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: 1914-11-16 - 1914-11-17
Summary:

On Nov 17, the great dramatic picture 'Count Zarca' [sic], 4,000 feet long in 4 parts will be presented; also various new & interesting pictures never screened in Hongkong before; the great historical film 'How Heroes Are Made' in 6 parts on Nov 20, the film is made by…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-17 - 1914-11-17
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Count Zarca' (4 parts, 4,000 ft) and 'How Heroes are Made' (6 parts)

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-11-17
Summary:

How Heroes are Made' is the title of a thrilling dramatic film to be screened at the Victoria Theatre, tonight. It is produced in six parts, and is the conception of the same film artist who created pictures such as 'Anthony and Cleopatra.' 'Count Yarca' is another high-…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-18
Summary:

Count Zarka' is screened at the Victoria. The programme also includes 'The Signal of Danger,' 'Simple Simon's Shortsightedness,' 'Miss Laura,' 'Womanly Curiosity' and the Gaumont Graphic (No. 54). The great dramatic 'How Heroes are Made…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-18
Summary:

Douglas and Barry made their last appearance at the Victoria Theatre. There was a very large house to witness the first series of war pictures. 'Count Zarca' was presented and 'How Heroes are made' will be shown.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-19 - 1914-11-21
Summary:

On Nove 20, 'How Heroes Are Made' in 8,000 feet long - in 5 parts, a magnificent picture by the master hand of 'Antony & Cleopatra'; performance by band of the '25th Punjabis.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-20 - 1914-11-21
Summary:

Coming film screening of 'How Heroes are Made' (8,000 ft, 5 parts), by the master hand of Antony and Cleopatra; Band show

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-23 - 1914-11-23
Summary:

Coming film screening of 'How Heroes are Made' (8,000 ft, 5 parts), by the master hand of Antony and Cleopatra

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-23
Summary:

Cines Company's 'How Heroes are Made' which tells the story of a drummer boy under Napoleon was shown at the Victoria Theatre.

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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: 1917-08-08 - 1917-08-08
Summary:

Screening of 'How Heroes are Made' and Comics; Coming film: 'Crimson Stain Mystery'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-09 - 1917-08-10
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'How Heroes are Made' and Comics; Coming film: 'Crimson Stain Mystery'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-09
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre has started a new serial film 'The Crimson Stain Mystery.' The first two episodes commenced last Saturday and the following episodes will run regularly. War dramas 'How heroes are made' and comics 'Fatty' are being screened.

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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-28 - 1919-07-31
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William S. Hart in 'The Disciple' and two capital comedies. 7.15 p.m. only, the big transatlantic serial in 17 episodes, 'The Bull's Eye' featuring Eddie Polo, episodes 1 and 2, and comedies. Booking for 9.15 p.m. at Robinson's.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-28 - 1919-07-31
Summary:

July 28, 29, 30 and 31, 1919, at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William S. Hart in 'The Disciple' and two capital comedies. Booking for 9.15 p.m. at Robinson's. July 29-31 Remarks: Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. 7.15 p.m. only, the big transatlantic serial in 17 episodes, 'The Bull'…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-29 - 1919-07-31
Summary:

Tonight, William S. Hart in 'The Disciple' and two Capital [sic] Comedies. The big Trans-Atlantic Serial in 17 episodes 'The Bull's Eye' featuring Eddie Polo: episode 1, 'First Blood' and episode 2, 'The Fearless One.' Also comedies. Booking at…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-29 - 1919-07-30
Summary:

Those who like serial pictures will find that 'The Bull's Eye' is just the kind of serial they like. We are running it at the Coronet at 7.15 p.m. nightly so as not to interfere with our regular programme.

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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 - 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…