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: 1915-02-26
Summary:

Movies are utterly incapable of intellectual content although film like 'Cabiria' has some historical worth and offer educational value. – from 'January Atlantic'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-16
Summary:

England's National Theatre, Drury Lane, is occupied by the cinematograph. The War Office recognized the cinematograph and allowed it to visit the seat of war. The earnings of English film actors in America can indicate the size and resources of the film business. With its scope, the dignity…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-11 - 1917-08-11
Summary:

Coming screening of 'Cabiria' (1st - six parts) by the Itala Film Co.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-08-13 - 1917-08-15
Summary:

On Aug 14, the great historical film 'Cabiria' in 2 parts, the second half of this film will be exhibited on Au 21; Pathe's Gazettes and comics; 3rd and 4th episodes of the 'Shielding Shadow' in Aug 17.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-13 - 1917-08-13
Summary:

Coming screening of 'Cabiria', Pathe's Gazettes and Comics; Coming film: 'Shielding Shadow'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-13 - 1917-08-13
Summary:

tomorrow: Screening of 'Cabiria' (1st - six parts) by the Itala Film Co.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-14 - 1917-08-14
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Cabiria' (1st - six parts) by the Itala Film Co.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-14 - 1917-08-16
Summary:

Screening of 'Cabiria', Pathe's Gazettes and Comics; Coming film: 'Shielding Shadow'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-08-16 - 1917-08-18
Summary:

On Aug 17, Pathe's great serial, 3rd and 4th episodes of 'The Shielding Shadow,' 'You Deserted Me' and 'The Survivors'; Pathe's Gazettes and various comics; on Aug 21, final half of 'Cabiria.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-17 - 1917-08-17
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's 'The Shielding Shadow' (3rd & 4th episodes), Pathe's Gazettes and Various Comics; Coming film: 'Cabiria'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-18 - 1917-08-20
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of Pathe's 'The Shielding Shadow' (3rd & 4th episodes), Pathe's Gazettes and Various Comics; Coming film: 'Cabiria'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-08-20 - 1917-08-22
Summary:

On Aug 21, the 2nd half of the great historical film 'Cabiria' in 6 parts; Pathe's Gazettes and comics; in Aug 24, the 5th and 6th episodes of 'The Shielding Shadow.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-20 - 1917-08-21
Summary:

Screening of 'Cabiria'; Coming film: 'Civilization'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-21 - 1917-08-21
Summary:

Screening of 'Cabiria' (2nd half), Pathe's Gazettes and Comics; Coming film: 'The Shielding Shadow'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-22 - 1917-08-23
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Cabiria' (2nd half), Pathe's Gazettes and Comics; Coming film: 'The Shielding Shadow'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-25
Summary:

The fifth and sixth episodes of the serial film 'The Moon Child' will be screened at the Hongkong Theatre at the matinee and 7.15 p.m. performance next Saturday. At night, the production by Thomas Dixon, entitled 'The Fall of a Nation' will be shown for the first time. The…

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Headline: A Fine Film
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-31
Summary:

D. W. Griffith's 'Intolerance,' which is to be the attraction at the Coronet Theatre for three nights commencing tomorrow, Friday, has been playing to capacity houses wherever shown. The production to be given here is an exact duplicate of that used in the Liberty Theatre, New…

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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: 1919-12-05
Summary:

The beginning of the winter finds the British film in a much stronger position. The article included opinions from Mr. William A. Brady and also talked about the British productions. One of the most important development is the formation of the Alliance Company, which has purchased probably the…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-24
Summary:

A screen classic that critics have placed in the same category with 'The Birth of a Nation' and 'Hearts of the World' has been produced under the title of 'The Hearts of Humanity.' It will be exhibited at the Coronet tomorrow with Dorothy Philips in the principal…