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: 1919-05-15 - 1919-05-17
Summary:

Beautiful Ruth Roland in a new Pathe serial 'Hands Up.' A Beautiful Heroine, 'The Phantom Riders,' 'The Bride of the Sun.' Don't Miss the opening episodes. May 15-17 remarks: Matinee, 'Colorado,' a dramatic masterpiece featuring Hobart Bosworth.…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-03-04 - 1920-03-10
Summary:

Wives of Men' is a picture that will captivate you. March 4 remarks: Florence Reed in 'Wives of Men.' Harold Lloyd in 'Be My Wife.' March 5 remarks: George B. Seitz who directed and produced the many big and successful Pearl White - Pathe serials in his own production…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-04 - 1920-03-05
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Florence Reed in 'Wives of Men.' Harold Lloyd in 'Be My Wife.' March 5 Remarks: Ad. on 'Wives of Men.' Also at 7.15 p.m., George B. Seitz in 'Bound and Gagged' episodes 1 and 2. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-05 - 1920-03-05
Summary:

At 7.15 p.m. and matinee on Saturday, George B. Seitz, who directed and produced the many big and successful Pearl White Pathe serials in his own production, 'Bound and Gagged' with Marguerite Courtot.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-05 - 1920-03-05
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Florence Reed in 'Wives of Men.' 7.15 p.m., George B. Seitz in 'Bound and Gagged,' episodes 1 and 2. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-03-06 - 1920-03-06
Summary:

George B. Seitz and Marguerite Curtot [sic] in 'Bound and Gagged' episode 1 'The Wager,' episode 2 'Overboard.' Florence Reed in 'Wives of Men.' Matinee: Gladys Hulette in 'Pots and Pans Peggy.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-06 - 1920-03-06
Summary:

Tonight at 2.15, 5 and 7.15 p.m., George B. Seitz and Margurite Curtut [sic] in 'Bound and Gagged,' episodes 1 and 2. 9.15 p.m in 'Wives of Men.' Matinee tomorrow at 6 p.m., Gladys Hulette in 'Pots-and-Pans Peggy.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-06 - 1920-03-20
Summary:

Tonight at 2.15, 5 and 7.15 p.m., George B. Seitz and Margurite Curtut [sic] in 'Bound and Gagged' episodes 1 and 2. 9.15 p.m., Florence Reed in 'Wives of Men.' Matinee tomorrow at 6 p.m., Gladys Hulette in 'Pots and Pans Peggy.' March 12 Remarks: On 'Bound and…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-03-08 - 1920-03-12
Summary:

Gladys Hulette in 'Pots and Pans Peggy.' Miss Olga Steffanovich in her latest classical dance. George B. Seitz and Marguerite Curtot [sic] in 'Bound and Gagged.' episode 1 - 'The Wager' and episode 2 'Overboard.' March 11 and 12 remarks: 'Bound and…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-08 - 1920-03-09
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 p.m., Gladys Hulette in 'Pots-and-Pans-Peggy.' 9.15 p.m., Miss Olga Steffanovich, the champion Russian dancer in her latest classic dance. Also George B. Seitz and Marguerite Courtot in 'Bound and Gagged' episodes 1 and 2.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-08 - 1920-03-09
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 p.m., Gladys Hulette in 'Pots and Pans Peggy.' 9.15 p.m., Miss Olga Steffanovich in her lastest classic dance. George B. Seitz and Margurite Curtut [sic] in 'Bound and Gagged' episodes 1 and 2.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-10 - 1920-03-11
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 7.15 p.m., 'Wives of Men.' 9.15 p.m., Miss Olga Steffanovich, the champion Russian dancer in her latest classic dance. Also George B. Seitz and Marguerite Courtot in 'Bound and Gagged' episodes 1 and 2.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-10 - 1920-03-11
Summary:

Tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'Wives of Men.' 9.15 p.m., Miss Olga Steffanovich in her lastest classic dance. George B. Seitz and Margurite Curtut [sic] in 'Bound and Gagged' episodes 1 and 2.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-11
Summary:

Wives of Men' is the title of the principal film showing at the Victoria Theatre. There is a performance by Miss Olga Steffanovich. In addition, 'Bound and Gagged,' a thrilling serial picture, is also being screened. There are also a number of comedies and topical pictures.