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: 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: 1919-09-24 - 1919-09-26
Summary:

24th, 25th and 26th September, showing Paramount feature in 5 parts, Marguerite Clark in 'The Seven Sisters.' Saturday 27th September, see 'Houdini.' Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-27 - 1919-09-30
Summary:

Commencing Saturday 27th September, showing 1st and 2nd episodes of 'Houdini' in the great mystery serial and comics. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-01 - 1919-10-03
Summary:

1st, 2nd and 3rd October, showing drama in 5 parts, Beatriz Michelena in 'Mignon' and various comics. Saturday 4th, see episodes 3 and 4 of 'Houdini.' Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-04 - 1919-10-07
Summary:

4th, 5th, 6th and 7th October, showing episodes 3 and 4 of 'Houdini' and comics. Wednesday 8th, see Annette Kellerman in 'Neptune's Daughter.' Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-08 - 1919-10-10
Summary:

8th, 9th and 10th October, showing a great dramatic film in 7 parts, Annette Kellerman in 'Neptune's Daughter.' Saturday 11th, episodes 5 and 6 of 'Houdini.' Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-11 - 1919-10-14
Summary:

From 11th to 14th October, showing episodes 5 and 6 of 'Houdini.' Monday 13th, matinee at 5 p.m., Kathlyn Williams in 'Big Timber,' Paramount in 5 parts. Booking at the theatre. October 14 Remarks: Ad. on 'Houdini' only.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-18 - 1919-10-21
Summary:

From Saturday, 18th to Tuesday, 21st October, showing episodes 7 and 8 of 'Houdini' and various comics. Sunday no matinee. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-22 - 1919-10-24
Summary:

22nd, 23rd and 24th October, showing drama in 5 parts, 'Jane Shore' and various comics. Saturday 25th, see episodes 9 and 10 of 'Houdini.' Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-25 - 1919-10-28
Summary:

25th, 26th, 27th and 28th October, showing episodes 9 and 10 of 'Houdini' and various comics. Wednesday 29th, see Blanche Sweet in 'The Evil Eye.' Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-01 - 1919-11-04
Summary:

For four nights only, commencing Saturday 1st November, 9.15 p.m. performances, Selig presents Kathlyn Williams and Wheeler Oakman in 'The Ne'er-Do-Well.' Drama complete in 10 parts. Book your seats early. Matinees and 7.15 p.m. performances, showing 11th and 12th episodes of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-07 - 1919-11-10
Summary:

For 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th November at 9.15 p.m., also matinees on Friday and Monday, Chrystine Mayo, Paula Shay and Joseph Burke in 'A Fool's Paradise,' a society drama. 7.15 p.m. and Saturday matinee, episodes 13 and 14 of 'Houdini.' Booking at the theatre. November 10…

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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: 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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-10
Summary:

Way Down East,' a production of David Wark Griffith based on the old play by Lottie Blair Parker, will come to the Coronet Theatre on Monday. David Wark Griffith is known for 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Intolerance,' 'Broken Blossoms,' and 'Hearts of the…

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-27 - 1923-01-27
Summary:

You must not confuse D. W. Griffith's recent productions with his earlier work! The following are recognised the world over as his masterpieces! 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Intolerance,' 'Hearts of the World,' 'The Great Love,' 'The Idol Dancer,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-09
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-12
Summary:

London, Oct. 15 – The Paris correspondent of the Morning Post states that a sensation has been caused in the French film world. Despite the Government's refusal to allow the exhibition of D. W. Griffith's 'Birth of Nation' film, it was shown in Paris for two days, and the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-08
Summary:

David W. Griffith's masterful motion picture elaboration of 'Way Down East' is now showing at the Coronet Theatre. Again, as in the case of 'The Birth of a Nation,' Griffith has turned to a success of the stage for his material. When Lottie Blair Parker and Joseph…