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: 1918-03-20
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – A scheme has been arranged for a cinema entertainment to take place at the Royal Artillery Theatre. It is to be added that the proposed entertainments are supported by the Pathe firm. The first performance included Pathe's 'The Fatal Ring.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-25
Summary:

With reference to the recent announcement of the Cinema performances for the troops and their friends at the Royal Artillery Theatre, it should be stated that 'The Fatal Ring' is being presented by the permission of the management of the Victoria Theatre. Successful entertainments will…

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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: 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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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-05-05 - 1920-05-07
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Lure of Heart's Desire' in 5 parts. '$500 or Bust!,' Pathe News and the Royal Hawaiian Quartette. At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 1 and 2.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-05 - 1920-05-07
Summary:

May 5th, 6th and 7th, 1920, at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Metro presents Edmund Breese in 'The Lure of Heart's Desire' in 5 parts. Also '$500 or Bust!', Pathe News and the Royal Hawaiian Quartette. Ordinary prices. 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 1 and 2.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-01-12
Summary:

As a part of the campaign of the Commission to Combat Venereal Disease, the film lecture, 'Damaged Goods,' was repeated last evening at the Royal Artillery Theatre.

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-19 - 1922-03-10
Summary:

As title. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-15 - 1922-06-24
Summary:

At 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. only, tickets $2.00 and $1.00, 'Man-Woman-Marriage,' Allen Holubar's drama starring Dorothy Phillips, a First National attraction. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-16 - 1922-06-17
Summary:

Man-Woman-Marriage.'

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Headline: Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-17 - 1922-06-17
Summary:

The picture we have all been waiting for, 'Man-Woman-Marriage.' Screening Monday to Saturday next 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. only. Allen Holubar's drama-eternal, starring Dorothy Phillips. 9 unforgettable reels, a First National attraction. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-17 - 1922-06-19
Summary:

Allen Holubar's drama-eternal, starring Dorothy Phillips, 'Man-Woman-Marriage,' a First National attraction. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-17
Summary:

Man-Woman-Marriage' will be shown at the Coronet Theatre daily next week. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-17
Summary:

Next week, the Coronet Theatre is going to present a motion picture production 'Man-Woman-Marriage,' featuring Dorothy Phillips, who has played a wide variety of role in the picture. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-19 - 1922-06-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 only, 'Man-Woman-Marriage' in 9 reels. Tickets $2 and $1. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. only, Constance Binney in 'Something Different' and 'A Game Lady.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15 p.m., your last chance of seeing Bebe Daniels in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-19 - 1922-06-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight 5.15 and 9.15 only, 'Man-Woman-Marriage' (9 reels; starting immediately after overture). Tickets: $2.00 and $1.00. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. only, Constance Binney in 'Something Different' and 'A Game Lady.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15, your last…