A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-05
Summary:

The Law Forbids,' by Universal, based on Bernard McConville's story, is showing today at the Queen's Theatre. The cast includes Baby Peggy, whose first picture 'The Darling of New York,' was so widely acclaimed. Her parents in this picture are Elinor Fair, remembered for…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-05
Summary:

Baby Peggy, known to filmdom as 'The Baby Bernhardt,' stands today as one of the most important factors in box office success. Her second big production, 'The Law Forbids,' a Jewel deluxe, equally well cast, comes today to the Queen's Theatre. Her pictures possibilities…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-06
Summary:

The Law Forbids,' Baby Peggy's second Universal production, opened last night at the Queen's Theatre. The notable cast was assembled by Jess Robins, director of the picture, to portray the varied roles in the story, which was written by Bernard McConville. Robert Ellis and Elinor…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-08
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is screening the Universal production 'The Law Forbids' featuring Baby Peggy. The cast also includes Robert Ellis, William Welsh, Elinor Fair, Winifred Bryson, Hayden Stevenson, Joseph Dowling and Eva Thatcher. The film is directed by Jess Robbins.

125
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-08
Summary:

News of the day was the inspiring motive for 'The Law Forbids,' new Universal-Jewel feature starring Baby Peggy, playing at the Queen's Theatre. For it was the news accounts of 'trial separations' among several notable couples in American society that gave the idea of…

126
Headline: Cinema Prices
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-09
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) The Coronet Theatre, of Hongkong, has recently been showing a film entitled 'The Thief of Bagdad.' The film itself was very good, but may I ask why it is that the public of Hongkong are forced to pay such exorbitant prices at this theatre whenever they…

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Headline: Cinema Prices
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-10
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) 'Fairness,' in his letter brought forward for discussion the question of cinema prices. But 'Fairness' apparently believes that the second class seats are an arrangement especially provided to accommodate the Chinese 'amongst whom the white…

128
Headline: Cinema Prices
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-10
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) 'Fairness' is right about the exorbitant prices at the coronet and has every reason to kick at having to pay two dollars for a seat. If, however, he was content to stop at that, well then, good. But why, above all things, the necessity of bringing in the…

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Headline: Cinema Prices
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-10
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) I am not in any way interested in or connected with the show business nor the Coronet Theatre, but I must say that I am sick and tired of people like 'Fairness' who are always kicking about 'cinema prices.' If they cannot afford to pay the price…

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Headline: Cinema Prices
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-11
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) As was to be expected, the appearance of 'Fairness'' tactless letter in the correspondence columns of our morning paper has brought a storm of protest. I am a twice weekly patron to the Coronet and Queen's. Many of the pictures exhibited are…

131
Headline: Cinema Prices
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-12
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) My letter was not intended to be connected in any way with the racial question. My argument was against the Coronet raising prices when showing attractions.

132
Headline: Cinema Prices
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-13
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) May I be permitted to tender my thanks to 'Maxim,' whose letter you published in the S. C. M. Post on the 11th inst. It was an honest, straight-forward, and to-the-point letter. I certainly think that it would be to everybody's interest to have a…

133
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-17
Summary:

Los Angeles, Dec. 10 – According to the Los Angeles Times, the San Diego County authorities have started an investigation into the death of Thomas H. Ince, moving picture producer, last month a few hours after returning from a yachting party which the Times says included William Randolph Hearst…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-15
Summary:

Beyond the Rocks,' a Paramount picture with Gloria Swanson as star, comes to the Queen's Theatre today for four days, filmed by the Lasky studio. The story is by Elinor Glyn. In the same programme the Manila Vaudeville Co. makes their initial bow to the Hongkong public by presenting…

135
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-15
Summary:

From today for four days, Queen's Theatre will be screening a Paramount picture 'Beyond the Rocks' featuring Gloria Swanson. The picture was filmed in the Lasky studios and the story was written by Elinor Glyn who has called for scenes in beautiful English homes. In the same…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-15
Summary:

An antiquary and a lover of the beautiful could not but have been pleased with the sets at the Lasky studio, where 'Beyond the Rocks,' a Paramount picture with Gloria Swanson as the star – which comes to the Queen's Theatre today for four days – was filmed. The story by Elinor…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-17
Summary:

The pleasure-seekers at Catalina Island were the recipients of a terpsichorean treat one evening during the filming of 'Beyond the Rocks,' the Paramount picture starring Gloria Swanson and showing at the Queen's Theatre during this week. The company, under the direction of Sam…

138
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-26
Summary:

Three Wise Fools,' King Vidor's first Goldwyn picture, now showing in the World Theatre. Eleanor Boardman, who made such a striking success in 'Souls for Sale' is the lead actor. She also played in 'Gimme,' Marshall Neilan's 'The Strangers Banquet'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-24
Summary:

Fair Lady' is this evening's big Star Theatre picture. It is founded on Rex Beach's popular novel 'The Net.' Plot and production summary included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-24
Summary:

Star Theatre is now showing the film version of Rex Beach's 'Fair Lady.' Film synopsis included.