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: 1924-03-12
Summary:

Pola Negri dominates 'Gypsy Blood,' with her superb acting in Carmen, which is now showing in Coronet.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-29 - 1917-03-29
Summary:

Coming screening of Charlie Chaplin in 'Carmen', Pathe's British and American Gazettes and others

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-30 - 1917-03-30
Summary:

Screening of Charlie Chaplin in 'Carmen', Pathe's British and American Gazettes and others for 3 nights only

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-31 - 1917-03-31
Summary:

Screening of Charlie Chaplin in 'Carmen', Pathe's British and American Gazettes and others for 2 nights only

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-09
Summary:

Jewel Carmen is drawing good crowds to the Queen's Theatre because of her acting in 'Nobody,' which Roland West produced for Associated First National Pictures, Inc. The engagement opened Tuesday and will extend to Friday. Miss Carmen's portrayal of the role of a young bride…

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-27
Summary:

The Howitt, Phillips' Repertory Company will give two farewell performances at the Victoria Theatre. Popular pictures and comedy will be played. Booking at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-30
8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-15
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin's burlesque of 'Carmen,' will be the main attraction at the Coronet Theatre until Thursday.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-12
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre is going to screen a 6 part Realart picture 'All Souls' Eve.' The photoplay is based on an Irish legend and adapted from the stage success by Anne Crawford Flexner. Mary Miles Minter, Jack Holt and Carmen Phillips play the leading roles. Film synopsis included. In…

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-05 - 1921-10-05
Summary:

There being no show at Kowloon tonight, the Kowloon Orchestra will augment that of the Little House, where a Special Comedy Program will be presented including Charlie Chaplin in 'Carmen.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-22 - 1917-03-22
Summary:

On Mar 23, Charlie Chaplin as 'Carmen' in 4 parts; also various comics.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-13
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen the film version of Prosper Merimee's novel entitled 'Gypsy Blood,' [sic] for the last time this evening. The film features Pola Negri as Carmen and claims of appropriate music from the opera.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-09
Summary:

Jewel Carmen is drawing crowds to the Queen's Theatre because of her remarkable acting in 'Nobody'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-11-16
Summary:

The Italian Opera Company gave their last performance at the Star Theatre on Saturday night when they delighted a splendid audience with the ever-popular 'Carmen.' The Company has gone to Macao for a short season. The Company intends to give three more shows in the Theatre Royal.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-02
Summary:

There was a packed house at the Victoria Theatre last night, when the Howitt Phillips Company concluded its brief season here with the farcical comedy. 'What the Butler Saw.' The principal parts were in the hands of Mr. Wheeler Dryden, Mr. Charles Howitt and Miss Gertrude Godart, all…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-11 - 1921-08-11
Summary:

Dorothy Phillips in 'The Right to Happiness.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-05 - 1921-10-05
Summary:

There being no show at Kowloon tonight, the Kowloon orchestra will augment that of the little house, where a special comedy programme will be presented including Charlie Chaplin in 'Carmen.' This programme is for one night only as the Kowloon musicians return to their own theatre on…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-12
Summary:

Bizet's 'Carmen,' that favourite of Opera lovers, was presented by the Royal Italian Opera Company last evening. The libretto is based on the famous story by Prosper Merimee and was first produced at the Opera Comique, Paris, March 8th, 1875. Mlle Serni was a magnificently proud…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-07
Summary:

Jewel Carmen plays the part of young bride in the film 'Nobody,' which is showing in Queen's Theatre. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-01 - 1922-03-03
Summary:

Dorothy Phillips in 'The Right to Happiness,' in 8 parts.