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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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-01 - 1920-10-02
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Dolores Cassinelli in 'The Web of Deceit.' Also showing no. 2 of the Coronet Review. At 7.15 p.m., Bryant Washburn in 'All Wrong.' Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-10-01 - 1920-10-02
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Dolores Cassinelli in 'The Web of Deceit' in 6 parts, also the Coronet Review. At 7.15 p.m., Bryant Washburn in 'All Wrong.' October 1 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'The Web of Deceit' only.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-21 - 1920-10-23
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Mabel Normand in 'Pinto.' Also Coronet Review and ‘Snub' Comedy. Super-production prices. At 7.15 p.m., 'Bound and Gagged' episodes 5 and 6.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-10-21 - 1920-10-23
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Mabel Normand in 'Pinto.'Also Coronet Review and Snub Comedy. Super-production prices. At 7.15 p.m., 'Bound and Gagged' episodes 5 and 6. October 21 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on the autumn super-season programmes, ‘Snub' Pollard in '…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-05 - 1920-11-08
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Harold Lloyd in 'Captain Kidd's Kids,' June Caprice in 'In Walked Mary' and the Coronet Review. Super-production prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-05 - 1920-11-05
Summary:

Firstly, the Coronet Review with home events that are right band up to date including the cool strike and latest football. Secondly, June Caprice in 'In Walked Mary,' a most delightful little girl in an equally pleasant film play. Thirdly, Harold Lloyd in his $100,000 comedy, '…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-11-05 - 1920-11-08
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'Captain Kidd's Kids.' Also June Caprice in 'In Walked Mary' and the Coronet Review. Super-production prices. November 5 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'Captain Kidd's Kids' and 'In Walked Mary.'…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-19 - 1920-11-22
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Harold Lockwood in 'Pals First' and latest from home in the Coronet Review. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Mystery of 13,' episodes 1 and 2.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-19 - 1920-11-19
Summary:

It is upon this theme that 'Pals First,' Harold Lockwood's only special production and his last picture before he died, is based. It is a big story with a perfectly legitimate surprise in it. You will enjoy also the very fine Coronet Review. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-11-19 - 1920-11-22
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Harold Lockwood in 'Pals First.' Also latest from home in the Coronet review. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Mystery of 13' episodes 1 and 2. November 19 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'Pals First' and Coronet Review. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-23 - 1920-11-26
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Dustin Farnum in 'The Light of Western Stars' and October home news in the Coronet Review. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Mystery of 13' episodes 3 and 4.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-23 - 1920-11-23
Summary:

Tonight till Friday, 'The Light of Western Stars,' a triumph for Dustin Farnum. See it early. You'll want to see it twice. See also the latest Coronet Review with October news from home and a liberal installment of the popular 'Around the Town.' Picture included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-16 - 1920-12-18
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, William Desmond in 'A Broadway Cowboy,' Coronet Review and ‘Snub' Pollard in 'Call a Taxi.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-16 - 1920-12-16
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Jesse D. Hampton presents William Desmond in 'A Broadway Cowboy.' Also showing ‘Snub' Pollard in 'Call a Taxi' and November news from home in Coronet Review. Illustration included.