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: 1920-02-18
Summary:

A most attractive film is being presented at the Hongkong Theatre entitled 'Lest we Forget.' Film synopsis included. Another fine production from Gilbert A. Hamilton [sic] entitled 'Are Passions inherited?' will be screened at Friday's matinee. It features Dorothy Farley…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-02-21 - 1920-02-24
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Dorathea [sic] Farley in 'Are Passions Inherited?' in 7 reels. At 7.15 p.m., Ben Wilson in 'The Mystery Ship' 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-05
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-06
Summary:

The Acquittal,' comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening as the feature attraction. The picture starred by Norman Kerry, Claire Windsor, Barbara Bedford, Richard Travers, Charles Wellesley, Frederick Vroom, Ben Deely [sic], Don Farley and Harry Mestayer. Film plot included.

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

Coronet Theatre will be screening 'The Acquittal.' Great attention has been given to the filming of the courtroom scene. The film features Claire Windsor. The cast also includes Barbara Bedford who is famous for her performance in 'The Spoilers,' Richard Travers, Charles…

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

Transforming a spoken play into moving picture is a strange task; the task of translating words into pantomime. This is the astounding feat Clarence L. Brown has achieved in 'The Acquittal,' new Universal Jewel mystery play, to be screened at the Coronet Theatre this evening. Film…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-18 - 1924-11-18
Summary:

Starting Tuesday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Signal Tower,' starring Virginia Valli, with a splendid supporting cast including Wallace Beery, Rockliffe Fellowes, Frankie Darro, Hayden Stevenson, Dot Farley and J. Farrell MacDonald. 'The Signal Tower' was released…

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

Madam Kelvey must have been gratified by the large and appreciative audiences which assembled in the Star Theatre last night to witness the second public performance of her talented pupils. The gorgeousness of staging and costumes materially contributed to the success of the evening. Pleasing…