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: 1921-11-07 - 1921-11-08
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Harold Lloyd in 'Number, Please,' 'The Miracle of Money,' and at 7.15 only, 'The Fantom Foe' [sic].

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-07 - 1921-11-07
Summary:

Tonight, Harold Lloyd in 'Number, Please?'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-07 - 1921-11-08
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'Number, Please?' Also 'The Miracle of Money.' At 7.15 only, 'The Fantom Foe' [sic]. Kowloon Theatre: Cinema dance tonight at 5.30 and 9 p.m. Pictures including Tom Moore in 'Thirty a Week'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-07
Summary:

At the Coronet Theatre tonight, Harold Lloyd is back again with 'Number, please!' [sic]. Another item in the programme is 'The Miracle of Money,' which is a five-part Hobart Henley production.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-07 - 1921-11-07
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'Number, Please.' Also 'The Miracle of Money.' At 7.15 only, 'The Fantom Foe' [sic]. Cinema dance tonight at Kowloon Theatre at 5.30 and 9 p.m., picture include Tom Moore in 'Thirty a Week' and comedies. First-…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-08
Summary:

Coronet Theatre's capital programme is now drawing capacity houses. The interesting topical gazette succumbs to the prevailing infection in more than one place. Harold Lloyd's masterpiece 'Number Please' is also included. Film synopsis included. Another film, 'The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-09 - 1921-11-09
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Harold Lloyd in 'Number, Please,' 'The Miracle of Money,' and at 7.15 only, 'The Fantom Foe' [sic]. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 5.30 & 9 p.m., 'The Money Changers' and Comedies. First class dance floor…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-09 - 1921-11-09
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'Number, Please?' Also 'The Miracle of Money.' At 7.15 only, 'The Fantom Foe' [sic]. Kowloon Theatre: Cinema dance tonight at 5.30 and 9 p.m. Pictures including 'The Money Changers' and comedies.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-09 - 1921-11-09
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'Number, Please.' Also 'The Miracle of Money.' At 7.15 only, 'The Fantom Foe' [sic]. Cinema dance tonight at Kowloon Theatre at 5.30 and 9 p.m., pictures include 'The Money Changers' and comedies. First-class…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-10 - 1921-11-10
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Alice Brady in 'His Bridal Night,' and Harold Lloyd in 'Number, Please.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m. only, 'The Money Changers' and 'The Morning After.' Dancing before and after pictures!

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-10 - 1921-11-10
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Select Pictures presents Alice Brady in 'His Bridal Night.' In response to dozens of requests, 'Number, Please?' with Harold Lloyd will be shown with this programme. Illustration included.