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: 1919-08-11 - 1919-08-14
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Adopted Son' and 'The Pest.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Bull's Eye' (episode 8, 9 and 10). Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-11 - 1919-08-11
Summary:

If Metros are as good as this, give us Metros all the time' was a remark heard at Tientsin at the first showing of 'The Adopted Son.' Showing tonight at the Coronet.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-11 - 1919-08-14
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Adopted Son' and 'The Pest.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Bull's Eye,' episodes 8, 9 and 10. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-11 - 1919-08-11
Summary:

The management of the Coronet have much pleasure in announcing for tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. their first big Metro picture, 'The Adopted Son,' a six-part super-feature of love and daring, starring Francis X. Bushman and Beverley Bayne. Although they are paying 50% more for these…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-11 - 1919-08-14
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Adopted Son' and 'The Pest.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Bull's Eye,' episodes 8, 9 and 10. Booking at Robinson's. August 11 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on Metro Pictures' 'The Adopted Son' only. Illustration…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-12
Summary:

The management of the Coronet has secured a unique picture 'The Adopted Son.' Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-13
Summary:

The Adopted Son' which is being screened at the Coronet Theatre drew more big houses yesterday. The general opinion being that the film is one of exceptional merit.

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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: 1919-12-31 - 1919-12-31
Summary:

The Coronet's plans for the new year holidays. A British Enterprise claims Britons support at the greatest British Festival. Harold Lockwood in 'The Haunted Pyjamas'; Dorothy Phillips in 'The Heart of Humanity'; Francis X. Bushman in 'The Adopted Son'; Henry…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-31 - 1919-12-31
Summary:

A British enterprise claims Britons' support at the greatest British festival. Four shows a day on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Thursday, January 1st, at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Harold Lockwood in 'The Haunted Pyjamas,' Dorothy Phillips in 'The Heart of Humanity,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-01 - 1920-01-03
Summary:

2.30 p.m., Harold Lockwood in 'The Haunted Pajamas.' 5.15 p.m., Dorothy Phillips in 'The Heart of Humanity.' 7.15 p.m., Francis X. Bushman in 'The Adopted Son.' 9.15 p.m., Henry Kolker in 'The Warning.'

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

A British enterprise claims Britons' support at the greatest British festival. Four shows a day on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Thursday, January 1st, at 2.30 p.m., Harold Lockwood in 'The Haunted Pajamas'; at 5.15 p.m., Dorothy Phillips in 'The Heart of Humanity'; at…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-02 - 1920-01-02
Summary:

Harold Lockwood in 'The Haunted Pyjamas.' 5.15 p.m., Dorothy Phillips in 'The Heart of Humanity.' 7.15 p.m., Francis X. Bushman in 'The Adopted Son.' 9.15 p.m., Henry Kolker in 'The Warning.'

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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.…