A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-09 - 1915-09-10
Summary:

Great attraction at the Vic: for the weekend: on Friday, Exposition Film (2 parts) and 'A Traitor to His Country' (3 parts); on Saturday, Exposition Film (2 parts) and Battling Britishers (3 parts); on Sunday, Exposition film (2 parts) and 'Theodora' (3 parts); on Monday,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-09-10 - 1915-09-13
Summary:

Films screenings including 'A Traitor to His Country', 'Battling Britshers', 'Theodora' and 'Sir Highwayman'; Screening of Pathe's Gazette; Keystone comic: 'Bathing Beauty' and 'A Scream'

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-10-14 - 1918-10-16
Summary:

October 14-16. Performance. Gladys Hulette in 'Over the Hill.' Mr. C. Thereses, card manipulator assisted by Mesdames Senour and Gordon.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-14 - 1918-10-14
Summary:

We have a programme tonight that should please you. Firstly, there is charming little Gladys Hulette in 'Over the Hill,' a 5-part Gold Rooster play with an unusually strong story the scene of which is laid in the office of a small country newspaper. And secondly, we have made…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-10-14
Summary:

A large number of people gathered at the Victoria Theatre last night and were treated to such a bright and engaging show that there are no doubt good houses will be the order at this popular place of entertainment during the stay of Mr. M. C. Theresas and his two charming lady helpers. This…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-14
Summary:

Victoria Theatre was well filled at the opening night of the short variety programme. Artistes appeared and pleased the crowd in addition to a keenly appreciated feature. Performances by M. C. Therese, Mesdames Senour and Gordon. The trio appears again tonight, with an additional feature of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-15 - 1918-10-16
Summary:

Tonight, 9.15 performance, Gladys Hulette in 'Over the Hill.' Also, Mr. C. Thereses, the card manipulator assisted by Mesdames Senour and Gordon. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-16
Summary:

Mr. C. Thereses with Meadames Senour and Gordon continue to attract appreciative audiences at the Victoria Theatre. Tonight is the last opportunity of enjoying the current attraction. The principal film being screened is 'Over the Hill,' featuring the charming Gladys Hulette.

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-10-25 - 1919-10-25
Summary:

Emily Stevens, George Walsh, Gladys Hulette, Enid Markey, Molly [sic] King will all be at the Coronet, together with the string band of 'The Empress of Russia.' The Week's programme: 'Outwitted' featuring Emily Stevens, Gladys Hulette in 'Over the Hill,' George…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-25 - 1919-10-25
Summary:

Emily Stevens, Gladys Hulette, George Walsh, Enid Markey and Mollie King will all be on the Coronet this week, together with the string band of The Empress of Russia, which will be used nightly at 9.15 p.m. to augment, not supersede, our own fine orchestra. Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., last…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-25 - 1919-10-25
Summary:

Emily Stevens, George Walsh, Molly [sic] King, Gladys Hulette, and Enid Markey will all be on view at the Coronet this week, together with the String Band of 'The Empress of Russia,' which will be used nightly at 9.15 p.m. to augment, not supersede, out own fine orchestra. Tonight at 5…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-25 - 1919-11-27
Summary:

Tonight, seventh and eighth episodes of 'The Tiger's Trail.' Also comic and British Gazette. Booking at Anderson's. November 26 Remarks: Today's matinee, Bessie Love in 'Carolyn of the Corners.' November 27 Remarks: Today's matinee, Gladys Hulette in…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-27 - 1919-11-27
Summary:

Tonight, episodes 7 and 8 of 'The Tiger's Trail,' also comics and British Gazette. Today's matinee, Gladys Hulette in 'Over the Hill.' Booking at Anderson's.

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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…