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: 1923-10-23 - 1923-10-24
Summary:

Two splendid boxing films, 'Luis Firpo vs. Jack McAuliffe,' and 'Jess Willard vs. Floyd Johnston.' Also, a first rate vaudeville bill. A big show at popular pices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-24 - 1923-10-24
Summary:

Two big fight films, Luis Firpo vs. Jack McAuliffe and Jess Willard vs. Floyd Johnston, and a first-rate vaudeville bill including Jack and Cora Williams, Young Eddie Polo, Ted Trevor and his dogs, Babe Latour, a big show at popular prices. Dress circle and stalls $2, pit $1, service men half…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-25 - 1923-10-27
Summary:

Tonight, the J. W. William Company in a Grand Vaudeville Show. With at 5.15, 'Skinner's Dress Suit,' a laughable comedy. At 9.30, Firpo v. McAuliffe, and Willard v. Johnson [sic].

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-25 - 1923-10-25
Summary:

3 nights only, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, October 25, 26 and 27 at 9.15 p.m., the biggest amusement bargain of the season, two big shows in one. J. C. Williams big variety comedy; Tex Rickard's big boxing film: Luis Firpo vs. Jack McAuliffe and Jess Willard vs. Floyd Johnson. Bargain…

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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…