A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Flickers
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-28
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Headline: Cinema Chatter
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-24
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-05
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-16
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-18 - 1924-02-23
Summary:

The Abysmal Brute,' a Universal-Jewel production presented by Carl Laemmle. Film plot included. Watch & wait! February 18 Remarks: The ad didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. February 19-20 Remarks: Beginning Wednesday 20th at the World Theatre, Des…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-19 - 1924-02-21
Summary:

Commencing Wednesday 20th, Carl Laemmle presents Jack London's 'The Abysmal Brute' starring Reginald Denny, with a great supporting cast including Mabel Julienne Scott, Crauford Kent, Hayden Stevenson, Buddy Messinger and David Torrence, a Hobart Henley production, Universal-Jewel…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-20 - 1924-02-23
Summary:

Wed. to Sat., 20th to 23th Feb., Jack London's 'The Abysmal Brute,' in 8 parts with Reginald Deny [sic], supported by Mabel Julienne Scott, Buddy Messinger, Hayden Stevenson, David Torrance and others. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-20 - 1924-02-23
Summary:

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 20th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd February, Jack London's famous dramatic story, 'The Abysmal Brute' in 8 parts with Reginald Denny, supported by Mabel Julienne Scott, Buddy Messinger, Hayden Stevenson, David Torrence and others. Admission: 9.15 p…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-20 - 1924-02-23
Summary:

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Jack London's 'The Abysmal Brute' in 3-parts with Reginald Deny [sic] supported by Mabel Julienne Scott, Buddy Messinger, Hayden Stevenson, David Torrance [sic] and others. Admission: 9.15 p.m., $1.50 and $1.00; 5.15, $1.00 and 70 cents.…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-21 - 1924-03-26
Summary:

Kaai's Royal Hawaiian Troubadors in songs, dances and melody. Popular prices: $3, $2 and $1. Booking at Moutrie's and the Star. March 22 Remarks: Pictures at 5.30 p.m., Reginald Denny in 'The Abysmal Brute.' Today's picture programme at 2.30 only, Herbert Rawlinson in…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-22 - 1924-03-29
Summary:

Kaai's Royal Hawaiian Troubadours for 4 nights only starting Sun. Mar. 23. Booking at Moutrie's and the Star. March 22 Remarks: Matinees only starting Sunday, March 20th, Jack London's 'Abysmal Brute' with Reginald Denny, an Universal picture at usual prices. March 22…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-22 - 1924-03-22
Summary:

4 nights only, starting Sunday, March 23, Kaai's Royal Hawaiian Troubadours. Matinees only, starting Sunday, March 20th, Jack London's 'The Abysmal Brute' featuring Reginald Denny, with Mabel Julienne Scott, Hayden Stevenson and Buddy Messinger. An unusual picture at usual…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-22
Summary:

Hobart Henley followed the printed version of Jack London's story, 'The Abysmal Brute,' which opens at the Star Theatre on Sunday, with Reginald Denny as the star. Film synopsis included. The film will be shown at the matinees, and Kaal's Hawaiians will give their show at 9.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-11
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-22
Summary:

Reginald Denny achieved reputation for fast action from the 'Leather Pushers' series. 'The Abysmal Brute,' the film version of Jack London's novel, again witnessed his burst of speed. In 'The Kentucky Derby' thus adding to his reputation for the symbol of fast…

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Headline: The Queen's
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-08 - 1924-11-14
Summary:

Nov. 11-14, 20% of grosstaking at 9.15 p.m. performance on these four days will be donated by us to Earl Haig's Fund for Ex-service Men showing a Paramount superproduction, 'Bought and Paid For' with Agnes Hyres & Jack Holt. November 14 Remarks: Tomorrow at all shows, Jackie…

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Headline: The Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-08 - 1924-11-14
Summary:

November 11, 12, 13 and 14, 20% of gross taking at 9.15 p.m. performance on these four days will be donated by us to Earl Haig's fund for ex-servicemen, showing a Paramount super-production, 'Bought and Paid For' with Agnes Ayres and Jack Holt. Come and enjoy a good picture and…

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Headline: The Queen's
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-08 - 1924-11-14
Summary:

November 11, 12, 13 and 14 at 9.15 p.m., performance on these four days will be donated by us to Earl Haig's fund for 'ex-servicemen' showing a Paramount super-production, 'Bought and Paid For' with Agnes Ayres and Jack Holt. Come and enjoy a good picture and help to…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-10
Summary:

George Broadhurst's 'Bought and Paid For,' now has the William de Mille screen version of it, which comes to the Queen's Theatre today. Paramount stars Agnes Ayres and Jack Holt are the lead, with supporting included Walter Hiers, Leah [sic] Wyant and George Kuwa. The…

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Headline: The Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-11 - 1924-11-12
Summary:

Showing now November 11th to 14th at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Bought and Paid For,' a William DeMille production, with Agnes Ayres and Jack Holt, presented by Adolph Zukor, a Paramount picture. Be patriotic! Patronise our show as 20% of takings of 9.15 p.m. performances is…