A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-10 - 1924-01-10
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight, 'Are You a Failure?' The Star: Tonight till Saturday at 5.30 & 9.15, 'Forbidden Fruit.' Price details included. The Grand: At 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:

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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-11 - 1924-01-11
Summary:

The Coronet: Starting tonight at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15, D. W. Griffith's 'Birth of a Nation.' Price details included. The Star: Tonight till Saturday at 5.30 & 9.15, 'Forbidden Fruit.' Price details included. The Grand: At 9.15 p.m., Jackie Coogan in 'Trouble.…

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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…

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

Jesse L. Lasky presents Cecil DeMille's 'Forbidden Fruit' by Jeanie Macpherson, a Paramount picture. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-12 - 1924-01-12
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.30 & 9.15, 'Forbidden Fruit.' Price details included. Tomorrow at 6 & 9.15, Marion Davies in 'April Folly,' and Felix the Cat in '50-50.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-12 - 1924-01-12
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 at 2.30, 5.30 and 9.15, 'Forbidden Fruit.' Prices: 5.30, $1.00 and 60 cents; 9.15, $1.50 and $1.00. The Grand:…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-12 - 1924-01-12
Summary:

Cecil DeMille presents his most gorgeous production, 'Forbidden Fruit' featuring Agnes Ayres. For the last time tonight at 2.30, 5.30 and 9.15 p.m. at the Star. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-12 - 1924-01-12
Summary:

104 Paramount films for 1924 and 24 'Felix, the Cat' comedies. Tonight, 'Forbidden Fruit.' Tomorrow, 'April Folly' and Felix in '50-50.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-13 - 1924-01-13
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.30 and 9.15, 'Forbidden Fruit.' Prices: 2.30, usual; 5.30, $1 and 60 cents; 9.15, $1.50 and $1.00. Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, Marion Davies in 'April Folly' and Felix, the Cat in '50-50.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-12 - 1924-11-25
Summary:

November 12 Remarks: 'Little Old New York' is better than 'Enemies of Women.' It will be showing at the Star. November 12-13 Remarks: Teaser ads for the film 'Little Old New York.' The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads.…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-13 - 1924-11-14
Summary:

Little Old New York.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-14 - 1924-11-14
Summary:

Six months on broadway at full theatre prices. That was the New York record of 'Little Old New York.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-15 - 1924-11-15
Summary:

Subject of all the town talk will be the Star's next big attraction, 'Little Old New York.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-19 - 1924-11-20
Summary:

Cosmopolitan Corporation presents Marion Davies in 'Little Old New York,' better than 'Enemies of Women.' Prices: 5.30, $1 and 80 cents; 9.15, $1.50 and $1.00. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-21 - 1924-11-21
Summary:

The Coronet: Today only, 'The Signal Tower.' The Star: Starting today, 'Little Old New York.' Price details included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-21 - 1924-11-21
Summary:

The Coronet: Today only, 'The Signal Tower.' The Star: Starting today, 'Little Old New York.' Prices: 5.30, $1.00 and 60 cents; 9.15, $1.50 and $1.00.

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Headline: Ar the Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-21 - 1924-11-21
Summary:

Commencing today at 5.15 and 9.30 p.m., Cosmopolitan Corporation presents Marion Davies in 'Little Old New York,' adapted by Luther Reed from the stage play by Rida Johnson Young, settings by Joseph Urban, directed by Sidney Olcott. Prices: 5.30, $1.00 and 60 cents; 9.15, $1.50 and $1.…