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: 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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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-26 - 1920-04-26
Summary:

On Broadway, a line three blocks long waited at the strand theatre to see D. W. Griffith's 'The Great Love,' Artcraft Pictures. David Wark Griffith, producer of 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Intolerance,' 'Hearts of the World' and 'Broken Blossoms…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-20 - 1921-08-20
Summary:

Wherever moving pictures are shown the name of D. W. Griffith is a name to conjure with! A new Griffith production is a screen event of the first importance. You remember the splendours of 'Intolerance' and that masterpiece, unforgettable 'Hearts of the World,' 'Way Down…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-31 - 1921-12-31
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Nazimova in 'The Brat.' Kowloon Theatre: Sunday at 6 and 9.15, Constance Binney in '39 East.' Also ‘Snub' Comedy and British Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-04 - 1922-01-04
Summary:

The Coronet: Last performances tonight, Nazimova in 'The Brat.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight, the first Realart picture to be shown in Hongkong, Constance Binney in '39 East.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-04 - 1922-01-04
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, last performances of 'The Brat.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Constance Binney in '39 East.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-07 - 1922-01-07
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Woman in Room 13' and 'The Punch of the Irish.' Sunday matinee, '39 East.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Mabel Normand in 'Back to the Woods.' Best floor in the colony.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-10 - 1922-06-10
Summary:

The Coronet: Today, Bebe Daniels in 'You Never Can Tell.' Tomorrow, Vivian Martin in 'You Never Saw Such a Girl.' Kowloon Theatre: Today, Mahlon Hamilton and Lillian Rich in 'Half a Chance.' Tomorrow, Harold Lloyd in 'The Flirt.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-14 - 1922-06-14
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, all-comedy programme: Mack Sennett's 'Home Talent' in 5 parts. Also Larry Semon in 'The Head Waiter' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Fred Stone in 'The Goat,' Harold Lloyd in 'The Flirt…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-15 - 1922-06-15
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The Sign on the Door.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Fred Stone in 'The Goat' and Harold Lloyd in 'The Flirt.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-10
Summary:

Way Down East,' a production of David Wark Griffith based on the old play by Lottie Blair Parker, will come to the Coronet Theatre on Monday. David Wark Griffith is known for 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Intolerance,' 'Broken Blossoms,' and 'Hearts of the…

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-27 - 1923-01-27
Summary:

You must not confuse D. W. Griffith's recent productions with his earlier work! The following are recognised the world over as his masterpieces! 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Intolerance,' 'Hearts of the World,' 'The Great Love,' 'The Idol Dancer,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-27 - 1923-08-27
Summary:

The Flirt.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-28 - 1923-08-30
Summary:

The Flirt' is coming.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-01 - 1923-09-01
Summary:

Some of the remarkable praises greeting 'The Flirt,' Booth Tarkington's masterpiece Jewel super picture. Film critiques from Daily Telegraph and The Referee included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-01
Summary:

Booth Tarkington's story, 'The Flirt,' is one of the most widely read books and its entertainment value is greatly enhanced by its presentation in screen form. It was made into a magnificent film by the Universal Picture Corporation and will be seen at the World Theatre soon. The…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-03 - 1923-09-03
Summary:

Coming soon, 'The Flirt' is such a story as Booth Tarkington has always loved to write--full of dramatic situation, irresistible humour, and just enough pathos now and then to arouse the softer emotions. No one knows American life as Tarkington knows it. No one can depict it more…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-08 - 1923-09-08
Summary:

Booth Tarkington's masterpiece, Jewel super picture, 'The Flirt.' Lines of the film included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-10 - 1923-09-10
Summary:

See Booth Tarkington's masterpiece, 'The Flirt.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-11 - 1923-09-11
Summary:

A tremendous ovation of remarkable praise greets, 'The Flirt,' Booth Tarkington's masterpiece, a Universal-Jewel super production. Film critiques included.