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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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-19 - 1919-11-24
Summary:

Tonight, Pathe presents Bessie Love in 'Carolyn of the Corners,' an extra-selected photoplay in 5 parts. Booking at Anderson's. November 22 Remarks: Today's matinee, episodes 5 and 6 of 'The Tiger's Trail.'

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-20 - 1919-11-22
Summary:

The most charming creation of the screen Bessie Love in her latest and greatest extra selected photoplay 'Carolyn of the Corners.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-20 - 1919-11-22
Summary:

Bessie Love in 'Carolyn of the Corners' at the Victoria tonight, Friday 21st. November 21 Remarks: On page 10, another ad. on Pathe's 'Carolyn of the Corners.' Booking at Anderson's. November 22 Remarks: On page 10, another ad. on Pathe's 'Carolyn of the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-21
Summary:

Carolyn of the Corners' starring Bessie Love, is one of the best examples of what is popularly called a 'look-up' picture. It will be screened at the Victoria. Bessie Love is recalled by thousands of motion picture lovers in 'A Little Sister of Everybody,' 'How…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-21
Summary:

Carolyn of the Corners,' an Extra Selected Star Photoplay, featuring Bessie Love, which will be shown at the Victoria Theatre tonight, is a screen adaptation of Ruth Bellmore Endicott's novel of the same name. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-21
Summary:

Carolyn of the Corners' is a story of the rugged Maine country directed by Robert Thornby, starring Bessie Love, will be shown at Victoria Theatre tonight. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-22 - 1919-11-24
Summary:

Tonight, Pathe presents Bessie Love in 'Carolyn of the Corners,' an extra-selected photoplay in five parts. Matinee: episodes 5 and 6 of 'The Tiger's Trail.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-22
Summary:

Nearly a half million persons, it is estimated, have been charmed, comforted and inspired by 'Carolyn of the Corners,' Ruth Bellmore Endicott's novel. The screen story with Bessie Love as the heroine and issued as a Pathe Extra Selected Star Photoplay, is sure of greater…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-25 - 1919-11-27
Summary:

Tonight, seventh and eighth episodes of 'The Tiger's Trail.' Also, comic and British Gazette. Booking at Anderson's. November 26 remarks: Matinee: Bessie Love in 'Carolyn of the Corners.'

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-25 - 1919-11-27
Summary:

Tonight, seventh and eighth episodes of 'The Tiger's Trail.' Also comic and British Gazette. Booking at Anderson's. November 26 Remarks: Today's matinee, Bessie Love in 'Carolyn of the Corners.' November 27 Remarks: Today's matinee, Gladys Hulette in…

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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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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-12 - 1919-12-27
Summary:

Pathe presents Virginia Pearson with Sheldon Lewis in 'The Bishop's Emeralds,' an extra selected star photoplay in 6 acts. December 24 remarks: 'The Bishop's Emeralds' is based on the work of novelist Captain Townley. December 24 remarks: Matinee: Vernon Castle in…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-13 - 1919-12-13
Summary:

Special programmes of pictures and music everyday during the holidays. December 24th at 5.15 p.m., Vernon [sic] Castle in 'The Mysterious Client.' X'mas day at 2.15 and 4.30 p.m., Charlie Chaplin in 'A Dog's Life.' Boxing day at 2.15 and 5 p.m., Bessie Love in…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-24
Summary:

The following matinees have been arranged at the Victoria Theatre for the festive season: today at 5.15 p.m. there will be shown 'The Mysterious Client,' tomorrow at 4.30 p.m. Charlie Chaplin in his million dollar production 'A Dog's Life' and on Boxing Day at 2.15 and 5…

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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 Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-25 - 1919-12-25
Summary:

Tonight's capital bill, 'The Bishop's Emeralds' featuring Virginia Pearson, a dramatic story of English life. Matinees: today at 4.30 p.m., Charlie Chaplin in 'A Dog's Life' and children's raffle at 1 p.m.; boxing day at 2.15 and 5 p.m., Bessie Love in…