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: 1922-02-15
Summary:

Male and Female,' Paramount's film version of James Barrie's 'The Admirable Crichton,' was screened at the Coronet Theatre yesterday evening. Meanwhile, Thomas Meighan, Gloria Swanson, Bebe Daniels, Wesley Barrie [sic], and others, take roles in the play.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-30
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-28
Summary:

James Matthew Barrie's first full-length novel, 'The Little Minister,' is less true to nature, less happy as a work of art than some of his other stories, still it does contain much that is 'Barrieque,' and this quality has been skillfully infused into the screen version…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-29
Summary:

Sir James Barrie's famous story, 'The Little Minister,' filmed by Paramount, is the feature attraction at the Coronet Theatre today.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-29
Summary:

Sir James Barrie's famous story 'The Little Minister' as filmed by Paramount is the feature attraction at the Coronet Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-29
Summary:

The film version of Sir James Barrie's famous story, 'The Little Minister,' into which Messrs. Paramount have put some of their best work, will be screened in the Coronet Theatre again today. Betty Compson takes the leading role.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-30
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-30
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-30
Summary:

Sir James Barrie's famous story 'The Little Minister,' as filmed by Paramount, is again the principal attraction at the Coronet Theatre today. Coming from the pen of a craftsman like a Barrie, the story needs no advance praise. The picture is well acted is proved by the fact that…

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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: 1924-12-06
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: 1925-03-19
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening the Universal production 'The Gaiety Girl.' The film is the screen version of I. A. R. Wylie's 'The Inheritors.' The film features Mary Philbin who is famous for her work in productions like 'Merry-Go-Round,' 'Fool's…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-19
Summary:

The romantic love story is the play in which Mary Philbin is at her very best.' This statement, by King Baggot, seems borne out in her three biggest successes of the screen; 'Merry-Go-Round,' 'Fool's Highway,' and her last 'The Gaiety Girl,' Universal…