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: 1918-04-30 - 1918-05-02
Summary:

Tuesday 30th, April and Thursday 2nd, May, 'A Noble Action,' a stirring drama in four parts, full of interest and emotion featuring the celebrated French actress, Mdlle Vera Sergine. Also American Gazette No. 46, 'A Brigand Unwittingly,' 'The Professional Amateur,'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-10
Summary:

'Moral Suicide' is the punchy title of a new special feature soon to be released by the Victoria Theatre. It is written by Ivan Abramson, whose screen successes included 'Forbidden Fruit,' 'Sins of Ambition,' 'Enlighten Thy Daughter' and 'Sins of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-12
Summary:

Ivan Abramson, author and director of the sensational photo-play 'Moral Suicide,' to be shown at the Victoria Theatre, wrote the story with the purpose of educating the public to the fragilities of human nature. His success photo-dramas included 'A Fool's Paradise,'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-06 - 1920-02-06
Summary:

Tonight, Pathe presents a great seven-reel feature, 'Moral Suicide,' the greatest picture that has ever been produced. It was written and produced by Ivan Abramson, the author responsible for such success as 'Enlighten Thy Daughter,' 'Forbidden Fruit' and '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-03 - 1920-07-06
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Ivan Film Productions Inc. presents Paula Shay in 'Forbidden Fruit,' a remarkably tense film play in 6 parts. Also comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-03
Summary:

The drama 'Forbidden Fruit,' in six reels, will be on the programme at Hongkong Theatre tonight and till Tuesday next. The Straits papers speak highly of this picture and the title itself invites curiosity. The principal people in it are Everett Butterfield and Paula Shay. It is from…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-04 - 1922-01-06
Summary:

Tonight, Paula Shay in 'Forbidden Fruit' and Billy West in 'The Fly Cop.' Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-04 - 1922-05-04
Summary:

Today, 'The Wedding of Princess Mary' and Norma Talmadge in 'The Branded Woman.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-04 - 1922-05-04
Summary:

The Coronet: 'The Wedding of Princess Mary' and Norma Talmadge in 'The Branded Woman.' Kowloon Theatre: 9.15 only, 'One Hour Before Dawn.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-04
Summary:

A Branded Woman' comes to the Coronet Theatre. The leading role is filled by Norma Talmadge and the production is a First National feature. Film synopsis included.

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

Norma Talmadge in 'The Branded Woman.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-05 - 1922-05-06
Summary:

The Coronet: 'The Wedding of Princess Mary' and Norma Talmadge in 'The Branded Woman.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'From Hand to Mouth' and Madge Kennedy in 'The Girl with the Jazz Heart.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-06 - 1922-05-06
Summary:

The Coronet: Norma Talmadge in 'The Branded Woman' and 'The Wedding of Princess Mary.' Tomorrow, Alice Brady in 'A Dark Lantern.' Kowloon Theatre: Harold Lloyd in 'From Hand to Mouth.' Tomorrow and Monday, Norma Talmadge in 'The Branded Woman.'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-06
Summary:

Saturday finds the Coronet Theatre showing two first-rate attractions, one is the film record of Princess Mary's wedding and one is 'The Branded Woman' featuring Norma Talmadge. Besides, the Kowloon Theatre offers Harold Lloyd's 'From Hand to Mouth,' and Madge…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-08 - 1922-05-08
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'From Hand to Mouth' and Madge Kennedy in 'The Girl with the Jazz Heart.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Norma Talmadge in 'The Branded Woman' and 'The Wedding of Princess Mary.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-08
Summary:

Harold Lloyd's 'From Hand to Mouth' and Madge Kennedy's 'The Girl with the Jazz Heart' are showing at the Coronet Theatre. Besides, 'The Branded Woman,' featuring Norma Talmadge, is the principal attraction at the Kowloon Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-05
Summary:

The settings of a great number of present day cinema attractions include episodes which have to be filmed aboard ship, and for this purpose film producers find that Atlantic liners provide the atmosphere necessary for such scenes. Some of the pictures partly filmed on ship of the Cunard Line are…