A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-05-02
Summary:

There appear the so-called 'talking pictures,' a synchronization of the cinematograph and the phonograph by electrical science, are already in craze in London and Paris. So premising have been these reproductions of plays and operas that two prominent producers, Charles Frohman and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-09-16
Summary:

A remarkable incident is reported from Whistable. During the exhibition of the 'Quo Vadis' films at the local picture palace one visitor became greatly agitated, and was overcome by his emotion that he fainted and had to be carried out of the building. It was reported that the visitor…

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-31 - 1919-02-03
Summary:

February 1, 2, 3 and 4, showing a special Paramount feature in 6 parts, 'Temptation,' featuring the famous opera star Geraldina [sic] Farrar. Also, Gazette and Comics. Monday February 3, matinee at 5 p.m., showing 'Quo Vadis,' a drama in 7 parts. Tuesday February 4, matinee…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-27 - 1919-02-28
Summary:

February 27 and 28, March 1 and 2, 9.15 p.m., Pathe News No. 26. 'The Count of Monte Cristo' final epoch ‘The Punishment.' Matinee Sunday, March 2 at 6 p.m., 'Mrs. Plum's Pudding' featuring Marie Tempest.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-20 - 1919-11-21
Summary:

Positively for one night only, Theda Bara in 'The Serpent.' No increase in prices. Booking at Robinson's. November 21 Remarks: Also showing Pathe news picture. On page 10, another ad. on the film. Tonight until Monday at 7.15, 'The Brass Bullet' episodes 1 and 2, and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-19 - 1919-12-22
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Bryant Washburn in 'All Wrong.' Also Luke's Comic and Pathe's News. Booking at Anderson's. December 19 & 20 Remarks: Today's matinee, 'The Tiger's Trail' episodes 13 and 14. December 20 Remarks: On page 5,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-30 - 1919-12-31
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents 'An Amateur Orphan,' a Gold Rooster Play in 5 parts, featuring 'Gladys Leslie.' Pathe News No. 56.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-04-08 - 1920-04-13
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Geraldine Farrar in 'Shadows.' April 8 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'Shadows,' also ‘Snub' Comedy, 'Looking for Trouble' and Pathe News. Super-production prices.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-04-14 - 1920-04-17
Summary:

Pioneer Film Co. presents 'The Long Arm of Mannister' featuring Henry B. Walthall in 7 parts, also ‘Snub' Pollard in 'How Dry I Am' and Pathe News. April 14 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on E. Phillips Oppenheim's 'The Long Arm of Mannister' in 7 parts,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-04-14 - 1920-04-14
Summary:

Also showing 'How Dry I Am,' Rolin Comedy and Pathe News.

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-05-05 - 1920-05-07
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Lure of Heart's Desire' in 5 parts. $500 or bust, Pathe News and the Royal Hawaiian Quartette. Ordinary prices. At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo, the Mighty' episodes 1 and 2.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-05-11 - 1920-05-13
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Law of the Great Northwest' in 5 parts. Harold Lloyd in 'His Only Father' and Pathe News. At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo, the Mighty' episodes 3 and 4.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-01 - 1920-07-03
Summary:

Today's the day, 11 a.m. to 8.30 p.m., continuous pictures at the Coronet. Come in when you like, stay as long as you like. Admission: 40 cents. The programme includes Pathe's latest British Gazette; 'The Silent Mystery' episode one; Charlie Chaplin in 'Sunnyside'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-02
Summary:

A new departure was made at the Coronet Theatre yesterday, when the continuous programme was inaugurated in Hongkong. The entertainment begins at 11 a.m. and ends at 8.30 p.m., while no alteration has been made in the evening performance. The programme included Charlie Chaplin's '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-05 - 1920-07-08
Summary:

Continuous performance, 11 a.m. to 4.45 p.m. and 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. (booked seats). Goldwyn presents Will Rogers in 'Jubilo.' Also 'The Silent Mystery' episode two, Young Mr. Jazz and British Gazette. July 5 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'Jubilo' only. July 8…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-09 - 1920-07-12
Summary:

Come and see Constance Talmadge in 'A Pair of Silk Stockings' and Smiling Bill [sic] Parsons in 'Birds of a Feather' at the Coronet. July 9 & 10 Remarks: On page 10, another ad. on 'A Pair of Silk Stockings' and 'Birds of a Feather.' Also Pathe's…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-19 - 1920-07-22
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Paramount Artcraft presents Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Man From Painted Post' and Smiling Bill [sic] Parsons in 'Billy's Predicament.' July 19 Remarks: Today from 11 to 4.30 and at 7.15 p.m., 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 4 and 5…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-22 - 1920-07-24
Summary:

Tonight at 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 4 and 5. Also comedies. Music at both performances.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-23 - 1920-07-26
Summary:

The coolest and attractive house for entertainment in town. For 23rd, 24th, 25th and 26th July, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m. nightly, Pathe presents Pearl White in 'The Black Secret' episode 8 and 9. Also Pathe News and Harold Lloyd comic. Matinee Saturday, 24th at 3 p.m., 'The Black Secret…