A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Some Chatter
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-14
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-22
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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-14
Summary:

Poor Men's Wives' is a companion picture to 'Rich Men's Wives' and is the current feature at Coronet. The leading role is taken by Barbara la Marr, the actress who also appeared in 'Trifling Women,' with the supporting act from Betty Francisco, David Butler and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-15
Summary:

What makes a book really great? Sincerity – that is the great essential. Judged by this standard the feature attraction now showing at the Coronet Theatre is fit to rank with the greatest pictures shown this year. Barbara La Marr takes the leading role. Film plot included. The film is the…

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Headline: Forever
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-02 - 1924-08-05
Summary:

August 2 Remarks: Teaser ads for the film 'Forever.' The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. August 4 Remarks: Commencing tomorrow at the Coronet. August 5 Remarks: Adolph Zukor presents Elsie Ferguson and Wallace Reid in 'Forever,' a…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-02 - 1924-08-02
Summary:

Wallace Reid and Elsie Ferguson in 'Forever,' a Paramount picture, based on the novel by George Du Maurier. Also Myrtle Stedman and Marguerite De La Motte in 'The Famous Mrs. Fair,' a Metro picture.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-05 - 1924-08-05
Summary:

Adolph Zukor presents Wallace Reid and Elsie Ferguson in 'Forever,' a George Fitzmaurice production, based on the novel by George Du Maurier. Cast includes Elliott Dexter, George Fawcett, Montagu Love, Barbara Dean, Dolores Cassinelli and Paul McAllister. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-06 - 1924-08-08
Summary:

Today till Friday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Adolph Zukor presents Wallace Reid and Elsie Ferguson in 'Forever,' a George Fitzmaurice production, based on the novel by George Du Maurier, a Paramount picture. Cast includes Elliott Dexter, George Fawcett, Montagu Love, Barbara…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-02 - 1925-03-02
Summary:

Today, Barbara La Marr in 'Poor Men's Wives' companion film to 'Rich Men's Wives.' Thursday next, Harold Lloyd in 'Safety Last.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-02 - 1925-03-02
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Barbara La Marr in 'Poor Men's Wives,' companion film to 'Rich Men's Wives,' which was admittedly one of the finest films ever shown in Hongkong. Thursday next, Harold Lloyd in 'Safety Last.'