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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-25 - 1919-10-28
Summary:

25th, 26th, 27th and 28th October, showing episodes 9 and 10 of 'Houdini' and various comics. Wednesday 29th, see Blanche Sweet in 'The Evil Eye.' Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-25 - 1919-10-28
Summary:

October 25, 26, 27 and 28, showing episodes 9 and 10 of 'Houdini,' and Comics. Wednesday 29th, see Blanche Sweet in 'The Evil Eye.' Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-02
Summary:

The Lasky Company will present Blanche Sweet in a tense story of an American girl's adventures among Mexicans 'The Evil Eye,' directed by Geo. H. Melford. The film will be screen in Hongkong Theatre from tomorrow to next Friday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-03 - 1919-12-05
Summary:

December 3rd, 4th and 5th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Blanche Sweet in a splendid original photoplay, 'The Evil Eye' in 5 reels. Also Paramount pictograph. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-03
Summary:

From today till Friday, a Paramount picture by Jesse L. Laspy [sic], entitled 'The Evil Eye,' in five parts, will be screened in the Hongkong Theatre. The cast included Miss Sweet, Tom Forman, Walter Long, Ruth King, Webster Campbell, J. Parks Jones and William Dale. The production was…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-03 - 1919-12-05
Summary:

December 3, 4 and 5 at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Blanche Sweet in 'The Evil Eye' in 5 reels. Also Paramount Pictograph. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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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: 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.'

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

At 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Miracle Man.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Mystery of 13' episodes 3 and 4.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-11-27
Summary:

Heralded by critics as the most tremendous screen production of the year, 'The Miracle Man' comes to Coronet Theatre today, and is to be screened for one week only. The review from the Philadelphia North American was included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-11-27 - 1920-12-03
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Miracle Man.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Mystery of 13' episodes 3 and 4.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-29 - 1920-12-04
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Miracle Man.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Mystery of 13' episodes 5 and 6.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-29 - 1920-11-29
Summary:

Twenty million people of all classes and conditions in England, France and America have united in acclaiming, 'The Miracle Man,' as the most beautiful and touching of all screen productions. Saturday's and Sunday's audiences at the Coronet concurred in the world's…