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: 1919-12-05
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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-17 - 1919-12-18
Summary:

Metro's six part wonderplay 'The Voice of Conscience' featuring Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne. Also, the fine Christie Comedy 'The Fourteen Man.' Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-17 - 1919-12-19
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a super-production that comes as an ordinary picture, Metro's six-part wonder play, 'The Voice of Conscience' featuring Francis X. Boshman [sic] and Beverly Bayne. Also the fine Christie comedy, 'The Fourteenth Man.' Usual prices. Booking…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-17 - 1919-12-19
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Metro's six-part wonder-play, 'The Voice of Conscience,' featuring Francis X. Boshman [sic] and Beverly Bayne, also the fine Christie comedy, 'The Fourteenth Man.' Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's. Pictures included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-18
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre is now presenting a big Metro attraction in 'The Voice of Conscience.' Provided with a dual role, Francis X. Bushman, assisted by Beverly Bayne, appears in this fine film. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-18
Summary:

Two good houses welcomed the new programme last night at the Coronet, which is of a very high standard indeed. The opening item was a Club Comedy, 'Jerry and the Vampire,' starring George Ovey. Following item is an exceedingly fine 6 parts METRO production, 'The Voice of…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-19 - 1919-12-19
Summary:

An excellent programme tonight, two comedies and an exciting 6-part Metro drama, 'The Voice of Conscience,' with Francis Bushman and Beverly Bayne.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-20 - 1919-12-20
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne in 'The Voice of Conscience' and Christie and Gab [sic] comedies. Tomorrow at 6 p.m., 'Thais.' Prices: 80 cents and 40 cents. Tomorrow at 9.15 p.m., 'Les Miserables.' Ordinary prices.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-20 - 1919-12-20
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne in 'The Voice of Conscience' and Christie and Cub Comedies. Tomorrow at 6 p.m., 'Thais.' Prices: 80 cents and 40 cents. Tomorrow at 9.15 p.m., 'Les Miserables.' Ordinary prices.

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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: 1920-01-17 - 1920-01-20
Summary:

Today, Bushman and Bayne in 'Social Quicksands.' At 7.15 p.m., 'Red, White and Blue Blood.' January 19 remarks: At 7.15 p.m., 'The Voice of Conscience.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-19 - 1920-01-20
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bushman and Bayne in 'Social Quicksands.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Voice of Conscience.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-02-26 - 1920-02-27
Summary:

Thais,' ordinary matinee prices. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King,' episodes 5 and 6. At 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Gladys Brockwell and George Walsh in 'The Honor System,' ten parts. February 27 remarks: 'The Voice of Conscience,' ordinary matinee prices.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-02-26 - 1920-02-27
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m., 'Thais.' Ordinary matinee prices. Tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King' episodes 5 and 6. Tonight at 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Gladys Brockwell and George Walsh in 'The Honor System' in 10 parts. Prices: $1.50 and 80 cents. Not for…

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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.…