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: 1921-11-14 - 1921-11-14
Summary:

The Best of Luck,' a Metro play with an all-star cast including Kathryn Adams, also featuring Jack Holt, Lila Leslie and Fred Malatesta. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-14 - 1921-11-14
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Best of Luck,' 'Make It Snappy' and British Gazette. At 7.15 p.m. only, 'The Phantom Foe' episodes 3 and 4. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m. only, 'The Make-Believe Wife.' Also Mack Sennett Comedy and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-15 - 1921-11-15
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Best of Luck,' 'Make It Snappy' and British Gazette. At 7.15 p.m. only, 'The Phantom Foe' episodes 3 and 4. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m. only, Mabel Normand in 'Pinto.' Also ‘Snub' Comedy and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-15
Summary:

The film version of Drury Lane drama, 'The Best of Luck,' presented by Screen Classics, is now being shown at the Coronet Theatre. Film synopsis included.

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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-18 - 1923-06-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Wednesday, United Artists present Mary Pickford in 'The Love Light' in 8 reels. The Star: Today and Tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, Metro presents the great Drury Lane drama, 'The Best of Luck.' The Grand: Tonight at 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'Grandma…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-19
Summary:

The Best of Luck,' a racing drama, which as a play had a successful run at Drury Lane, is the big picture now being shown at the Star. 'The Best of Luck' is a Metro production, starring Katherine Williams and Fred Malatesta.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-20 - 1923-06-20
Summary:

The Coronet: For the last time, tonight, Mary Pickford in 'The Love Light.' Illustration included. Grand: 9.15 p.m., Chaplin in 'The Idle Class' and 'The Best of Luck.' Star: 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'Man-Woman-Marriage.' Ordinary prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-20
Summary:

A fine programme is being presented at the Grand, Wanchai during the next few days. 'The Idle Class,' – a Charlie Chaplin film. The big picture is 'The Best of Luck,' an exciting racing drama. Both commence today and will run until Friday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-12 - 1923-09-12
Summary:

Tonight, 'Foolish Wives.' Next week, 'Robin Hood.' After that, 'Orphans of the Storm,' 'Tess of the Storm Country,' 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame,' 'The Prisoner of Zenda,' and 'Peacock Alley.'

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-13 - 1923-10-13
Summary:

We believe that even that record will be eclipsed by the figures for Metro's superb presentation of Anthony Hope's famous romantic novel, 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' Rex Ingram was its director; Alice Terry is Princess Flavia; Lewis Stone plays Rudolf Rassendyll; Stuart Holmes…