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: 1920-07-01 - 1920-07-03
Summary:

11 a.m. to 8.30 p.m. continuous pictures at the Coronet. Come in when you like, stay as long as you like. Admission 40 cents. The programme includes: Pathe's latest British Gazette; 'The Silent Mystery' episode one; Charlie Chaplin in 'Sunnyside' and Madame Petrova in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-01 - 1920-07-01
Summary:

Today at 11 to 8.30, fine picture programme including, 'The Silent Mystery' episode 1, Charlie Chaplin in 'Sunnyside,' and Madame Petrova in 'The Law of the Land.' Admission 40 cents. Usual 9.15 performance at usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-05 - 1920-07-08
Summary:

Continuous performance at 11 a.m. to 4.45 p.m., at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. (booked seats), Goldwyn presents Will Rogers in 'Jubilo.' Also 'The Silent Mystery' episode two, 'Young Mr. Jazz' and British Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-05
Summary:

Jubilo,' the principal feature in today's continuous performance at the Coronet, is advertised by the Goldwyn Film Corporation as their funniest picture with the biggest star, Will Rogers. Film synopsis included. Other items in the programme included a new British Gazette, a Harold…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-09 - 1920-07-10
Summary:

Today from 11 a.m. to 4.45 p.m. and tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Constance Talmadge in 'A Pair of Silk Stockings.' Also Smiling Bill Parsons in 'Birds of a Feather,' Pathe's British Gazette and 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 3.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-12 - 1920-07-12
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'A Pair of Silk Stockings,' 'Birds of a Feather,' Pathe's British Gazette and 'The Silent Mystery' episode 3. Continuous performance at 11 a.m. to 4.30 p.m., 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 1, 2 and 3. Also 'For the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-12 - 1920-07-12
Summary:

7.30 and 9.30, 'The Red Glove' episodes 15 and 16. Also 'The Silent Mystery' episode 1 and Christie comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-12 - 1920-07-12
Summary:

At 7.30 p.m., 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 3 and 4, 'The Fortunes of Fifi,' and comedies.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-17 - 1920-07-17
Summary:

At 3, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 2 and 3, and comedies.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-19 - 1920-07-22
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Paramount-Artcraft presents Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Man from Painted Post' and Smiling Bill Parsons in 'Billy's Predicament' [sic]. July 19 Remarks: Today from 11 to 4.30 and at 7.15 p.m., 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 4 and 5.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-19 - 1920-07-19
Summary:

Patrons of the Coronet are hereby informed that the remaining episodes of 'The Silent Mystery' will be screened at the Woping Theatre (opposite the Central Market), episodes 4 and 5, being shown there tonight at 7.15 and 9.15.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-23 - 1920-07-24
Summary:

Tonight at 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 4 and 5. Also comedies. Music at both performances.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-24 - 1920-07-24
Summary:

Tonight at 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 4 and 5. Tomorrow at 3, 7.15 and 9.15, Vitagraph presents Antonio Moreno in 'The Perils of Thunder Mountain.' The 3 p.m. show is specially arranged for those who are at a loose end on Sunday afternoon. An orchestra…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-27 - 1920-07-27
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a giant among the big pictures, Geraldine Farrar in 'Flame of the Dessert.' Super-production prices. Children half-price. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 4 and 5.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-30 - 1920-07-30
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., positively last performances of 'Flame of the Desert.' Tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 6 and 7.