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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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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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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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-12-08 - 1920-12-11
Summary:

Tonight, splendid double attraction! Harold Lloyd in 'Bumping into Broadway.' Emmy Wehlen and Creighton Hale in 'His Bonded Wife.' Pathe Gazette. December 11 remarks: Sunday, Norma Talmadge in 'The Law of Compensation.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-08 - 1920-12-11
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, splendid double attraction: Harold Lloyd in 'Bumping into Broadway,' Emmy Wehlen and Creighton Hale in 'His Bonded Wife' and Pathe Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-08 - 1920-12-08
Summary:

Another triumph for the Little House, Harold Lloyd in his $100,000 comedy, 'Bumping into Broadway.' Emmy Wehlen and Creighton Hale in the 6-reel comedy, 'His Bonded Wife.' Also Pathe's British Gazette. Tonight till Saturday at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m. Price details and…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-12-08 - 1920-12-11
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'Bumping Into Broadway' and Emmy Wehlen and Creighton Hale in 'His Bonded Wife.' Also Pathe Gazette. December 11 Remarks: On page 5, ad. on 'Bumping Into Broadway' and 'His Bonded Wife.' Sunday, December 13th…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-09
Summary:

Emmy Wehlen in 'His Bonded Wife,' a smart up-to-date comedy of society life, is but one of the attractions at the Coronet Theatre until Saturday next, the other items being a screamingly funny $100,000 comedy entitled 'Bumping into Broadway,' featuring Harold Lloyd, and an…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-12-10
Summary:

Emmy Wehlen in 'His Bonded Wife,' a smart up-to-date comedy of society life, is but one of the attractions at the Coronet Theatre until Saturday next, the other items being a screamingly funny $100,000 comedy entitled 'Bumping Into Broadway,' featuring Harold Lloyd, and an…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-12-10
Summary:

Harold Lloyd is again drawing capacity house to the Coronet Theatre in his latest mirth provoker, 'Bumping into Broadway.' The second attraction is an up-to-date comedy-drama of society life entitled 'His Bonded Wife,' featuring Emmy Wehlen. An interesting number of the Pathe…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-02-23
Summary:

About twelve months ago, Harold Lloyd entered the ranks of big league screen comedians when he presented his 'Bumping into Broadway.' Now, 'High and Dizzy' is the first of a new series. And by watching it, perhaps one will see how Harold made his hair stand on end, just as…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-02-24
Summary:

A glimpse of Harold Lloyd in his comedy 'High and Dizzy' and another good picture starring Mae Marsh, 'The Beloved Traitor' are showing today and tomorrow in Coronet Theatre. Noted that Miss Marsh made her fame in Griffith's great picture 'The Birth of a Nation.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-30 - 1921-08-01
Summary:

Mildred Harris Chaplin in 'Polly of the Storm Country,' and Harold Lloyd in his $100,000 comedy 'Bumping Into Broadway.'

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-30 - 1921-08-01
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Mildred Harris Chaplin in 'Polly of the Home Country' [sic]. Also Harold Lloyd in his $100,000 comedy, 'Bumping Into Broadway.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-30
Summary:

Kowloon residents are promised a fine entertainment at the Kowloon Theatre tonight when 'Polly of the Storm Country' will be screened for the first time. The photography is superb. Also included in the programme is a laughter-compeller of Harold Lloyd's entitled 'Bumping Into…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-30
Summary:

Polly of the Storm Country' will be screened at the Kowloon Theatre. The cast is a pleasing one with Mildred Harris Chaplin making the role of 'Pollyop' very attractive. Micky Moore is an actor while the role of the benign grandmother is delicately handled by Ruby Lafayette, and…