A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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 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: 1921-11-19 - 1921-11-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'The Fighting Shepherdess,' Snub Comedy and Topical film. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 5.30, Douglas Fairbanks in 'Arizona.' At 9.15, Matheson Lang as 'Mr. Wu' and dancing.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-19 - 1921-11-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'The Fighting Shepherdess.' Also ‘Snub' Comedy and Topical Film. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 5.30 p.m., Douglas Fairbanks in 'Arizona.' Tonight at 9.15, Matheson Lang as 'Mr. Wu.' Dancing after…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-21 - 1921-11-22
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'The Fighting Shepherdess,' Snub Comedy and Topical film. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m. only, Matheson Lang as 'Mr. Wu' and dancing after pictures.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-21 - 1921-11-22
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'The Fighting Shepherdess.' Also ‘Snub' Comedy and Topical film. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m. only, Matheson Lang as 'Mr. Wu.' Dancing after pictures.

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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.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-17
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre is going to host a dance show starring Miss Conchita Blus and Miss Juanita Antido from Singapore performing 'Shimmy Shake,' tomorrow night. A film called 'White Hands' will be shown for the rest of the week. Each night, beginning on Wednesday, a jazz songs and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-18
Summary:

This week at the Kowloon Theatre, Miss Juanita Antido and Miss Conchito are to supplement the ordinary programme by a series of jazz songs and dances. The former is rightly styled a 'Queen of Jazz,' while the latter specializes in the 'shimmy.' In addition, Miss Juanita…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-18
Summary:

Tonight will see the introduction to Hongkong of the famous 'shimmy shake.' The clever girls, Miss Juanita Antido and Miss Conchita Blus, have come up from Singapore to show us Jazz line in Kowloon Theatre. Miss Juanita, is also one of the actresses who figure in 'White Hands,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-19 - 1922-07-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'I Do,' and Wesley Barry in 'Don't Ever Marry.' Kowloon Theatre: At 5.45 and 9.15, Hobart Bosworth in 'White Hands' and Snub Pollard Comedy. Prices as usual.

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-19 - 1922-07-19
Summary:

White Hands' with Hobart Bosworth. Story by C. Gardner Sullivan, directed by Lambert Hillyer. Ilustration included. Prices as usual.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-19 - 1922-07-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Harold Lloyd in 'I Do' and Wesley Barry in 'Don't Ever Marry.' Kowloon Theatre: At 5.45 and 9.15, Juanita and Conchita in songs and dances. Hobart Bosworth in 'White Hands.' Prices: $1.50 and 80 cents.

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-19 - 1922-07-19
Summary:

Tonight, 'White Hands' with Hobart Bosworth. Added attraction: Juanita and Conchita in songs and dances. Tickets: $1.50 and 80 cents. Illustration included.