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: 1918-08-13 - 1918-08-15
Summary:

August 13-15. 'The Storm,' 'The Try Out,' pokes and jabs comedy. American Gazette No. 71, 'French Day in Shanghai.' 'The Lamb,' Harold Lloyd and Company.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-13 - 1918-08-15
Summary:

13th, 14th and 15th August, 'The Storm'; 'The Try Out,' a Pokes and Jabbs comedy; American Gazette No. 71; 'French Day in Shanghai'; 'The Lamb,' Harold Lloyd and company. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-08-14
Summary:

The current programme at the Victoria Theatre is one that should meet with a good deal of appreciation, comprising as it does a fine three-part film 'The Storm,' a picture which, besides good acting to recommend it, is based on a very attractive plot and provides some good situations.…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-02 - 1919-07-05
Summary:

D. W. Griffith presents Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Lamb' followed by the fine Triangle Comedy 'The Feathered Nest' and don't forget the Coronet is cool and comfortable. July 2 remarks: Booking at Robinson's. July 5 remarks: 'The Romance of Tarzan.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-02 - 1919-07-04
Summary:

Have you heard of the 'Big Four' in the moving picture world? They are Mary Pickford, Charlie Chaplin, Douglas Fairbanks and D. W. Griffith. The last two are concerned in the making of 'The Lamb,' a rattling good picture that is showing tonight at the Coronet.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-02 - 1919-07-04
Summary:

July 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th, D. W. Griffith presents Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Lamb.' Popular prices. Booking at Robinson's. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-02 - 1919-07-02
Summary:

In proof of which, see tonight's programme, when D. W. Griffith presents Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Lamb' followed by the fine Triangle comedy, 'The Feathered Nest.' And don't forget that the Coronet is cool and comfortable.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-03 - 1919-07-04
Summary:

Mary thought that 'The Lamb' was a coward. The Lamb thought so, too. But circumstances alter cases, and Duggie [sic] Fairbanks, as 'The Lamb,' puts up as nice a little scrap as you could wish to see in defence of his sweetheart's life and honour. Come and enjoy the…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-03
Summary:

The Lamb' a five reel comedy drama with Douglas Fairbanks in the title role is the main feature of the Coronet programme. Film plot included. The programme also included a couple of really good comic pictures.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-03 - 1919-07-05
Summary:

Tonight, D. W. Griffith presents Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Lamb.' Popular prices. Booking at Robinson's. July 7 Remarks: Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Sunday, July 6, at 9.15 p.m., 'The Romance of Tarzan.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-05 - 1919-07-05
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Lamb.' Sunday, July 6th at 9.15 p.m., 'The Romance of Tarzan.' Popular prices. Booking at Robinson's.

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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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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-02 - 1919-08-05
Summary:

Tonight, 'Intolerance,' 'The Bull's Eye' (episode 1 to 4), 'The Lily of Poverty Flat' and comedies. Booking at Robinson's. August 4 remarks: Griffith's masterpiece. August 4 remarks: 'Three Weeks' at 5.15 p.m. August 5 remarks: Douglas…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-05 - 1919-08-05
Summary:

Today at 2.15 p.m., 'Intolerance.' Soldiers, sailors and families $1.00. At 5.15 p.m., Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Lamb.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Bull's Eye' episodes 3 and 4. At 9.15 p.m., 'Intolerance' (last performance).

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-05 - 1919-08-05
Summary:

Today, at 2.15 p.m., 'Intolerance.' Soldiers, sailors and families $1.00. At 5.15 p.m., Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Lamb.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Bull's Eye,' episodes 3 and 4. At 9.15 p.m., 'Intolerance' (last performance).

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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…