A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-08-26 - 1920-08-28
Summary:

Tonight till Sunday, Sylvia Breamer in 'Respectable by Proxy.' 'Red Hot Hottentotts.' Pathe news.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-26 - 1920-08-28
Summary:

Tonight till Sunday, Sylvia Breamer in 'Respectable by Proxy,' 'Red Hot Hottentotts' and Pathe News.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-26 - 1920-08-26
Summary:

Tonight till Sunday, a Blackton Production, 'Respectable by Proxy,' with Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon, original, novel, spicy entertainment. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-26
Summary:

You would hardly expect any man to need an introduction to his widow; in fact, you wouldn't expect a man to be able to meet his widow, but both of these happen in 'Respectable By Proxy,' the romantic comedy that J. Stuart Blackton has concocted with a generous dash of spice,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-08-26 - 1920-08-28
Summary:

Tonight till Sunday, Sylvia Breamer in 'Respectable by Proxy.' Also 'Red Hot Hottentotts' and Pathe News.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-08-27
Summary:

The good judgment of the management has secured for the patrons of the Coronet Theatre a fine treat in the display of film masterpiece. 'Respectable by Proxy,' the title itself suggests something unusual. This fine production, in which charming Sylvia Breamer makes her initial show to…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-30 - 1920-08-30
Summary:

Tonight till Thursday, a Blackton Production, 'Respectable by Proxy,' with Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon. Also Dolores Cassinelli in 'Tarnished Reputations,' ‘Snub' Comedy, Pathe news and Britain's best Topical, 'Around the Town.' Illustration included…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-01-25 - 1921-01-26
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m.: Sylvia Breamer in 'Respectable by Proxy,' 'Snub' Comedy and Pathe Gazette.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-01-25 - 1921-01-26
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Sylvia Breamer in 'Respectable by Proxy.' Also ‘Snub' Comedy and Pathe Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-01-25
Summary:

The feature offering at the Coronet Theatre beginning today is Sylvia Breamer in 'Respectable by Proxy.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-01-25 - 1921-01-26
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Sylvia Breamer in 'Respectable by Proxy,' Snub comedy, and Pathe Gazette.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-01-26 - 1921-01-26
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Sylvia Breamer in 'Respectable by Proxy.' Also ‘Snub' Pollard and Sunshine Sammy in 'Live and Learn' and British Gazette.

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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…