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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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: 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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-24 - 1920-05-24
Summary:

A Pair of Cupids' is one of the funniest comedies we have shown for a very long time. We are also screening a fine Canadian film, 'The Playground of a Continent' and a two-part Billy West comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-24 - 1920-05-24
Summary:

At 2.30 p.m., 'Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp.' At 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bushman and Bayne in their most delightful comedy, 'A Pair of Cupids' in 5 parts. At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 7 and 8. The public are requested to assist the management of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-25 - 1920-05-25
Summary:

At 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp' and Bushman and Bayne in their most delightful comedy, 'A Pair of Cupids' in 5 parts.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-26 - 1920-05-26
Summary:

A Pair of Cupids.' We are taking special pains this summer to keep our patrons cool and comfortable: we are installing extra exhaust fans and are pumping over 1,000 feet per minute of ice cooled air into the theatre. May we ask you to do your share by smoking as little as possible and by…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-26 - 1920-05-27
Summary:

At 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bushman and Bayne in their most delightful comedy, 'A Pair of Cupids' in 5 parts and 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 7 and 8. The public are requested to assist the management of the Coronet in keeping the theatre cool during the hot weather by not taking…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-27 - 1920-05-27
Summary:

Last performances of 'A Pair of Cupids' and 'The Rogue' at the Coronet.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-29 - 1920-10-29
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Metro presents Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne in a charming comedy with a really novel plot, 'A Pair of Cupids.'

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-10
Summary:

Way Down East,' a production of David Wark Griffith based on the old play by Lottie Blair Parker, will come to the Coronet Theatre on Monday. David Wark Griffith is known for 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Intolerance,' 'Broken Blossoms,' and 'Hearts of the…

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-27 - 1923-01-27
Summary:

You must not confuse D. W. Griffith's recent productions with his earlier work! The following are recognised the world over as his masterpieces! 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Intolerance,' 'Hearts of the World,' 'The Great Love,' 'The Idol Dancer,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-30
Summary:

True Heart Susie' is being shown at the Star Theatre today and tomorrow. It is a picture of much the same type as 'Way Down East.' It is also a D. W. Griffith production and the leading parts are portrayed by Lilian Gish and Robert Harron, who made his name in 'The Birth of a…

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Headline: Cinema Prices
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-19
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) I feel bound to reply to Unklutch's latest sneer at 'so-called super-productions.' The pictures for which the Coronet increased prices during the past twelve months were: 'Way Down East,' 'The Three Musketeers,' 'Intolerance…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-09