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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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-02-04 - 1921-02-07
Summary:

Mary Pickford in 'Daddy Long Legs.' February 7 remarks: At 2.30 and 7.15, Band of Empress of Russia; At 5.15 and 9.15, Coronet Orchestra.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-02-04 - 1921-02-07
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, First National presents Mary Pickford in the greatest picture of her career, 'Daddy-Long-Legs.' Owing to the tremendous demand that there is likely to be for seats for this most famous of all moving pictures, second class seats will only be reserved…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-02-04
Summary:

Mary Pickford's picture, 'Daddy Long Legs,' will commences at the Coronet today. The story is written by Jean Webster, and the story plot is comprehensively restated in the newspaper article.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-02-04 - 1921-02-09
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mary Pickford in 'Daddy Long Legs.' February 7 & 9 Remarks: At 2.30 and 7.15, Band of Empress of Russia. At 5.15 and 9.15, Coronet Orchestra.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-02-05
Summary:

Daddy Long Legs,' in which Mary Pickford is seen at the Coronet, is filled with the most delicate and artistic imagery throughout. One of the most effective incidents deals with a comparison of the rearing of Judy Abbott (Miss Pickford), the orphan asylum girl, and Angelica Wyckoff, a…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-02-05
Summary:

Daddy Long Legs,' the motion picture of the great story by Jean Webster, in which Mary Pickford can be seen at the Coronet, is an attraction which will have universal appeal. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-02-07 - 1921-02-08
Summary:

Today till Wednesday, Mary Pickford in 'Daddy-Long-Legs.' At 2.30 and 7.15, Band of Empress of Russia. At 5.15 and 9.15, Coronet Orchestra.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-02-07
Summary:

Daddy Long Legs' is breaking all records as far as cinema entertainment is concerned in Hongkong. The Coronet management claimed that Wednesday next will be definitely the last day of this attraction.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-02-08 - 1921-02-08
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Daddy-Long-Legs,' positively last performances. Thursday, February 10th, Constance Talmadge in 'A Temperamental Wife,' a First National attraction.

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Publication Date: 1921-02-10 - 1921-02-10
Summary:

Constance Talmadge in 'A Temperamental Wife.' At 7.15, absolutely last performance of 'Daddy Long Legs.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-02-10 - 1921-02-12
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Constance Talmadge in 'A Temperamental Wife.' February 10 Remarks: Another ad. on page 10. Today at 7.15, last performance of 'Daddy Long Legs.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-02-14
Summary:

By permission of Commodore W. Bowden Smith, a cinema performance was arranged in the Naval Yard on Friday, by the Officers and Ship's Company of H.M.S. Tamar in aid of the dependents of those lost in H. M. Submarine K 5. Mr. H. W. Ray of the 'Coronet' who is always ready to assist…

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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.…