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: 1923-09-14
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-15
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Headline: The Blue Lagoon
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-17 - 1923-09-19
Summary:

Coming soon, the new big 'Special' produced by African Film Productions, 'The Blue Lagoon,' from the world-famous romance by H. de Vere Stacpooleo [sic]. September 17 Remarks: The ad. didn't mention theatre's name, surmised from other ads. September 19-20 Remarks:…

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Headline: Coming Soon!
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-17 - 1923-09-17
Summary:

The new big special produced by African Film Productions, Ltd., 'The Blue Lagoon,' from the world-famous romance by H. De Vere Stacpoole, a magnificent production of a magnificent story.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-19 - 1923-09-22
Summary:

Wed. 19th to Sat. 22nd at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., 'The Blue Lagoon,' from H. de Vere Stacpool's [sic] novel. Also, Pathe Interesting Scenic Picture recently taken Hangchow, The Mecca of Chinese Buddhists. Price details included. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-19 - 1923-09-22
Summary:

Wednesday 19th to Saturday 22nd at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Blue Lagoon,' a delightful version of H. De Vere Stacpoole's novel. Also Pathe interesting scenic picture recently taken at Hangchow, the Mecca of Chinese Buddhists. Admission: 9.15 p.m., $1.20 and 80 cents; 5.15 p.m., 80…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-19 - 1923-09-20
Summary:

The new big special, 'The Blue Lagoon,' from the world-famous romance by H. De Vere Stacpoole, featuring Molly Adair, Arthur Pusey and Dick Cruikshanks. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-20
Summary:

A good book seldom makes a good film play, but among the exceptions must stand. 'The Blue Lagoon,' a romantic idyll, in seven parts, is now showing at the World Theatre until Saturday. When a kinema version of Mr. H. de Vere Stacpoole's novel was shown for the first time at the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-23 - 1924-08-23
Summary:

The Cosmopolitan-Paramount production, 'Humouresque' featuring Alma Rubens and Vera Gordon. Also J. M. Barrie's famous play, 'The Little Minister,' a superb Paramount picture featuring Betty Compson.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-28 - 1924-08-30
Summary:

Commencing today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Betty Compson in J. M. Barrie's play, 'The Little Minister,' a Paramount picture. Also showing Baby Peggy in 'Stepping Some.' Illustration included. August 29 & 30 Remarks: Ad. on page 6. Adolph Zukor presents…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-28
Summary:

The Little Minister,' the film version from Paramount of which comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening as the new attraction. The cast is led by Betty Compson and the story is based on Barrie's first full-length novel.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-28
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening the film version of Barrie's first full-length novel 'The Little Minister.' The film was made in Paramount studios and features Betty Compson. Film synopsis included.

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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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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-28 - 1924-08-30
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Betty Compson in Sir J. M. Barrie's 'The Little Minister' and Baby Peggy in 'Stepping Some.' Also 'Scenes of Wusih' and Topical Budget.

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-30 - 1924-08-30
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., tomorrow at 6, 7.30 and 9.15 p.m., last performances of Betty Compson in J. M. Barrie's play, 'The Little Minister,' a Paramount picture. Also showing Baby Peggy in 'Stepping Some,' scenes of Wusih and Topical Budget No. 672.…