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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-07-03 - 1920-07-06
Summary:

Tonight, Ivan Film Productions Inc. presents Paula Shay in 'Forbidden Fruit.' A remarkably tense film play in 6 parts and comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-03 - 1920-07-06
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Ivan Film Productions Inc. presents Paula Shay in 'Forbidden Fruit,' a remarkably tense film play in 6 parts. Also comedy.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-03 - 1920-07-06
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Ivan Film Productions Inc. presents Paula Shay in 'Forbidden Fruit' and comedy.

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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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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: 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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-15
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-02 - 1924-04-02
Summary:

The Rex Ingram production, 'Trifling Women,' a Metro picture. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-04
Summary:

Trifling Women' a powerful story with powerful acting is the feature attraction at the Coronet Theatre. The cast includes Ramon Novarro and Barbara La Marr. Plot and production summary included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-07 - 1924-04-07
Summary:

Do not miss the film sensation of the year. Last two days today and tomorrow, Rex Ingram production, 'Trifling Women.' Increased prices: 2.30, $1.00 and 50 cents; 5.15, $1.50 and 80 cents; 7.15, $1.00 and 50 cents; 9.15, $2.00 and $1.00. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-12
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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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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-05 - 1925-02-07
Summary:

The Rex Ingram production 'Trifling Women,' written, adapted and directed by Rex Ingram.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-05
Summary:

Rex Ingram's 'Trifling Women' is to be screened at the Coronet today for the first time. Ingram is the man who made 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse' and 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' Plot and production summary included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-06
Summary:

At the Coronet yesterday there were very large houses for the initial screening of Rex Ingram's latest photo-play, 'Trifling Woman.' Plot and production details included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-07
Summary:

Rex Ingram's latest Metro production 'Trifling Women' is now showing at the Coronet. The main cast is Barbara La Marr. Production and plot details included.