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: 1922-06-16
Summary:

The famous Griffith picture 'Way Down East' was surrendered this month to Mr. George Mooser, representative of the United Artists Corporation. It marked the first victory of the United Artists Corporation in the fight being waged against motion picture film piracy. For background…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-30 - 1922-07-01
Summary:

The Coronet: Last days of All-comedy program. Kowloon Theatre: Fri. to Sun at 9.15, Matinee Saturday & Sunday, James Kirkwood in 'The Forbidden Thing,' 'Snub' Comedy and Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-30 - 1922-07-01
Summary:

The Coronet: last day of all-comedy programme. Kowloon Theatre: Friday to Sunday at 9.15, matinee Saturday and Sunday, attraction extraordinary, James Kirkwood in 'The Forbidden Thing,' ‘Snub' Comedy and Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-30 - 1922-06-30
Summary:

Commencing tonight for three nights only, Allan Dwan presents 'The Forbidden Thing,' by Mary Mears. Prices: $1.00 at night, 60 cents at matinees. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-30 - 1922-07-01
Summary:

The Coronet: Last days of all comedy program. Kowloon Theatre: Friday to Sunday at 9.15, matinee Saturday and Sunday attraction, extraordinary James Kirkwood in 'The Forbidden Thing.' Also ‘Snub' Comedy and Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-01 - 1922-07-01
Summary:

As good as 'The Sign on the Door,' Allan Dwan presents James Kirkwood in 'The Forbidden Thing.' Picture or illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-26 - 1922-08-26
Summary:

Sunday and Monday, Allan Dwan presents 'The Forbidden Thing' by Mary Mears, personally directed by Mr. Dwan. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-28 - 1922-08-28
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Forbidden Thing,' and Harold Lloyd in 'Bliss.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'The Devil to Pay.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-28 - 1922-08-28
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Forbidden Thing' and Harold Lloyd in 'Bliss.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'The Devil to Pay.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-08-28 - 1922-08-28
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Forbidden Thing' and Harold Lloyd in 'Bliss.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'The Devil to Pay.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-22
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-29
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-25
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-20 - 1923-04-21
Summary:

And power was given to them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with the hunger, and with the beasts of the earth.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-21 - 1923-04-21
Summary:

Teaser ads for the film 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.' Remarks: The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-24 - 1923-04-24
Summary:

Behold, a white horse; and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him; and he went forth conquering and to conquer.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-25 - 1923-04-25
Summary:

And there went out another horse that was red; and power was given to him that sat thereon to take peace from the earth, and that they should kill one another; and there was given unto him a great sword.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-26 - 1923-04-26
Summary:

Lo, a black horse: and he that sat on him had a pair of balances in his hand.