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: 1924-07-04
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-13
Summary:

Last month, British war-film 'Reveille' was shown at the Palace in London, in aid of Lord Haig's Appeal Fund. The film features Miss Betty Balfour, Mr. Frank Stanmore, Miss Sydney Fairbrother, Miss Henrietta Watson and Mr. Stewart Rome. Film review included.

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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.…

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

Showing at the Coronet Theatre again this evening is Paramount's fine film version of Sir J. M. Barrie's famous story, 'The Little Minister.' Betty Compson plays 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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-07 - 1924-11-07
Summary:

Betty Balfour, the adorable little British star will be seen on Armistice Day at both the Coronet and the Star. At the Coronet she appears in a lively comedy of love, business and electioneering, 'Squibs M. P.' At the Star she will be seen in 'Reveille,' a story of war and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-10 - 1924-11-10
Summary:

Commencing Tuesday, Nov. 11. The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m. daily, Betty Balfour in 'Squibs, M. P.' The Star: At 5.50 and 9.15 daily, 'Reveille' with special prologue.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-10
Summary:

When posterity asks about London during and after the Great War, its mentor will probably produce from a cherished strong-box Mr. George Pearson's film, 'Reveille,' so that posterity may see for itself how admirable and how reprehensible we were and are. 'Reveille' is…