A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-08-26 - 1920-08-28
Summary:

Tonight till Sunday, Sylvia Breamer in 'Respectable by Proxy.' 'Red Hot Hottentotts.' Pathe news.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-08-27
Summary:

The good judgment of the management has secured for the patrons of the Coronet Theatre a fine treat in the display of film masterpiece. 'Respectable by Proxy,' the title itself suggests something unusual. This fine production, in which charming Sylvia Breamer makes her initial show to…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-01-25 - 1921-01-26
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m.: Sylvia Breamer in 'Respectable by Proxy,' 'Snub' Comedy and Pathe Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-02-19 - 1921-02-22
Summary:

J. Stuart Blackton presents Sylvia Breamer in 'The Blood Barrier,' a thrilling drama in which love of woman and love of country figure in a swift actioned play that strikes the deep feelings, in 6 parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-09 - 1921-04-12
Summary:

J. Stuart Blackton presents Sylvia Breamer in 'Dawn,' in 6 parts. Also, Harold Lloyd in 'Ring Up the Curtain.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-09
Summary:

Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon appear at the Hongkong Theatre today and Monday in their second Blackton production for distribution by Pathe. It is 'Dawn,' a photo-dramatisation of the novel of the same name by Eleanor H. Porter, author of 'Pollyanna,' 'The Road to…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-12 - 1921-09-13
Summary:

Sylvia Breamer in 'My Husband's Other Wife.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-11 - 1922-02-11
Summary:

The Coronet: William Desmond Taylor presents 'The Soul of Youth' in 7 parts, Rolin Comedy and Pathe Gazette. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 & 9.15, Sylvia Breamer & Robert Gordon in 'The Blood Barrier.' Tomorrow, Sunday, 'The Girl in the Web.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-11
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre is going to screen three pictures this weekend. First one is, 'The Blood Barrier,' a Blackton production featuring Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon. The second one is, 'The Girl in the Web' a Pathe feature film starring Blanche Sweet in the leading role. The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-15 - 1922-02-15
Summary:

The Coronet: 'Male & Female.' Kowloon Theatre: For one night only at 5.45 and 9.15, Sylvia Breamer in 'Dawn.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-15
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre is going to screen 'Dawn,' a J. Stuart Blackton's film version of the novel by Eleanor H. Porter, this evening. Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon head a capable cast.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-20
Summary:

This evening, Star Theatre is going to screen 'A Very Good Young Man,' Bryant Washburn's new Paramount picture. With Helene Chadwick playing the leading role, Helen Jerome Eddy and Anna Q. Nilsson have equally important parts. The cast also includes Wade Boteler, Sylvia Ashton,…

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Headline: Bavu
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-21 - 1924-06-28
Summary:

June 21 & 23 Remarks: Teaser ads for the film 'Brass.' The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. June 24 Remarks: Coming to the World tomorrow. June 26 Remarks: The superb cast includes Wallace Beery, Estelle Taylor, Forrest Stanley, Sylvia…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-25 - 1924-06-28
Summary:

Wed. 25th to Sat. 28th at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., the year's most sensational mystery thriller, Estelle Taylor, Forrest Stanley, Wallace Beery, Sylvia Breamer and Josef Swickward in 'Bavu,' in 8 parts. Also, Captain D'Olsy (French Aviator) in Pekin [sic] & Mukden. Special…

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Headline: Unseen Forces'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-17 - 1924-07-17
Summary:

There's a magic drawing power in 'Unseen Forces' featuring Sylvia Breamer at the Star today till Saturday. This is a First National attraction that has never before been shown in Hongkong. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-18 - 1924-07-18
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 5.15 & 9.15, Rudolph Valentino and Agnes Ayres in 'The Sheik.' Incresed prices $2 & $1. At 2.30 & 7.15, May Allison in 'The Walk-Offs,' at usual prices. The Star: Today at 5.30 & 9.15, Sydney [sic] A. Franklin presents Sylvia Breamer in…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-19
Summary:

Star Theatre will be screening the First National Picture 'Unseen Forces' for the last time today. The film features Sylvia Breamer. Tomorrow and Monday the principal attraction at the Star Theatre will be a Universal-Jewel production called 'Trifling with Honour.'

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-06 - 1924-11-08
Summary:

Thur. to Saturday, Nov. 6th to 8th at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., Dorothy Gish in 'The Ghost in the Garret.' Commencing Sunday, Nov. 9th at 6 & 9.15 p.m., Sylvia Breamer in 'The Face Between,' a Metro classic. Ordinary Prices. Tel. C. 4636. November 7 Remarks: On…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-10 - 1924-11-10
Summary:

Mon. Nov. 10th only at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., farewell performances by Miss Bessie Lester. Also showing Sylvia Breamer in 'The Face Between,' a Metro classic. Price details included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-04 - 1925-04-08
Summary:

Today till Wednesday, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Barefoot Boy' featuring John Bowers, Marjorie Daw, Sylvia Breamer, and a marvellous all star cast. Also Jack Dempsey in 'West of the Water Bucket,' the third of the 'Fight and Win' series. Picture or illustration…