when romance should have been indicated that possibly some people here will recoil from 'Passion' when they are told that Pola Negri film is largely the story of Madame du Barry, one of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-23
Summary:

Costume plays are usually dull enough affairs, with little life or movement. That they can be infused with life and colour is proved by the notable historical film now showing at the Coronet Theatre, 'Passion,' which not only presents some beautiful costumes but also unfolds a dramatic…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-24
Summary:

Three women all seeking the love of one man and that one man greedy for money – this is the unusual twist that is given to the eternal triangle problem in 'Three Women,' the feature film now showing at the Coronet Theatre. Film plot included. 'Three Women' was produced by…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-06
Summary:

With a distinguished cast made up of Marie Prevost, Florence Vidor, Monte Blue, Harry Myers, Adolphe Menjou and Creighton Hale, 'The Marriage Circle' comes to the Star Theatre today. It is an Ernst Lubitsch production. 'The Marriage Circles' is a screen adaptation of the…