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: 1922-09-08
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-08 - 1923-03-08
Summary:

The Coronet: Today only, Mary Pickford in 'Through the Back Door.' The Star: Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Madge Kennedy in 'Baby Mine.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-08 - 1923-03-08
Summary:

The Coronet: Today, Mary Pickford in 'Through the Back Door.' The Star: Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Madge Kennedy in Baby Mine.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-26 - 1923-11-26
Summary:

The Coronet: Today only, Mary Pickford in 'Through the Back Door.' The Grand: Today and tomorrow, Harold Lloyd in 'Dr. Jack.' The Star: Today only at 5.30, 7.15 and 9.15, Japanese earthquake pictures presented by the Taiwan company. Usual star prices.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-26 - 1923-11-26
Summary:

The Coronet: Today only, Mary Pickford in 'Through the Back Door.' The Grand: Today and tomorrow, Harold Lloyd in 'Doctor Jack.' The Star: Today only at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Japanese Earthquake Pictures' presented by the Taiwan Company. Usual Star prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-27 - 1923-11-27
Summary:

There is always a good show at the Coronet: Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., D. W. Griffith presents Lillian and Dorothy Gish in 'Orphans of the Storm.' Prices: 2.30 p.m., $1.20 and 60 cents; 5.15 and 9.15, $2 and $1. The Star: Mary Pickford in 'Through the Back Door' and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-27 - 1923-11-27
Summary:

There is always a good show at the Coronet: Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., D. W. Griffith presents Lilian [sic] and Dorothy Gish in 'Orphans of the Storm.' Prices: 2.30, $1.20 and 60 cents; 5.15 and 9.15, $2 and $1. The Star: Mary Pickford in 'Through the Back Door' and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-28 - 1923-11-28
Summary:

There is always a good show at the Coronet: Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., D. W. Griffith presents Lillian and Dorothy Gish in 'Orphans of the Storm.' Prices: 2.30 p.m., $1.20 and 60 cents; 5.15 and 9.15, $2 and $1. The Star: Mary Pickford in 'Through the Back Door' and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-28
Summary:

Signor A. Carpi is to present the Italian Grand Opera Company in a short season of popular favourites at the Star, beginning on Saturday. The programme includes 'Trovatore,' 'Cavalleria Rusticana' and 'Pagliacci.' 'Madame Butterfly and 'Carmen' are…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-28 - 1923-11-28
Summary:

There is always a good show at the Coronet: Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., D. W. Griffith presents Lilian [sic] and Dorothy Gish in 'Orphans of the Storm.' Prices: 2.30, $1.20 and 60 cents; 5.15 and 9.15, $2 and $1. The Star: Mary Pickford in 'Through the Back Door' and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-04 - 1923-12-04
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Orphans of the Storm.' Prices: 2.30 p.m., $1.20 and 60 cents; 5.15 and 9.15, $2 and $1. The Star: Tonight, Italian Grand Opera Co. in Lucia. Tomorrow, La Boheme. The Grand: Tonight, Mary Pickford in 'Through the Back Door.'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-04 - 1923-12-06
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Orphans of the Storm.' Illustration included. The Star: Tonight at 9.15, Italian Grand Opera Co. in Forza Del Destino. The Grand: Tonight at 9.15, Mary Pickford in 'Through the Back Door.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-05 - 1923-12-05
Summary:

The Coronet: Last two nights, tonight and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Orphans of the Storm.' Prices: 2.30 p.m., $1.20 and 60 cents; 5.15 and 9.15, $2 and $1. The Star: Tonight, Italian Grand Opera Co. in Forza def Destino. The Grand: Tonight, Mary Pickford in 'Through…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-06 - 1923-12-06
Summary:

The Coronet: Positively last nights, tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Orphans of the Storm The Star: Tonight at 9.15, 'Madame Butterfly.' Tomorrow, 'The Barber of Seville.' The Grand: Tonight, Mary Pickford in 'Through the Back Door.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-09 - 1924-01-09
Summary:

Probably the most gorgeous film play ever screened at a Hongkong cinema, 'Forbidden Fruit,' Cecil DeMille's special production for Paramount-Artcraft marks the commencement of a new era for the Star. It will be shown on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at super-production prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-10 - 1924-01-10
Summary:

There is always a good show at Coronet: Tonight, 'Are You a Failure?' and 'P. C. 511.' The Star: Tonight till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, 'Forbidden Fruit.' Prices: 5.30, $1.00 and 60 cents; 9.15, $1.50 and $1.00. The Grand: 9.15 p.m., Jackie Coogan in 'Trouble…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-10 - 1924-01-10
Summary:

Jesse L. Lasky presents Cecil DeMille's 'Forbidden Fruit' by Jeanie Macpherson, a Paramount picture. In order that Hongkong residents may be sure of obtaining accommodation, seats may be booked at the Star Ferry for both 5.30 and 9.15 shows. Prices: 5.30 p.m., $1.00 and 60 cents;…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-10
Summary:

Cecil de Mille has achieved a reputation as one of the best producers of the day: hence the announcement of the showing of 'Forbidden Fruit' at the Star will be received with interest. Agnes Ayres, the star, is noted for her stately presence, and in this film, she has been given plenty…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-10
Summary:

Advance reports speak exceedingly highly of the big picture 'Forbidden Fruit,' which will be shown at the Star Theatre shortly. Cecil de Mille, the producer, has achieved a big reputation as a maker of natural films. Agnes Ayres, the star who knows well how to wear elegant clothes, is…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-11 - 1924-01-11
Summary:

There is always a good show at Coronet: Starting tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, D. W. Griffith's 'Birth of a Nation.' Illustration included. The Star: Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, 'Forbidden Fruit.' Prices: 5.30, $1.00 and 60 cents; 9.15, $1.50 and $1.00. The…