A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-19 - 1923-05-24
Summary:

Teaser ads for the film 'The Mistress of Shenstone,' starring Pauline Frederick. Remarks: The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. May 19-21 Remarks: The ad didn't mention the film's title. May 23 Remarks: It's based on Florence…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-19 - 1923-05-26
Summary:

Pauline Frederick in Florence Barclay's remarkable novel, 'The Mistress of Shenstone,' a Robertson-Cole super special.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-23 - 1923-05-23
Summary:

Three days only beginning Thursday, Pauline Frederick in 'The Mistress of Shenstone,' Florence Barclay's wonder novel, a Robertson-Cole production that shows the remarkable emotional powers of Miss Frederick at their highest peak.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-23
Summary:

The Mistress of Shenstone,' the latest Robertson-Cole super special starring Pauline Frederick, is as artistic as it is dramatic. The film is adapted from the famous novel by Florence Barclay and will open at the World Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-24 - 1923-05-24
Summary:

Robertson-Cole presents Pauline Frederick in 'The Mistress of Shenstone' by Florence Barclay, directed by Henry King. Three days only. Beginning today. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-26 - 1923-05-26
Summary:

Pauline Frederick in the Robertson-Cole super special of Florence Barclay's tremendously emotional story, 'The Mistress of Shenstone.'

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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 - 1924-12-06
Summary:

You will be a better man or woman for knowing what 'The Law Forbids,' Universal-Jewel deluxe presented by Carl Laemmle, directed by Jesse Robbins.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-06
Summary:

The Law Forbids,' a Universal picture directed by Jess Robbins, from the story by Bernard McConville, opened last night at the Queen's Theatre. The picture starred by Baby Peggy, her performance is unlike that in 'The Darling of New York.' Film plot included.

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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.

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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…