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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-05-01 - 1918-05-01
Summary:

From Apr 30 to May 2, a stirring drama in 4 parts, full of interest and emotion featuring the celebrated French actress Mdlle Vera Sergino [sic], 'A Noble Action'; American Gazette No. 46; 'A Brigand Unwittingly'; 'A 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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-11
Summary:

Ivan Abramson, author and director of the sensational photoplay 'Moral Suicide' will be shown at the Victoria Theatre on Thursday. Abramson's previous work includes 'A Fool's Paradise,' 'Forbidden Fruit,' 'A Mother's Confession,' '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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-12
Summary:

Moral Suicide,' produced by Graphic Film Corporation and released by Pathe, is a new special feature to be shown at the Victoria Theatre. The film is directed by Ivan Abramson, who also wrote 'Forbidden Fruit,' 'Sins of Ambition,' 'Enlighten Thy Daughter' and…

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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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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-06 - 1923-10-06
Summary:

Beginning, Sunday, 7th, Frank Mayo in 'The Bolted Door' with Phyllis Haver and Nigel Barry [sic].

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-06 - 1923-10-06
Summary:

Beginning Sunday 7th, Frank Mayo in 'The Bolted Door,' with a strong supporting cast, including Phyllis Haver and Nigel Barrie.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-06 - 1923-10-06
Summary:

Beginning Sunday 7th, Frank Mayo in 'The Bolted Door,' with a strong supporting cast including Phyllis Haver and Nigel Barry [sic].

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-08 - 1923-10-09
Summary:

Mon. 8th & Tue. 9th October at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., 'The Bolted Door,' starring Frank Mayo, Phyllis [sic] & Nigel Barry [sic]. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-08 - 1923-10-09
Summary:

Monday 8th and Tuesday 9th October at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., an emotional story, 'The Bolted Door' starring Frank Mayo, with a strong supporting cast including Phyllis and Nigel Barrie. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-08
Summary:

The Bolted Door,' the Universal photodrama, directed by William Worthington, written by Geo. Gibbs and adopted to the screen by Geo. Randolph Chester, will be the attraction at the World Theatre tomorrow. The film is starred by Frank Mayo and Phyllis Haver. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-08
Summary:

Both wives and husbands will be interested in 'The Bolted Door,' the new attraction (starring Frank Mayo), at the World Theatre for today and tomorrow only. The manner in which one couple solved the problem has been made into an interesting story by George Gibbs, the well-known…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-08 - 1923-10-09
Summary:

Monday 8th and Tuesday 9th October at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., see 'The Bolted Door' starring Frank Mayo. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-19 - 1923-11-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Mon. to Thur. Nov. 19 to 22 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Jack Pickford in 'Garrison's Finish,' an United Artists production. The Star: Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Alice Terry in 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' The Grand: 'Little Lord…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-19 - 1923-11-20
Summary:

At the Coronet: Showing Monday to Thursday, November 19 to 22 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Jack Pickford in 'Garrison's Finish,' a United Artists production. Anniversary week at the Star: Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Alice Terry in 'The Prisoner of Zenda.'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-19 - 1923-11-20
Summary:

At the Coronet: Showing Monday to Thursday, November 19 to 22, at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Jack Pickford in 'Garrison's Finish,' a United Artists production. Anniversary week at the Star: Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Alice Terry in 'The Prisoner of Zenda.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-28 - 1923-11-28
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., D. W. Griffith presents Lilian [sic] & Dorothy Gish in 'Orphans of the Storm.' The Star: Mary Pickford in 'Through the Back Door,' and Shanghai Regatta. The Grand: Today till Friday, Frank Mayo in 'The Bolted Door…

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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…