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: 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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-20 - 1921-08-20
Summary:

Wherever moving pictures are shown the name of D. W. Griffith is a name to conjure with! A new Griffith production is a screen event of the first importance. You remember the splendours of 'Intolerance' and that masterpiece, unforgettable 'Hearts of the World,' 'Way Down…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-11 - 1921-11-14
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'The Foolish Virgin,' by Thomas Dixon [sic], author of 'The Birth of a Nation.' Latest Topical Budget and Comedies. Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-11 - 1921-11-14
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'The Foolish Virgin' by Thomas Dixon, author of 'The Birth of a Nation.' Latest Topical Budget and Comedies. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. Tel 951.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-26 - 1922-05-27
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Louise Glaum in 'Sahara,' 'Hocus Pocus' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Fred Stone in 'Under the Top,' and Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-26 - 1922-05-27
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Louise Glaum in 'Sahara,' 'Hocus Pocus' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Fred Stone in 'Under the Top' and comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-26
Summary:

Under the Top,' a Paramount picture of circus life featuring athletic Fred Stone, forms the principal attraction at the Kowloon Theatre this evening.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-26
Summary:

Under the Top,' an excellent Paramount picture of circus life featuring Fred Stone, forms the principal attraction at the Kowloon Theatre this evening.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-26 - 1922-05-27
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Louise Glaum in 'Sahara.' Also Hocus Pocus and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Fred Stone (the Human Hurricane) in 'Under the Top.' Also Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-27
Summary:

Sahara,' in which Louise Glaum plays the leading role, is now showing at the Coronet Theatre. Besides, the Kowloon Theatre is screening a capital Paramount picture of circus life 'Under the Top,' featuring Fred Stone.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-27
Summary:

Glamour of the Orient tinges this evening's Coronet Theatre attraction. 'Sahara' which is staged. Louise Glaum is in the leading part. The Kowloon Theatre is showing an excellent Paramount picture of circus life, 'Under the Top,' featuring Fred Stone.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-27
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'Sahara,' featuring Louise Glaum, this evening. Meanwhile, the Kowloon Theatre is going to show a Paramount picture entitled, 'Under the Top,' featuring Fred Stons [sic].

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-13
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'The Romance of Happy Valley,' today. The film is written by Griffith, the same master hand of other films like 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Intolerance' and 'Way Down East.' Lillian Gish is the lead actress.