A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-14
Summary:

Bryant Washburn, who made such a big hit in screen comedies like 'Skinner's Dress Suit,' 'Skinner's Baby' and 'Kidder and Ko,' now he's coming back again in a new Pathe play called 'The Ghost of the Rancho.' This film will be screened at the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-22
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre rented the building to St. George's Society, there will be no show of pictures tomorrow. That fine film 'Kidder and Ko' will be screened at the Thursday matinee.

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

The management of the Victoria Theatre announces that there will be no show tonight as the theatre has been lent to the St. George's Society. The Film 'Kidder Ko' will be shown at tomorrow's matinee.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-24
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre: The Victoria Theatre was hired for the afternoon and evening by the Society, who entertained there a large number of men from the services. The programme was partly concert and partly pictures. An American Gazette, the amusing 'Kidder and Ko' and 'Two…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-24
Summary:

Owing to the Victoria Theatre having been rented to the St. George's Society, the management of the theatre has decided to screen 'Kidder and Ko' at the matinee tomorrow. Film plot included.

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-12
Summary:

Kidder and Co.' [sic] is to be screened. The film is produced by the Diando Film Corporation, featuring Bryant Washburn. Harold Lloyd is appearing in 'Pinched.' A Pathe coloured film entitled 'A Japanese Temple' will prove delightfully picturesque and instructive…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-06
Summary:

Notwithstanding counter attractions, the attendance at the Hongkong theatre has been very large during the week, and as the 'Seven Deadly Sins' series is coming soon to an end, and a new production from William Fox is being now announced, it is expected that the patronage will be…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-08
Summary:

The development and growth of the film industry and its place in modern life were discussed by Mr. Wilmer with a reporter of the Telegraph yesterday. Mr. Wilmer is well-known as a leading figure in the cinema trade, being a partner in the firm of Wilmer and Vincent of New York, an enterprising…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-04
Summary:

New Scala Theatre screened a 'super' production film entitled 'Passion.' This will be the first screening of a German film in London since the outbreak of the war in November. The film was screened in Germany under the name of 'Madame du Barry' [sic] featuring Mlle…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-11
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-19
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-21
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'Passion' this evening. The story revolves around the life of Madame du Barry, the celebrated favourite of Louis XV. The film boasts its wonderful acting, scenic grandeur and the majestic beauty. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-21
Summary:

Visiting the Coronet Theatre during the next few days, you can see the history of Madame du Barry presented with the greatest colour and realism, for this evening there comes to this popular cinema-house Pola Negri's great picture, 'Passion.' Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-22
Summary:

Passion' is now showing at the Coronet Theatre. Pola Negri as the leading role with brilliant acting. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-22
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is currently screening a screen classic 'Passion.' The story revolves around the life of Madame du Barry.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-22
Summary:

The public has been so much misled in the past by the description, 'historical film,' when romance should have been indicated that possibly some people here will recoil from 'Passion' when they are told that Pola Negri film is largely the story of Madame du Barry, one of the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-23
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is currently screening the great historical film 'Passion.' Appropriate music by the Coronet Orchestra has been provided.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-23
Summary:

Costume plays are usually dull enough affairs, with little life or movement. That they can be infused with life and colour is proved by the notable historical film now showing at the Coronet Theatre, 'Passion,' which not only presents some beautiful costumes but also unfolds a dramatic…