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: 1917-06-27 - 1917-06-29
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Pointsman's Daughter' (drama); 'Mama Is Asleep' (comedy in 2 parts); 'The Iron Claw,' 11th and 12th episodes (2 parts each).

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-12-03
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre is showing for the last time tonight, the touching drama 'The Foundling,' starring Mary Pickford. Tomorrow Florence Reid will appear in a 6-part drama entitled 'The Eternal Sin.' Owing to the high cost of his picture, the prices have been slightly…

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-12-04 - 1920-12-07
Summary:

Tonight, Florence Reed in 'The Eternal Sin' in 6 parts. At 7.15 p.m., 'Peg O' the Ring' episodes 1, 2 and 3.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-12-04 - 1920-12-04
Summary:

A real sensation, Herbert Brenon presents the great wonderful production 'The Eternal Sin' with the beautiful Florence Reed. A very sad story of tragedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-04 - 1920-12-07
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Florence Reed in 'The Eternal Sin' in 6 parts. Prices will be slightly increased.

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-04
Summary:

From tonight till Tuesday next, both at matinee and night performances, a most attractive film in six reels, 'The Eternal Sin,' will be screened at Hongkong Theatre. Florence Reed, the famous star, takes the leading role. This film being rather costly, the prices will be slightly…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-12-04 - 1920-12-07
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Florence Reed in 'The Eternal Sin' in 6 parts. Prices will be slightly increased.

8
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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-09 - 1921-04-12
Summary:

J. Stuart Blackton presents Sylvia Breamer in 'Dawn,' in 6 parts. Also, Harold Lloyd in 'Ring Up the Curtain.'

10
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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-09 - 1921-04-09
Summary:

Don't miss seeing 'Dawn.' See new notice.

12
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…

13
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.

14
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.

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-13 - 1921-04-15
Summary:

Thomas H. Ince presents Dorothy Dalton in 'Love Letters,' a Paramount picture. At 7.15 p.m., 'Dawn' in 6 parts.

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-13
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre is screening today a beautiful drama in five reels in which the well-known star Dorothy Delton [sic] takes the leading role in 'Love Letters.' It is a high-class Paramount picture. A comedy entitled 'On the Beach at Waikiki' will as be screened as well,…

17
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-04-14
Summary:

Featuring Dorothy Dalton in the principal role, 'Love Letters,' a Paramount drama in 5 reels was screened for the first time at the Hongkong Theatre. The thrilling drama 'Dawn' will be repeated. On Sunday, the chief attraction will be 'Our Better Selves' with Fannie…

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-11 - 1921-06-14
Summary:

Paramount presents the irresistible Marguerite Clark in a unique photo-play 'Out of the Drifts' and Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle in 'Moonshine.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-11 - 1921-06-14
Summary:

Tonight, Marguerite Clark in a unique photoplay, 'Out of the Drifts,' a Paramount super-production. Also Roscoe ‘Fatty' Arbuckle in 'Moonshine.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-11
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre, the weekend attraction is one of the best films that has ever been shown at this popular house. 'Out of the Drifts,' written by Wm. H. Clifford, is a beautiful drama in six parts, the starring role being played by Marguerite Clark. Film synopsis included.