A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-25
Summary:

You should see 'Mickey.' A dainty, sweet 'Mickey.' You can meet her at the 'Little House' that screens the big pictures.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-09-15 - 1920-09-18
Summary:

Select Pictures presents Michell Lewis 'Jacques of the Silver North' 6 parts. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Lure of Heart's Desire.' Last performance of 'A Romany Lass.' September 18 remarks: Snub comedy and 'Round the Town' [sic]. Also Blanche Sweet in '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-15 - 1920-09-18
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Select Pictures presents Mitchell Lewis in 'Jacques of the Silver North' in 6 parts. Picture included. September 15 Remarks: At 9.15 p.m., last performance of 'A Romany Lass.' September 18 Remarks: Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Blanche…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-09-17
Summary:

Fighting Cressy,' which comes to the Coronet on Sunday night for a run of four days, is a picturisation of Bret Harte's famous story 'Cressy.' Blanche Sweet, whom Hong Kong cinema-goers will remember as the heroine of 'The Escape' is starred in the title role of a…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-17
Summary:

Fighting Cressy,' which comes to the Coronet on Sunday night for a run of four days, is a picturisation of Bret Harte's famous story 'Cressy.' Blanche Sweet, whom Hongkong kinema-goers will remember as the heroine of 'The Escape,' is in the title role of a spirited…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-18 - 1920-09-18
Summary:

Blanche Sweet in 'Fighting Cressy' by Bret Harte, presented by Pathe Distribution. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-09-20 - 1920-09-22
Summary:

Tonight, Blanche Sweet in Bret Harte's famous story 'Fighting Cressy.' Also 'Around the Town' and Christy [sic] Comedy.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-20 - 1920-09-20
Summary:

Showing tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Blanche Sweet in 'Fighting Cressy' by Bret Harte. It is presented by Pathe as an extra selected star photoplay. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-20 - 1920-09-21
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Branche [sic] Sweet in Bret Harte's famous story, 'Fighting Cressy.' Also 'Around the Town' and Christie Comedy. September 21 Remarks: The string band of the Empress of Asia will play at 9.15 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-20
Summary:

Fighting Cressy,' in which Jesse D. Hampton and Pathe present Blanche Sweet at the Coronet Theatre for three more days, is adapted from Bret Harte's Story, 'Cressy.'A splendid cast, including Russell Simpson, Edward Peil, Walter Perry, Frank Lanning, Pell Trenton, Antrim…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-20 - 1920-09-22
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Blanche Sweet in Bret Harte's 'Fighting Cressy.' Also showing 'Around the Town' and Christy [sic] Comedy. The String Band of the Empress of Asia will play at 9.15 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-09-21
Summary:

Yesterday's shows at the Coronet were attended by good audiences who were most appreciative of an excellent programme that was presented. The topical film 'Around the Town,' a fine Christy comedy and the tit-bit 'Fighting Cressy' were screened. Blanche Sweet, who has the…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-10-29 - 1920-10-30
Summary:

Another super programme, Blanche Sweet in 'The Deadlier Sex.' 'Bound and Gagged' episodes 7 and 8.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-29 - 1920-11-01
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, another super-programme, Blanche Sweet in 'The Deadlier Sex.' At 7.15 p.m., 'Bound and Gagged' episodes 7 and 8.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-29 - 1920-10-29
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, the third picture of the Coronet super season, Blanche Sweet in 'The Deadlier Sex' by Bayard Veiller. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-10-29
Summary:

Blanche Sweet appears at the Coronet Theatre today and for four days in her newest Jesse D. Hampton-Pathe feature, 'The Deadlier Sex.' Miss Sweet is given excellent support by Mahlon Hamilton as the man who wanted nothing that money could buy; Winter Hall her father; Russell Simpson as…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-29
Summary:

Blanche Sweet's new photoplay, 'The Deadlier Sex,' showing for four days commencing today, at the Coronet Theatre. Bayard Veiller is the author of this Jesse D. Hampton-Pathe film. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-10-29 - 1920-11-01
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, another super-programme, Blanche Sweet in 'The Deadlier Sex.' At 7.15 p.m., 'Bound and Gagged' episodes 7 and 8. October 29 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'The Deadlier Sex,' featuring Blanche Sweet and Mahlon Hamilton.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-31 - 1921-04-01
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, a man-maid romance, Blanche Sweet in 'Help Wanted - Male.' Showing also ‘Snub' Pollard in 'Rock-a-Bye Baby.' Also Bray Cartoon, Goldwyn Lampoon and British Gazette. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-31
Summary:

Help Wanted: Male,' is a picturization of Edwina Levin's story, 'Leona Goes A Hunting.' Blanche Sweet and Henry King are being featured in the film. Other items in the programme designed by the Coronet Theatre, include the 'Snub' comedy, a Bray cartoon, and an…