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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-02-10 - 1919-02-12
Summary:

Gaumont Graphic. Kathlyn Williams supported by Thomas Holding in 'Redeeming Love,' a Paramount picture. 'The Barrier' in 7 parts. Manila String Band will be in attendance. Schedule included. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-10 - 1919-02-12
Summary:

10th, 11th and 12th February, Gaumont Graphic; Kathlyn Williams supported by Thomas Holding in 'Redeeming Love,' a Paramount picture. Manila string band will be in attendance on Tuesday, the 11th February at 9.15 p.m. Matinees, Thursday 13th February at 5.15 p.m., 'The Barrier…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-11 - 1919-02-11
Summary:

February 11 and 12 at 9.15 p.m., Gaumont Graphic. Kathlyn Williams supported by Thomas Holding in 'Redeeming Love,' a Paramount Picture. The Manila String Band will be attendance on Thursday February 11 at 9.15 p.m. Matinees Thursday, February 13 at 5.15 p.m., 'The Barrier'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-04 - 1919-04-08
Summary:

April 5, 6, 7 and 8, showing the final episodes of 'A Lass of the Lumberlands.' Also Gazette and Comics. Wednesday 9th, Paramount photoplay 5 parts, Irene Fenwick in 'A Girl Like That.' Monday 14th, matinee 5.15 p.m., see 'Redeeming Love' (Paramount 5 parts).

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-05 - 1919-04-08
Summary:

5th, 6th, 7th and 8th April, showing the final episodes of 'A Lass of the Lumberlands.' Also Gazette and comics. Wednesday 9th, Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, Irene Fenwick in 'A Girl Like That.' Monday 14th April, matinee at 5.15 p.m., see 'Redeeming Love' (…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-09 - 1919-04-11
Summary:

9th, 10th and 11th April, Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, Irene Fenwick in 'A Girl Like That.' Also Gazette and comics. Saturday 12th, also Paramount in 5 parts, 'Rolling Stones.' Monday, 14th April, matinee at 5.15 p.m., 'Redeeming Love' in 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-09 - 1919-04-11
Summary:

April 9, 10 and 11, Paramount photoplay 5 parts, Irene Fenwick in 'A Girl Like That.' Also Gazette and Comics. Saturday 13th, Paramount 5 parts, 'Rolling Stones.' Monday 14th, matinee 5.15 p.m., 'Redeeming Love' in 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-10
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre the Paramount photo-play in 5 parts 'A Girl like that' is really worth seeing. The part played by Irene Fenwick is superb. The coming film will be Paramount's 'Rolling Stones' and 'Redeeming Love.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-12 - 1919-04-15
Summary:

12th, 13th, 14th and 15th April, showing 'Rolling Stones' in 5 parts, Paramount photoplay of Edgar Selwyn's great stage success, featuring Owen Moore and Marguerite Courtot. Also Gazette and comics. Monday 14th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., Kathlyn Williams in 'Redeeming Love.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-12 - 1919-04-14
Summary:

April 12, 13, 14 and 15, showing 'Rolling Stones,' 5 parts. Also Gazette and Comics. Paramount photoplay of Edgar Selwyn's great stage success, featuring Owen Moore and Marguerite Courtot. Monday 14th, matinee 5.15 p.m., Kathlyn Williams in 'Redeeming Love.' Wednesday…

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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…

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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: 1921-02-24
Summary:

A glimpse of Harold Lloyd in his comedy 'High and Dizzy' and another good picture starring Mae Marsh, 'The Beloved Traitor' are showing today and tomorrow in Coronet Theatre. Noted that Miss Marsh made her fame in Griffith's great picture 'The Birth of a Nation.…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-11 - 1921-11-14
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'The Foolish Virgin,' by Thomas Dixon [sic], author of 'The Birth of a Nation.' Latest Topical Budget and Comedies. Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co.