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: 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: 1920-07-03
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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-10
Summary:

Star Theatre will be screening Cecil B. de Mille's attraction 'Forbidden Fruit' from today till Saturday. The film features Agnes Ayres and exhibits the social life of America's gayest cities.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-10
Summary:

Cecil de Mille has achieved a reputation as one of the best producers of the day: hence the announcement of the showing of 'Forbidden Fruit' at the Star will be received with interest. Agnes Ayres, the star, is noted for her stately presence, and in this film, she has been given plenty…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-10
Summary:

Advance reports speak exceedingly highly of the big picture 'Forbidden Fruit,' which will be shown at the Star Theatre shortly. Cecil de Mille, the producer, has achieved a big reputation as a maker of natural films. Agnes Ayres, the star who knows well how to wear elegant clothes, is…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-11
Summary:

Cecil. B. de Mille's gorgeous film 'Forbidden Fruit' is due at the Star today till Saturday. Agnes Ayres is the leading figure.

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

The Star has inaugurated their new policy with success, 'Forbidden Fruit,' the Cecil de Mille production, having been a good draw during the last day or two. The management announces that it has secured a number of good pictures, including Paramount releases, which have not been often…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-18
Summary:

The Coronet is putting on for one day only the film 'Forbidden Fruit,' a Paramount's special production, starring Agnes Ayres. Felix the Cat is another attraction, full of humour. Tomorrow will show 'Quincy Adams Sawyer,' starred by Blanche Sweet, John Bowere [sic], Elmo…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-18
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening one of Paramount's special productions 'Forbidden Fruit' for one day only. The film features Agnes Ayres. 'Felix the Cat' is another attraction full of humour. Tomorrow the theatre will be screening 'Quincy Adams Sawyer.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-18
Summary:

The Coronet announces for today the showing of the Cecil de Mille production, 'Forbidden Fruit.' Tomorrow the big rural drama 'Quincy Adams Sawyer' is promised. Press reports from England and America pronounce it a masterpiece of production.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-11