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…

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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…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-14 - 1925-01-19
Summary:

To err is human, to forgive, divine. See 'Cytherea.' January 19 remarks: 'Cytherea,' a First National 1924 attraction with Lewis Stone, Alma Rubens, Irene Rich and Norman Kerry.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-14 - 1925-01-17
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, January 15 to 17 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National presents Lewis Stone, Alma Rubens, Irene Rich, Constance Bennett and Norman Kerry in 'Cytherea' in 9 reels. Patrons will note that recent First National releases, 1924 and 1925 productions, will be…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-15 - 1925-01-17
Summary:

First National presents Lewis Stone, Alma Rubens, Irene Rich, Constance Bennett and Norman Kerry in the great exotic romance 'Cytherea,' nine big reels with sequences in natural colour. Patrons will note that recent First National releases will be shown exclusively at The Coronet.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-15 - 1925-01-17
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, January 15 to 17 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, First National presents Lewis Stone, Alma Rubens, Irene Rich, Constance Bennett and Norman Kerry in the great exotic romance 'Cytherea,' nine big reels, with sequence in natural colour. Patrons will note that recent…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-16
Summary:

Judging by the reception accorded at the Coronet, Hongkong approves 'Cytherea,' in which an old favourite in Dewis [sic] S. Stone plays a prominent part, ably assisted by Irene Rich and Alma Rubens. Romance and adventure are delightfully interwoven in the story, whilst the acting is…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-17
Summary:

Today at the Coronet – 'Cytherea,' the Goddess of Love and the idol of pictures, Lewis S. Stone, take a great part as Lee Randon. The picture also starred Irene Rich and Norman Kerry. Film plot included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-19 - 1925-01-19
Summary:

Today only at 5.30 and 9.15, 'Cytherea,' a First National 1924 attraction with Lewis Stone, Alma Rubens, Irene Rich and Norman Kerry. Usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-19
Summary:

Cytherea,' a First National picture, produced George Fitzmaurice for Samuel Goldwyn, which concluded a most successful run today at the Star Theatre with the cast includes Lewis S. Stone, Alma Rubens, Norman Kerry, Irene Rich, Constance Bennett, Betty Bouton and Charles Wellesley. Joseph…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-19 - 1925-01-19
Summary:

Today only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'Cytherea,' a First National 1924 attraction with Lewis Stone, Alma Rubens, Irene Rich and Norman Kerry. Usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-20
Summary:

Cytherea' makes its appearance at the Star Theatre, Kowloon again today. It has pleased hundreds nightly for the past week, first at the Coronet and then at the Star, and the latter theatre should be crowded at both sessions today. The picture certainly adds to the laurels of its famous…