A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-02 - 1918-02-05
Summary:

Tonight, showing: 5th and 6th episodes, 'Gloria's Romance' and Keystone comics. Wednesday, 6th February, see: another Universal feature in 7 parts, 'Little Brother of the Rich.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-06 - 1918-02-06
Summary:

6th, 7th and 8th February, screening 'Little Brother of the Rich,' a dramatic masterpiece complete in seven parts. Also interesting comics. Saturday, 9th February, see 7th and 8th episodes of 'Gloria's Romance.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-07 - 1918-02-08
Summary:

Tonight, screening: 'Little Brother of the Rich,' a dramatic masterpiece, complete in 7 parts. Also interesting comics. Saturday, 9th February, see: 7th and 8th episodes, 'Gloria's Romance.'

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Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-11 - 1918-09-12
Summary:

11th and 12th September, 9.15 performance, showing 'Little Brother of the Rich' in 7 parts, and comics. Full orchestra in attendance. Dress circle, 50 cents; first-class, 30 cents; second-class, 20 cents.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-20 - 1919-03-22
Summary:

Creighton Hale and Gladys Hulette in 'Annexing Bill.' Payment in full, see Stub and Buras in the screaming comedy. 'A Little Brother of the Rich' featuring Hobart Bosworth with Jane Novak and Hobart Henley. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-20 - 1919-03-22
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Creighton Hale and Gladys Hulette in 'Annexing Bill.' 'Payment in Full,' see Stub [sic] and Burns in this screaming comedy. Sunday matinee, 23rd March at 6 p.m., 'A Little Brother of the Rich' featuring Hobart Bosworth with Jane Novak and…

7
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-20 - 1919-03-22
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Creighton Hale and Gladys Hulette in 'Annexing Bill.' Here is a fine example of what a light romantic comedy should be. A spirited romance and an elemental plot closely knit and splendidly arranged so that the tense interest is sustained right up to the last minute.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-05
Summary:

Wild Cat of Paris' a 6-parts melodrama will be screened at the Hongkong Theatre tomorrow. The film starred Priscilla Dean. A special 6-part picture 'A Little Brother of the Rich' will also be shown. Gazette news will also be screened.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-06
Summary:

The censor has passed one of the most melodramatic films in 'The Wild Cat [sic] of Paris' which is being shown at the Hongkong Theatre over the weekend. It is a play in six parts in which the world-famous star Priscilla Dean takes the leading role in a strong cast. Another attraction…

10
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-28 - 1925-03-07
Summary:

Warner Brothers present 'Beau Brummel' with John Barrymore supported by Mary Astor, Willard Louis, Irene Rich, Alec B. Francis and Carmel Myers. March 7 remarks: 'Love and Glory.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-28 - 1925-02-28
Summary:

Warner Brothers present 'Beau Brummel' with John Barrymore, supported by Mary Astor, Willard Louis, Irene Rich, Alec B. Francis and Carmel Myers. The third of 1924's big ten to be shown at the Coronet.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-02 - 1925-03-02
Summary:

Warner Bros. presentation, John Barrymore in 'Beau Brummel,' with a supporting cast consisting of Mary Astor, Willard Louis, Irene Rich, Alec B. Francis, Carmel Myers, William Humphreys and others.

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-03
Summary:

John Barrymore plays the title role in 'Beau Brummel,' the screen adaptation of the Clyde Fitch play, which starts a five days' run today at the Coronet Theatre. It is a Warner Brothers' Classic of the Screen with an unusual supporting cast, consisting of Mary Astor, Willard…

14
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-04 - 1925-03-06
Summary:

Warner Bros. present John Barrymore in 'Beau Brummel' with Mary Astor, Carmel Myers, Irene Rich, Willard Louis, Alec Francis and Richard Tucker. Directed by Harry Beaumont, special arrangements with Mrs. Richard Mansfield, based upon the play by Clyde Fitch.

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-04 - 1925-03-07
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.10, 7.15 and 9.20 at usual prices, Warner Bros. present John Barrymore in 'Beau Brummel,' arrangement with Mrs. Richard Mansfield, based on the play by Clyde Fitch, with Mary Astor, Carmel Myers, Irene Rich, Willard Louis, Alec Francis and Richard Tucker, directed by…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-04
Summary:

In 'Beau Brummel,' whose engagement began yesterday at the Coronet Theatre, England of the period lives vividly. Dorothy Farnum, the adapter, did a good piece of work in this picture. But then – so did everybody, including Mary Astor, Carmel Myers, Irene Rich, Alec B. Francis, Willard…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-06 - 1925-03-06
Summary:

John Barrymore in 'Beau Brummel,' with Mary Astor, Willard Louis, Irene Rich, Alec B. Francis, Carmel Myers, William Humphreys, Richard Tucker, Andre de Beranger, Claire de Lorez, Michael Dark, Templar Saxe and others. 2.30, 80 cents and 40 cents; 5.10, $1.00 and 50 cents; 7.15, 80…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-06
Summary:

John Barrymore, paragon of actors, graces the screen this week at the Coronet Theatre in the starring role of 'Beau Brummel.' Film synopsis included. The supporting cast consists of Mary Astor, Willard Louis, Irene Rich, Alec B. Francis, Carmel Meyers [sic], William Humphreys, Richard…