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: 1917-06-25
Summary:

Juvenile crime in Britain and Germany has, according to the home papers, been largely on the increase since the war began. As is generally the case, the thefts were undertaken in order to obtain money for entrance to a cinema show. The authority of parents is seldom regarded so far as cinema…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-13 - 1919-06-13
Summary:

Mickey,' the picture you will never forget.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-20 - 1919-06-20
Summary:

Mabel Normand in 'Mickey.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-21 - 1919-06-21
Summary:

The little house where they show the big pictures. Tonight and tomorrow night are the last two nights of the big 6-part William Fox production, 'Blazing Love,' featuring Virginia Pearson. Also that Mack Sennett's masterpiece, 'Mickey' will be shown on Monday next.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-23 - 1919-06-28
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mack Sennett's masterpiece, 'Mickey' featuring Mabel Normand. Prices for both performances, $1.00 and 60 cents. Booking (for 9.15 p.m.) at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-23 - 1919-06-23
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Mickey' at the Coronet. $1 and 60 cents to both performances. Children half-price to matinees. Booking at Robinson's. Pictures included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-23
Summary:

At the New York private showing of the famous photoplay 'Mickey,' which will be shown at the Coronet Theatre tonight, Mr. H. C. Witwer, the brilliant and witty author, made a remark that afterwards materialized in a letter as memorable as his famous 'Baseball to Boches'…

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Headline: Mickey
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-24
Summary:

The Coronet has provided the opportunity to see Mickey. Mickey may be described as the female 'Charlie Chaplin.' Film Plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-25
Summary:

Of all the most lovable, hilarious and laughter-making actresses, Mickey (Mabel Normand) is the best. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-28 - 1919-06-28
Summary:

Today at 2.30 and 5.15 p.m. Prices: 60 cents and 30 cents. Children half-price.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-09 - 1919-07-09
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre are screening 'Mickey.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-10 - 1919-07-10
Summary:

For one matinee only, today at 5.15 p.m., the seven-part film, 'Mickey' featuring Mabel Normand. Matinee prices as usual.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-10 - 1919-07-10
Summary:

Pots and Pans Peggy,' a funny name, but a good picture featuring Miss Gladys Hulette. Full of thrills. Today's matinee, 'Mickey.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-31 - 1919-07-31
Summary:

More gorgeous and more entrancing than any other picture ever produced. It is a master production of D. W. Griffith, the wizard of the screen. Showing tomorrow at the Coronet. Prices: $3.00 and $1.50.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-31
Summary:

Intolerance,' D. W. Griffith's greatest spectacle, said to have cost two million dollars, to utilize the services of 125,000 people, and to take three years in the making, will commence an engagement of three nights at the Coronet Theatre. The cast included Mae Marsh, Lilian Gish,…

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Headline: Tonight
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-01 - 1919-08-01
Summary:

By special arrangement with the management of the Coronet Theatre, F. Marshall Sanderson presents D. W. Griffith's spectacular and historical ten parts drama, 'Intolerance.' Showing at 9.15 p.m. only. Prices: $3.00 and $1.50. Booking at Robinson's. Note: there will be no…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-01 - 1919-08-02
Summary:

August 1st, 2nd and 3rd at 9.15 p.m., 'Intolerance.' At 5.15 p.m., 'The Lily of Poverty Flat.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Bull's Eye,' episodes 1 and 2. Booking for 9.15 p.m. at Robinson's. August 2 Remarks: 7.15 p.m., 'The Bull's Eye' episodes 1…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-01
Summary:

The Birth of a Nation' was a tax upon self-control, but far more wearing upon a director must have been in the preparation of the spectacle 'Intolerance' which, at the Coronet Theatre promises to be the sensation of the season. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-02 - 1919-08-02
Summary:

At 9.15 p.m., the wonder picture of the age, 'Intolerance.'

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Headline: Intolerance
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-02
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – The writer thought the price of a seat in a cinema, was a luxury (and it certainly is in this Colony). At Blackpool, a velvet seat in a very up-to-date, elegant and comfortable picture house at the modest charge of six pence plus one penny war tax for '…