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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-28 - 1924-07-28
Summary:

Coming soon the Wanderwells and their wonderful film, Wandering 'Around the World In a Ford.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-29 - 1924-07-31
Summary:

3 days starting Thurs. July 31, Captain & Miss Wanderwell in conjunction with their wonderful travel film, 'Around the World in a Ford,' in 8 reels. See them in person, hear them lecture. July 31 Remarks: Extra added comedy, Larry Semon in 'The Sawmill.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-29 - 1924-07-31
Summary:

Twice daily at 5.30 and 9.15, 3 days starting Thursday, July 31, Captain and Miss Wanderwell in conjunction with their wonderful travel film, 'Around the World in a Ford,' 8 exciting, thrilling reels, 2 hours of educational pictures. See them in person. Hear them lecture. July 31…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-29 - 1924-08-02
Summary:

Twice daily at 5.30 and 9.15, starting Thursday, July 31, Captain and Miss Wanderwell in conjunction with their wonderfull travel film, 'Around the World In a Ford,' in 8 reels. See them in person, hear them lecture.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-30 - 1924-07-30
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, 'Kindred of the Dust.' Starting Thursday, the Wanderwells and their wonder film. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-01 - 1924-08-02
Summary:

The Wanderwells lecturing on their interesting travel film 'Around the World in a Ford,' eight reels of thrilling adventure. August 2 Remarks: Commencing Sunday, 'Bavu.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-01 - 1924-08-01
Summary:

Friday and Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, the Wanderwells lecturing on their wonderful travel film, 'Around the World in a Ford,' exclusive showing at the Star, a complete cinema of their interesting trip around the world. Extra added comedy, Larry Semon in 'The Sawmill.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-02 - 1924-08-02
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, final and farewell performance in the colony, the Wanderwells lecturing on their interesting travel film, 'Around the World in a Ford.' Commencing Sunday, the world's greatest mystery film, 'Bavu.'