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: 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.'

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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: 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.

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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,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-24 - 1921-12-24
Summary:

The Coronet: 'Last of the Mohicans,' December 25th at 6 & 9.15 p.m. Louise Glaum in 'The Leopard Woman,' December 26th-28th at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., December 29th at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15 p.m. Nazimova in 'The Brat,' December 30th & 31st at 2.30, 5.15 &…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-27
Summary:

Ordinarily, December 25 turns out to be an 'off' day in the picture show business. There are so many counter attractions in the shape of family foregatherings and Christmas parties that the kinema is left usually to become the refuge of those unfortunates who find themselves at the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-28
Summary:

Few there were who, before they saw Charlie Chaplin in 'The Kid,' ever imagined that the whimsical little comedian was capable of such pathos. Just such another surprise is provided by Nazimova in 'The Brat,' the remarkably fine picture which the coronet management have…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-29 - 1921-12-30
Summary:

The screen's brightest star in her biggest picture, Nazimova in 'The Brat.' Keep Saturday free for it! December 30 Remarks: The film is as human as 'The Kid,' as dramatic and as touching as 'Revelation,' as splendidly produced as 'Eye for Eye.' An…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-30
Summary:

Nazimova, the famous Russian film star who will be seen in 'The Brat' at the Coronet in the New Year, has gone far since she made her debut in a little obscure village on the shores of the Black Sea. A notable supporting feature in the Coronet's New Year programme will be the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-31 - 1921-01-03
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15, Nazimova in 'The Brat.' Kowloon Theatre: Sunday at 6 & 9.15, Constance Binney in '39 East,' Snub Comedy and British Gazette.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-31
Summary:

Aptly is Nazimova, the Russian star who takes the chief part in 'The Brat,' the wonderful picture which the Coronet management are screening tonight and during the New Year holidays. It is clearly the same Nazimova that lifted 'Revelation' and 'The Red Lantern'…

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-04 - 1922-01-04
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, last performances of 'The Brat.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 & 9.15, Constance Binney in '39 East.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-12 - 1922-01-12
Summary:

The management of The Coronet regret that they are unable to respond to the many requests received and show again 'The Brat' as this film is required elsewhere and will not return here again until next July! The reason that 'The Kid' is having its second run so soon is that…

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

The Coronet: 'Male & Female.' Kowloon Theatre: For one night only at 5.45 and 9.15, Sylvia Breamer in 'Dawn.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-14 - 1923-08-14
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, for one night only, Nazimova in 'The Brat.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-14
Summary:

Screening of the Arctic film 'Nanook of the North,' booked by the Coronet, had to be postponed. The picture is expected to return by Saturday. In the meantime, today the theatre will be screening 'The Brat,' tomorrow 'In Search of a Sinner' featuring Constance…