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: 1916-03-04 - 1916-03-06
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Nigger' (5 parts), presented by William Farnum

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-14
Summary:

The Melbourne Company will stage a miniature musical comedy called 'Suzanne,' members included Tosti, Stephen Adams, Edwin Green, Arthur Sullivan, Tschaikowsky, Sidney Jones, Lionel Monckton, Wagner and Miss Ada Edney with Mr Tom Melbourne.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-28
Summary:

The management of the Bijou Theatre is to be congratulated in presenting before its patrons that extremely funny farce 'Are You a Mason?,' which has been filmed by the Famous Players Company, and for the presentations, which take place tonight and tomorrow, there should be very large…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-09
Summary:

Mr D. Rodrigues, manager of the Far Eastern Film Service (Metro Pictures) has opened an office in Hongkong. His first film 'The Great Secret' featuring Frances Bushman, will be shown at the Victoria Theatre next week. Other pictures of the Metro series will be shown. Other pictures of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-23
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre tonight, the Paramount picture 'Gretna Green' will be screened and next Saturday Jesse L. Lasky presents Lou Tellegen, the famous actor in 'The Black Wolf' from the play by Jean Barrymore. Tellegan established himself as a romantic actor when he…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-03 - 1919-09-08
Summary:

Another fine Metro at the Coronet, 'His Father's Son' featuring Lionel Barrymore.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-03 - 1919-09-08
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Metro presents Lionel Barrymore in 'His Father's Son.' Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-09-03 - 1919-09-08
Summary:

Metro presents Lionel Barrymore in 'His Father's Son.' Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-09-03 - 1919-09-06
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Metro presents Lionel Barrymore in 'His Father's Son.' Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-06
Summary:

Tonight marks the last performance of a very enjoyable film at the Coronet, 'His Father's Son.' This Metro Comedy, which features Lionel Barrymore and fairly sparkles with humourous situations is too good to be missed. Booking is at Robinson.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-25 - 1919-09-26
Summary:

Metro presents Ethel Barrymore in the beautiful 7-part gypsy drama, 'The Call of Her People' at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-09-25 - 1919-09-25
Summary:

Metro presents Ethel Barrymore in the beautiful 7 part Gypsy drama 'The Call of Her People.' Booking at Robinson's. September 27 remarks: Tomorrow, 'New York' and 'Max Wants a Divorce.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-09-25 - 1919-09-26
Summary:

Metro presents Ethel Barrymore in the beautiful 7 part gypsy drama, 'The Call of Her People' at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-27 - 1919-09-27
Summary:

Metro presents Ethel Barrymore in the beautiful 7-part gypsy drama, 'The Call of Her People' at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Tomorrow, Sunday at 5 and 9.15 p.m., 'New York' and 'Max Wants a Divorce.' Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-09-27 - 1919-09-27
Summary:

Metro presents Ethel Barrymore in the beautiful 7 part gypsy drama, 'The Call of Her People' at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Tomorrow, Sunday at 6 and 9.15 p.m., 'New York' and 'Max Wants a Divorce.' Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-22
Summary:

Mr. Lionel Phillips F.R.G.S. writes: Ten years ago, when the first film to travel east of the Suez was shown in Bombay, there were few who prophesied success for the moving picture in the Orient. It was argued that the Eastern mind was too child-like to follow the rapid changes thrown upon the…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-31 - 1919-12-31
Summary:

The Coronet's plans for the new year holidays. A British Enterprise claims Britons support at the greatest British Festival. Harold Lockwood in 'The Haunted Pyjamas'; Dorothy Phillips in 'The Heart of Humanity'; Francis X. Bushman in 'The Adopted Son'; Henry…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-31 - 1919-12-31
Summary:

A British enterprise claims Britons' support at the greatest British festival. Four shows a day on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Thursday, January 1st, at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Harold Lockwood in 'The Haunted Pyjamas,' Dorothy Phillips in 'The Heart of Humanity,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-01 - 1920-01-01
Summary:

A British enterprise claims Britons' support at the greatest British festival. Four shows a day on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Thursday, January 1st, at 2.30 p.m., Harold Lockwood in 'The Haunted Pajamas'; at 5.15 p.m., Dorothy Phillips in 'The Heart of Humanity'; at…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-03 - 1920-01-03
Summary:

Today, Ethel Barrymore in 'The Call of Her People,' Henry Kolker in 'The Warning,' Harry Hollard [sic] in 'Hello, Teacher,' British Gazette No.485 and 'His Father's Son.'