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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-14
Summary:

Bryant Washburn, who made such a big hit in screen comedies like 'Skinner's Dress Suit,' 'Skinner's Baby' and 'Kidder and Ko,' now he's coming back again in a new Pathe play called 'The Ghost of the Rancho.' This film will be screened at the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-21 - 1919-04-23
Summary:

Tonight, Pathe presents Bryant Washburn in 'Kidder and Ko.' Harold Lloyd and Bebe Daniels in 'Two Scrambled.' Matinee: 'Father and the Boys' featuring Digby Bell. Booking at Anderson's. April 23 remarks: The management of the above theatre having let the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-21 - 1919-04-22
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Bryant Washburn in 'Kidder and Ko.' Also Harold Lloyd and Bebe Daniels in 'Two Scrambled.' Matinee today at 5 p.m., 'Father and the Boys,' featuring Digby Bell. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-21 - 1919-04-22
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Bryant Washburn in 'Kidder and Ko.' This is absolutely the most winning and the most thoroughly delightful comedy that this popular Pathe star has yet appeared in. We hope you will come and see it. Harold Lloyd and Bebe Daniels in 'Two Scrambled…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-22
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre rented the building to St. George's Society, there will be no show of pictures tomorrow. That fine film 'Kidder and Ko' will be screened at the Thursday matinee.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-23
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre announces that there will be no show tonight as the theatre has been lent to the St. George's Society. The Film 'Kidder Ko' will be shown at tomorrow's matinee.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-24 - 1919-04-26
Summary:

Tonight, 'The House of Hate,' episode 18 'At the Pistol's Point' and episode 19 'The Hooded Terror Unmasked.' Harold Lloyd in 'That's Him.' Bryant Washburn in 'Kidder and Ko.' Matinee: 'Snow Girl.' Booking at Anderson's…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-24 - 1919-04-24
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'The House of Hate,' episodes 18 and 19. Also Harold Lloyd in 'That's Him.' Matinees: Thursday 24th April at 5.15 p.m., Bryant Washburn in 'Kidder and Ko.' Sunday, 27th April at 6 p.m., 'Snow Girl.' Booking at Anderson's.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-24
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre: The Victoria Theatre was hired for the afternoon and evening by the Society, who entertained there a large number of men from the services. The programme was partly concert and partly pictures. An American Gazette, the amusing 'Kidder and Ko' and 'Two…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-24
Summary:

Owing to the Victoria Theatre having been rented to the St. George's Society, the management of the theatre has decided to screen 'Kidder and Ko' at the matinee tomorrow. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-24 - 1919-04-26
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., 'The House of Hate,' episode 18 'At the Pistol's Point,' episode 19 'The Hooded Terror Unmasked.' Harold Lloyd in 'That's Him.' Thursday, matinee 24th April at 5.15 p.m., Bryant Washburn in 'Kidder and Ko.' Sunday…

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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: 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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-12 - 1920-02-13
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bryant Washburn in 'Kidder and Ko.' Also Harold Lloyd in 'Pinched.' Usual prices. Booking at the theatre. February 13 Remarks: At 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King' episodes 1 and 2.

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-12
Summary:

Kidder and Co.' [sic] is to be screened. The film is produced by the Diando Film Corporation, featuring Bryant Washburn. Harold Lloyd is appearing in 'Pinched.' A Pathe coloured film entitled 'A Japanese Temple' will prove delightfully picturesque and instructive…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-02-12 - 1920-02-13
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bryant Washburn in 'Kidder and Ko.' Harold Lloyd in 'Pinched.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King' episodes 1 and 2. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.