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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-20 - 1919-11-21
Summary:

Positively for one night only, Theda Bara in 'The Serpent.' No increase in prices. Booking at Robinson's. November 21 Remarks: Also showing Pathe news picture. On page 10, another ad. on the film. Tonight until Monday at 7.15, 'The Brass Bullet' episodes 1 and 2, and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-21 - 1919-11-21
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., for one night only, Theda Bara in 'The Serpent.' Tonight until Monday at 7.15, 'The Brass Bullet' episodes 1 and 2. Also comedies.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-22 - 1919-11-26
Summary:

Pathea' not being a picture for children we are showing instead 'The Million Dollar Dollies.' 'The Brass Bullet' at 7.15 p.m. episode 1 and 2.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-22 - 1919-11-22
Summary:

Panthea' not being a picture for children, we are showing instead, 'The Million Dollar Dollies.' 'Panthea' at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. 'The Brass Bullet' at 7.15 p.m., episodes 1 and 2. November 22 Remarks: Another ad. on page 13.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-22 - 1919-11-22
Summary:

Today at 2.15 p.m., 'The Million Dollar Dollies.' Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Panthea.' Tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'The Brass Bullet' episodes 1 and 2.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-24 - 1919-11-26
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Panthea.' Tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'The Brass Bullet,' episodes 1 and 2.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-27 - 1919-11-27
Summary:

The Dolly Sisters in 'The Million Dollar Dollies.' British Gazette and selected comedy. 7.15 p.m. 'The Brass Bullet' episodes 3, 4 and 5.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-27 - 1919-11-27
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., for one night only, the Dolly Sisters in 'The Million Dollar Dollies.' Also British Gazette and selected comedy. 7.15 p.m., 'The Brass Bullet' episodes 3, 4 and 5.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-27
Summary:

This week's programme is again very attractive. The Fox Film Corporation's magnificent drama entitled 'A Woman's Honour,' featuring Jose Collins, will run till Friday night. During the 7.15 performance, the 3rd and 4th episodes of the serial film 'The Brass Bullet…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-27 - 1919-11-27
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., for one night only, the Dolly Sisters in 'The Million Dollar Dollies,' British Gazette and selected comedy. 7.15 p.m., 'The Brass Bullet' episodes 3, 4 and 5.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-28 - 1919-12-01
Summary:

William Desmond in 'Blood Will Tell.' Booking at Robinson's. November 29 remarks: British Gazette No. 575. Harold Lloyd in 'A Jazzed Honeymoon.' Augmented orchestra. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Brass Bullet' episode 5-8.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-28 - 1919-12-01
Summary:

Tonight until Sunday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Desmond in 'Blood Will Tell.' Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's. November 28 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on the film. December 1 Remarks: 7.15 p.m., 'The Brass Bullet' episodes 5 to 6.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-29
Summary:

Hongkong Theatre will provide a screening entitled 'In Her Mother's Secret,' starring Dorothy Green and Ralph Kellard under the production from Wm. Fox's Film Corporation. While 'The Brass Bullet' will be also shown till the next change of programme. New comics are…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-29 - 1919-11-29
Summary:

Today at 2.15, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., tomorrow at 6 and 6.15 p.m., William Desmond in 'Blood Will Tell.' British Gazette No. 575. Harold Lloyd in 'A Jazzed Honeymoon,' also augmented orchestra Sunday at 9.15 p.m., some splendid music. Today at 7.15 p.m., 'The Brass Bullet…

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-01 - 1919-12-01
Summary:

Tonight, by general request, one more night of William Desmond and Enid Markey in 'Blood Will Tell.' The band of S. S. Korea will play at the 9.15 p.m. performance. December 1 Remarks: Another ad. on page 11. 7.15 p.m., 'The Brass Bullet' episodes 5 to 8.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-01
Summary:

William Fox's new production is now being shown at this Theatre. It is an emotional drama in five parts entitled 'In Her Mother's Secret,' featuring Dorothy Green and Ralph Kellard. At intervals, some new comedies will be introduced. During the 7.15 performances, the 5th and…