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: 1913-10-15 - 1913-10-17
Summary:

Film screening of 'For the King'; Coming performances by De Villiers and Company and Brilliant Variety Company with Messrs Wilbur and Harrigan and the Osberg Sisters

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-10-15 - 1913-10-18
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the great picture Gaumont Graphic. Also a fine selection of comic and interesting pictures. For one week only, commencing on 20th October, De Villiers, the world's greatest transformist and illustrationist and his brilliant variety company including Messrs Wilbur and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-18 - 1913-10-18
Summary:

Film screening of 'For the King'; Coming performances by De Villiers and Brilliant Variety Company with Messrs Wilbur and Harrigan and the Osberg Sisters

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-06-13 - 1918-06-15
Summary:

From June 14-17, 'The Seven Pearls,' episode 3 'The Air Peril' and episode 4 'Amid the Clouds'; 'Harrigan in Clover'; British Gazette No. 448; 'Florence Rose Fashions.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-14 - 1918-06-17
Summary:

14th, 15th, 16th and 17th June, 'The Seven Pearls' episode 3 and episode 4. Also 'Harrigan in Clover,' British Gazette No. 448 and 'Florence Rose Fashions.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-08
Summary:

Dawn,' one of the Eleanor H. Porter's most widely read novels, is the attraction at the Hongkong Theatre tomorrow. The producer of the film is J. Stuart Blackton, and in it, Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon are starred. Stanley Olmstead adapted the story to the screen. Harry Davenport…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-09 - 1921-04-12
Summary:

Tonight till Tuesday at 5.15 and 9.15, Sylvia Breamer in the charming novel by Mr. Porter, 'Dawn.' Also Harold Lloyd in 'Ring Up the Curtain.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-09
Summary:

Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon appear at the Hongkong Theatre today and Monday in their second Blackton production for distribution by Pathe. It is 'Dawn,' a photo-dramatisation of the novel of the same name by Eleanor H. Porter, author of 'Pollyanna,' 'The Road to…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-09
Summary:

The featuring attraction at the Hongkong Theatre today and Monday is a picturization of Eleanor H. Porter's novel, 'Dawn.' It is a Blackton production starring Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon, Fanny Rice, Gus Alexander, Eddie Dunn, Margaret Barry and others.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-04-09 - 1921-04-12
Summary:

Tonight until Tuesday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., J. Stuart Blackton presents the charming novel by Eleanor H. Porter, 'Dawn' in 6 parts featuring Sylvia Breamer. Also Harold Lloyd in 'Ring Up the Curtain.' April 9 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'Dawn' only.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-15
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre is going to screen 'Dawn,' a J. Stuart Blackton's film version of the novel by Eleanor H. Porter, this evening. Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon head a capable cast.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-15
Summary:

Dawn,' J. Stuart Blackton's film version of the novel written by Eleanor H. Porter, comes to the Kowloon Theatre this evening. It is noted that Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon head a capable cast.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-04
Summary:

Hongkong is going to play an important part in the picture world if the plans tentatively drawn up by a prominent motion picture magnate of San Francisco bear fruit. Mr. Kenneth McGaffey, secretary of the Motion Picture Utility Corporation of San Francisco, is considering plans for the filming…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-07
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-05 - 1923-09-07
Summary:

Today itill Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Mary Pickford in 'Pollyanna,' from Eleanor H. Porter's novel, screen adaption by Frances Marion, photographed by Charles Rosher. Illustration included. September 5 Remarks: Other ads on page 4 & 7.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-07
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-12
Summary:

Mrs. Eleanor Brewster, wife of Eugene Brewster, the wealthy motion picture magazine publisher has filed suit in New York for $200,000 against Corliss Palmer, prize winner in a beauty contest conducted by one of Brewster's magazines. Mrs. Brewster claims she and her husband were happy until…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-02
Summary:

At the Star Theatre yesterday another success was scored by the Majurel troupe of French artistes from the Folies Bergeres. Performers included Mddle Demay, Sergine and Ludo, Dugard. Booth Tarkington's dynamic society drama 'The Turmoil' will appear at 6 p.m. Tarkington's…