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: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-14 - 1923-07-14
Summary:

Pathe's latest wonderful creation, 'Pathe-Baby,' the Cinema at Home. Complete Pathe-Baby outfit ready to work on 110 Volts current $60; Resistance for use with 200 Volts current $5; Pathe-Baby films each reel $1.5. April 14 - May 14 Remarks: Call for a demonstration at Pathe…

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Headline: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-08 - 1923-08-22
Summary:

Pathe-Baby will amuse and instruct your children, entertain yourself and your friends. $60.00. Non-inflammable films $1.50. More than 400 subjects with Harold Lloyd, Charlie Chaplin and ‘Snub' Pollard. Also scientific, scenic and topical films. Demonstration and sale: Hongkong Hotel…

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Headline: Pathe
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-27 - 1923-08-27
Summary:

Think what your home will be like when Pathe-Baby takes its place there with its boundless educational possibilities as well as its power of entertainment: your children will be captivated by the living lessons of the screen which will make them realize what they are taught at school: Niagara…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-12 - 1923-11-28
Summary:

It has been built like a precise machine, and no pain, trouble, or time have been spared to present you a perfect machine working with mathematical regularity and projecting a clear and sharp picture for the enjoyment of yourself and your family. Pathe-Baby, films will not burn, on sale at A.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-13 - 1923-09-24
Summary:

Pathe-Baby will occupy but a few square inches of space on your table. It will be an event in the life of your children which in importance will make the price seem trifling. Price: $60.00. Complete with aluminium coated screen. Additional resistance. For 200/220 colts $7.00. Films $1.50 per…

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Headline: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-14 - 1924-01-16
Summary:

Even if you try to light a Pathe-Baby film with a match, it will not burn, but only melts, thus showing its absolute safety. Call and ask us to demonstrate or let us send you a piece of the film and try it yourself. Pathe-Orient, 12, Queen's Road, Central, Hongkong.

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Headline: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-15 - 1923-09-15
Summary:

Compactness, precision, mechanical perfection, efficient optical system, simplicity of operation, automatic rewinding, no threading of films. Pathe-Baby films will not burn. Pathe-Baby complete $60.00. Additional resistance for 200/220 c. $7.00. Pathe-Baby films $1.50 each. On sale: A. Tack…

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Headline: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-17 - 1923-10-01
Summary:

Even if you do not want a Pathe-Baby, your boy wants it because he thirsts for knowledge and Pathe-Baby will give him much through its instructive and scientific films. On sale: A. Tack's, Hongkong Hotel Electric Department, Sincere's, etc. Demonstrations gladly given. Write today for…