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: 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: 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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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-15 - 1919-11-17
Summary:

Harold Lockwood in 'The Come Back.' Harold Lloyd and Bebe Daniels in 'Ring Up the Curtain.' Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-15 - 1919-11-15
Summary:

The pick of the pictures tonight at the Coronet. Metro presents Harold Lockwood in 'The Come Back.' Harold Lloyd in his latest laugh producer 'Ring Up the Curtain.' London strike scenes in Pathe's Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-15 - 1919-11-17
Summary:

Tonight at 2.15, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Harold Lockwood in 'The Come-Back.' Also Harold Lloyd and Bebe Daniels in 'Ring Up the Curtain.' Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's. November 15 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. Metro presents 'The Come-Back.' Picture…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-15
Summary:

Tonight at the Coronet, the performance will be open by the little orchestra. Following is an excellent topical film, with very interesting strike scenes in London and a beautiful Metro drama, 'The Comeback' featuring the late Harold Lockwood. Furthermore, there's the latest…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-15 - 1919-11-17
Summary:

Tonight at 2.15, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Harold Lockwood in 'The Come-Back.' Harold Lloyd and Bebe Daniels in 'Ring Up the Curtain.' Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-15 - 1919-11-15
Summary:

Tonight at the Coronet, Metro presents Harold Lockwood in 'The Come-Back.' Harold Lloyd in 'Ring Up the Curtain.' London strike scenes in Pathe's Gazette. Showing at 2.15, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15. Illustrations included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-17
Summary:

The Come Back,' now being shown at the Coronet, is another Metro production. Film synopsis included. As a story, the film is rather stereotyped, but there are numerous passages providing plenty of humour and excitement. To add to the attractiveness of the programme, there is a Harold Lloyd…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-17
Summary:

The Come Back,' the principal item in the Coronet Theatre programme, is thoroughly deserving of the crowded houses it is drawing nightly. Harold Lockwood and May Allison have done an excellent work in the leading parts. Film plot included. The programme also includes Harold Lloyd's…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-17
Summary:

Realistic scenes of life in an Alaskan lumber camp are being depicted at the Coronet Kinema, nightly, in the screening of a new drama-film entitled 'The Come Back.' Film plot 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…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-12 - 1920-01-15
Summary:

Why waste words in praise of Select Pictures or Norma Talmadge? 'De Luxe Annie,' Select's latest picture. It was a big Saturday Evening Post success. 'My Four Years in Germany' is a Crook story that differs from anything of the kind. January 12 remarks: Emily Stevens in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-15 - 1920-01-15
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Norma Talmadge in 'De Luxe Annie.' At 7.15 p.m., Harold Lockwood in 'The Come Back.'

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-11-20 - 1920-11-20
Summary:

As title.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-27 - 1920-11-27
Summary:

Showing today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Miracle Man.'