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: 1912-11-28
Summary:

There was a capital house at the Victoria Theatre last night, when the Raymond Teal Musical Comedy Company opened their season. There are performances from Miss Corinne Carkeek, Mr. E. Z. Gabble and Mr. Fritz Fields. The company will continue till the close of the first week in December.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-10-07
Summary:

The article mentioned the strong growth of the cinema business in Great Britain and America. These important and interesting facts of the wonderful growth of cinema are given by Mr. Valentia Steer in his book, The Romance of the Cinema. Mr. Steer also mentioned the cinematograph has caught the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-09
Summary:

Six years ago the total number of employees in cinematograph theatres in Great Britain was about 500. They now exceed 125,000. Their weekly wage-bill probably runs into £250,000 or more. The number of people visiting the cinemas per week must be well over eight million. These and many other…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-06
Summary:

The management of the Coronet Theatre believes in moving with the times. Its latest demonstration of the enterprise is the completion of arrangements whereby lighting current is able to run a five-part film without any interruption in its continuity, while it will now also possible to run a five…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-17 - 1919-03-19
Summary:

March 17th, 18th and 19th at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., D. W. Griffith's big 7-part production, 'The Escape,' 'Charlie in the Police' and 'Col. Heeza Liar Gets Married.' Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-17 - 1919-03-17
Summary:

The picture drama replete with the fascinating realism and thrill so long absent from filmdom. D. W. Griffith's greatest all-star feature film, 'The Escape,' founded on Paul Armstrong's play of that name. Pictures included.

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Headline: Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-17 - 1919-03-19
Summary:

D. W. Griffith's big 7-part production 'The Escape.' Also 'Charlie in the Police' and 'Col. Heeza Liar Gets Married.' Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-17 - 1919-03-17
Summary:

You will recognise the truth the lessons conveyed in W. D. [sic] Griffith's big photoplay 'The Escape.' A photo of the film included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-17
Summary:

There is a big attraction offering at the Coronet Theatre tonight when 'The Escape' will be screened for the first time in Hong Kong. This is one of D. W. Griffith's famous pictures. It is a story which will make people think and as usual, it is magnificently staged. Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-17
Summary:

D. W. Griffith, who is responsible for tonight's fine picture at the Coronet, 'The Escape.' Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-17 - 1919-03-19
Summary:

March 17, 18 and 19, 1919, at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., D. W. Griffith's big 7-part production 'The Escape.' Also showing 'Charlie in the Police' and 'Col. Heeza Liar Gets Married.' Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-10
Summary:

Sold for Marriage' at the Coronet tonight. It's a D. W. Griffith picture, with fine acting of Lilian Gish. In addition there is a fine British Gazette and a Triangle comedy, 'Dirty Work in a Laundry.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-02 - 1919-07-04
Summary:

Have you heard of the 'Big Four' in the moving picture world? They are Mary Pickford, Charlie Chaplin, Douglas Fairbanks and D. W. Griffith. The last two are concerned in the making of 'The Lamb,' a rattling good picture that is showing tonight at the Coronet.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-02 - 1919-07-04
Summary:

July 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th, D. W. Griffith presents Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Lamb.' Popular prices. Booking at Robinson's. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-02 - 1919-07-02
Summary:

In proof of which, see tonight's programme, when D. W. Griffith presents Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Lamb' followed by the fine Triangle comedy, 'The Feathered Nest.' And don't forget that the Coronet is cool and comfortable.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-02 - 1919-07-05
Summary:

D. W. Griffith presents Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Lamb' followed by the fine Triangle Comedy 'The Feathered Nest' and don't forget the Coronet is cool and comfortable. July 2 remarks: Booking at Robinson's. July 5 remarks: 'The Romance of Tarzan.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-03 - 1919-07-05
Summary:

Tonight, D. W. Griffith presents Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Lamb.' Popular prices. Booking at Robinson's. July 7 Remarks: Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Sunday, July 6, at 9.15 p.m., 'The Romance of Tarzan.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-30 - 1919-07-31
Summary:

F. Marshall Sanderson will present on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. D. W. Griffith's colossal spectacle 'Intolerance'. The picture that has all the stars: Lillian Gish, Constance Talmadge, Bessie Love, Miriam Cooper and Elmo Lincoln (Tarzan). Sir Herbert Tree - Douglas Fairbanks -…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-30
Summary:

See D. W. Griffith's 'Intolerance' when it opens at the Coronet Theatre on Friday evening next, if you would be amazed and thrilled and fascinated by what has been called the most novel, stupendous and magnificent stage work the world has ever known. One performance will be given…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-30 - 1919-08-04
Summary:

By special arrangement with the Coronet, F. Marshall Sanderson will present on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 1, 2 and 3, at 9.15 p.m. only, D. W. Griffith's colossal spectacle 'Intolerance,' the picture that has all the stars: Lillian Gish, Constance Talmadge, Bessie Love,…