A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-04
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen a drama entitled 'Trifling Women' which promises superb acting, staging and filming. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-04
Summary:

Trifling Women,' this evening's Coronet Theatre feature attraction is a remarkably entertaining picture. It would be as terrible for sustained screen drama as Shakespeare's Lear is for sheer stage drama. This does not mean, however, that the picture is entirely sombre. Film…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-05
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is currently screening 'Trifling Women' which exhibits strong forcible drama and a great climax. Screen players like Ramon Novarro, Barbara La Marr, Lewis Stone and Edward Connelly were involved in making the film.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-05
Summary:

Analysing the remarkable feature attraction now showing at the Coronet Theatre, one could find many matters to ponder, for 'Trifling Women' is a picture with many unusual qualities. The first thing one notes is the superb acting and the striking contrasts the producer has been able to…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-08
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening a Rex Ingram's drama entitled 'Trifling Women' featuring four leading players, one of them being Barbara La Marr. Staging and filming are both worthy of the theme and acting.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-08
Summary:

Still drawing record house at the Coronet Theatre is Rex Ingram's feature drama, 'Trifling Women,' which will be screened again today and tomorrow. 'Trifling Women' has all the qualities that combine to make a big picture – superb acting, splendid staging, expert…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-12
Summary:

Showing at the Coronet Theatre tonight for the last time is 'Parted Curtains,' which pleased many large audiences during the week, while appearing at the Star Theatre – also for the last time is the Royal Russian Ballet, whose entertainment is supplemented with a very enjoyable movie…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-09
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening a First National film 'Flaming Youth.' Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-09
Summary:

Flaming Youth' is the arresting title of the picture which comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening as the feature attraction. The picture does not belie its name. First, there is the very interesting story adapted from a successful novel; then there is the notably fine action of a cast…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-10
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is currently screening a First National Picture 'Flaming Youth.' The film is nothing but a pure entertainer and features Colleen Moore. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-10
Summary:

Yesterday was a general holiday, but this fact cannot be wholly held for the record houses which greeted the First National feature film, 'Flaming Youth,' in the Coronet Theatre at all performances. Undoubtedly, many people must have been attracted by the fame which has gone before…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-11
Summary:

Jealous wives with susceptible husbands should boycott the Coronet Theatre during the next few days, for the feature attraction now showing there includes such very, very pretty girls that – but perhaps it is alright since the prettiest among them eventually gets married. She is a wealthy young…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-13
Summary:

Tempestuous scenes in ballrooms and conservatories. Wild orgies of drinking and freak dancing in the homes of the American rich amid gorgeous surroundings. 'Flaming Youth' is not a picture of good morals and discreet behaviour, but it knows the present day precocity of young people and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-05
Summary:

There is always curiosity to know what a new picture is like and with a producer like Rex Ingram, the curiosity is heightened. 'Trifling Women' which is to be screened at the Coronet today for the first time, is by the man who made 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse' and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-06
Summary:

Yesterday, Coronet Theatre screened Rex Ingram's photoplay 'Trifling Women.' Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-06
Summary:

At all the sessions at the Coronet yesterday, there were very large houses for the initial screening of Rex Ingram's latest photoplay 'Trifling Women.' Film synopsis included. As indicated, the story is that of a young daughter of a nobleman who has several suitors, but trifles…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-07
Summary:

Mr. Rex Ingram's new work, 'Trifling Women,' is quite unlike anything he has yet conceived. He deals with a great subject in a great way, and it is not surprising that patrons of the Coronet should enthuse over 'Trifling Women' not because it is a Rex Ingram production,…