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: 1921-03-07
Summary:

Yesterday crowded houses at the Coronet witnessed the first screening of the splendid photography, 'Rose of the World' in which Elsie Ferguson plays the leading parts. Film synopsis included. In addition, an exceptionally funny comedy is shown entitled 'Hide and Seek Detectives.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-11
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-22
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-31
Summary:

The Frawley Company added to their list of successes last evening by the performance of 'Lawful Larceny,' an absorbing play by Samuel Shipman. Miss Adele Blood took the part of Marion Dorsey, whilst Mr. Herbert Light gave a convincing study of Andrew Dorsey. Miss Helen Barnes scored a…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-02
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-02
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-05
Summary:

At the Coronet Theatre this evening the big Paramount picture 'Forever' will be screened as the feature attraction. 'Forever' is based on the well-known novel 'Peter Ibbetson,' by George du Maurier, famous also as a Punch artist and as the author of the very…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-06
Summary:

Paramount picture 'Forever' is the current feature at the Coronet Theatre. The author of its plot was the late George du Maurier, who is also the writer of the stage play 'Trilby.' Wallace Reid and Elsie Ferguson taking the leading role.

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

Famous as the author of the great stage success 'Trilby' and as one of Punch's best-known artists in his day, George du Maurier is the man whose brain has supplied the story for 'Forever,' this evening's Coronet Theatre feature attraction, which is based on his…

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Headline: Forever'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-07
Summary:

Showing again at the Coronet Theatre this evening is the big Paramount film, 'Forever' which is the screen version of George du Murier's [sic] very popular novel 'Peter Ibbetson.' Wallace Reid and Elsie Ferguson head a notable cast.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-07
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening the Paramount film 'Forever.' The film is a screen version of George du Maurier's novel 'Peter Ibbetson.' The cast includes Wallace Reid and Elsie Ferguson.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-07
Summary:

Peter Ibbetson,' the well-known book by George du Maurier, famous also as a Punch artist and as the author of the great stage success, 'Trilby,' forms the basis of 'Forever,' the current feature attraction at the Coronet. Besides having in this way a very fine story for…

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Headline: Forever'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-08
Summary:

Forever,' the big Paramount film which has been the feature attraction of Coronet Theatre. It is the film version of George du Maurier's very popular book 'Peter Ibbetson.' Wallace Reid and Elsie Ferguson take the leading roles.

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

Hongkong cinema-goers have their last opportunity this evening of seeing 'Forever,' the big Paramount picture which has been the feature attraction at the Coronet Theatre for the past few days. 'Forever' is the film version of George du Maurier's popular book 'Peter…

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Headline: Brilliant Cast
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-09
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-15
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening 'The Fire Patrol' featuring Anna Q. Nilsson, Madge Bellamy and Helen Jerome Eddy, tonight. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-15
Summary:

Anna Q. Nilsson, Madge Bellamy and Helen Jerome Eddy are three of the most famous actresses on the screen today. They are all appearing in 'The Fire Patrol,' which will be shown at the Coronet Theatre tonight. Miss Bellamy has that rare degree of beauty which is perfection. Helen…