A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-11-09 - 1920-11-13
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, First National Production, 'Back to God's Country.' November 9 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'Back to God's Country,' adapted from 'Wapi, the Walrus' by James Oliver Curwood. Plot and illustration included. November 13…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-13 - 1920-11-13
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., positively last performances of the enormously successful play, 'Back to God's Country.' Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15 p.m., incomparable Nazimova, the star of a thousand moods in her supreme triumph, 'Eye for Eye.' Illustration and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-13
Summary:

The special production will be revealed at the Coronet on Sunday next. Mme. Nazimova is seen as the star in this production, 'Eye for Eye,' a story based on Henry Kistemaeker's drama. The cast included Charles Bryant, Donald Gallagher, Sally Crute and E. L. Fernandez.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-11-13
Summary:

Today the Coronet announces the last day screening of 'Back to God's Country' and tomorrow, the film 'Eye for Eye' featuring Nazimova begins its run.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-15 - 1920-11-18
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Nazimova in 'Eye for Eye.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Mystery of 13,' episodes 1 and 2.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-15 - 1920-11-15
Summary:

Tonight till Thursday, Nazimova Productions, Richard A. Rowland and Maxwell Karger present the great Nazimova in the triumph of her career, 'Eye for Eye,' from Henry Kistemaekers' drama, Metro Pictures Corporation. Picture included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-11-15 - 1920-11-18
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Nazimova in 'Eye for Eye.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Mystery of 13' episodes 1 and 2.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-11-16
Summary:

The appearance of 'Nazimova' in 'An Eye For An Eye' at the Coronet Theatre is being enjoyed by full houses.

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Headline: Eye for Eye'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-17
Summary:

In this Nazimova Production, which is drawing crowded houses to the Coronet, we have seven reels of the most absorbing and deeply interesting drama that it has been our good fortune to see for some time.

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-29
Summary:

Recently the Coronet New Year attraction includes 'The Kid' and 'The Brat.' Charlie Chaplin will be seen in the former one, while Nazimova in the latter. In addition, Nazimova has played in productions like 'Toys of Fate,' 'Eye for Eye,' and 'The Red…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-29 - 1921-12-31
Summary:

As human as 'The Kid'; as dramatic and as touching as 'Revelation'; as splendidly produced as 'Eye for Eye'; you will enjoy every moment of 'The Brat' in which Nazimova, the star of a thousand moods, touches every chord that the human heart can respond to…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-12 - 1922-12-12
Summary:

Commencing Wednesday, 13th instant, Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck.' Also 'The Leather Pushers,' Universal-Jewel-Collier's series by H. C. Witwer, featuring Reginald Denny. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-13 - 1922-12-16
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, 14th to 16th Dec., at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck,' in 5 parts. Also, Round one of 'The Leather Pusher.' December 13 Remarks: At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., William Russell in 'Challenge of the Law,' 5 parts. December 14-16…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-13
Summary:

Seven Years Bad Luck,' a Robertson-Cole production featuring Max Linder, will be shown at the World Theatre from today till Saturday. Another special feature in the programme at the World Theatre is 'The Leather Pushers' written by H. C. Witwer. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-13 - 1922-12-14
Summary:

From tonight till Saturday night, Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck.' Also 'The Leather Pusher' [sic], featuring Reginald Denny and directed by Harry Pollard. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-13 - 1922-12-13
Summary:

Wednesday to Saturday 13th to 16th December. 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck' in 5 parts. Also round one 'The Leather Pusher [sic].' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., William Russell in 'Challenge of the Law.' Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-14 - 1922-12-16
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, 14th to 16th December, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck' in 5 parts. Also round one, 'The Leather Pushers.' Prices of admission. 9.15 p.m. show $1.20 and 80 cents; 5.15 p.m. matinee, 70 cents and 50 cents. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Ruth…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-14
Summary:

Frank Mayo, and his supporting players were in the screen drama entitled 'Dr. Jim' which will be shown at the World Theatre this weekend. The film directed by William Worthington, written by Eugene B. Lewis based on the original story of Stuart Paton. Other than this, the programme…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-15
Summary:

A Universal special 'Dr. Jim,' in which Frank Mayo and Herbert Heyes take the leading roles, will be shown at the World Theatre from this evening to Saturday next. The supporting members of the cast include Claire Windsor. Screen Magazine will give some very interesting scenes and…