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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-28 - 1917-03-03
Summary:

On Mar 2, 'Two Little Vagabonds,' 1st episode in 4 parts; 'Another's Fault' and 'The Great War'; interesting: 'Florence Rose Fashions' and 'Betty Prepares for Cool Weather'; comic: 'A Film Johnnie' by Chaplin.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-28
Summary:

Last night, a very pretty four-part story film 'For Love of a Maid' was shown at the Victoria Theatre. The leading role is in the hands of Miss Jackie Saunders, and the whole thing is exceedingly well done. We are informed that the Victoria management will soon be presenting a film…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-01 - 1917-03-01
Summary:

Screening of 'Two Little Vagabonds' (1st episode), 'The Great War', Interesting: 'Florence Rose Fashions' (Betty Prepards For Cool Weather) and 'A Film Johnnie' by Chaplin

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-02 - 1917-03-03
Summary:

Screening of 'The Two Little Vagabonds' (1st episode), story of Pierre Decourielle, adapted by Geo. R. Sims and Arthur Shirley; 'The Great War (Series D15)' depicting interesting incidents of the Eastern Front and Comics

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-02 - 1917-03-05
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Two Little Vagabonds' (1st episode), 'The Great War', Interesting: 'Florence Rose Fashions' (Betty Prepards For Cool Weather) and 'A Film Johnnie' by Chaplin

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-05 - 1917-03-07
Summary:

On Mar 6, 17th and 18th episodes of 'Greed'; 'The Great War' and various comics; on Mar 8, 2nd episode of 'Two Little Vagabonds.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-05
Summary:

The weekend programme at the Victoria Theatre has, as its chief attraction, a remarkable film version of the popular melodrama 'The Two Little Vagabonds.' The staging is quite in Messrs. Pathe's best style, and the various roles are in the hands of French artists, many of whom…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-06 - 1917-03-08
Summary:

Screening of 'Greed' (17th & 18th episodes), The Great War and Various Comics; Coming film: 'Two Little Vagabonds'

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-08 - 1917-03-10
Summary:

On Mar 9, 2nd episode of 'Two Little Vagabonds' in 4 parts; 'The Great War,' Keystone, Chaplin, and other comics.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-09 - 1917-03-10
Summary:

Tonight, the send and final episode of the 'Two Little Vagabonds,' the film version of the immortal melodrama adapted by Geo. R. Sims and Arthur Shirley; episode of 'Fanfan and Claudinet'; 'The Great War 1914-17,' depicting incidents of the front of Somme, Verdun,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-09 - 1917-03-09
Summary:

Screening of 'Two Little Vagabonds' (2nd episode), 'The Great War', Keystone, Chaplin and other Comics

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-09 - 1917-03-10
Summary:

Screening of 'The Two Little Vagabonds' (2nd episode), adapted by Geo. R. Sims and Arthur Shirley; 'The Great War 1914-17' depicting incidents of Somme, Verdun and Salonika, 'Animals on Nursery Stage' coloured film of nature series; Coming film: 'Salambo…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-10 - 1917-03-10
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Two Little Vagabonds' (2nd episode), 'The Great War', Keystone, Chaplin and other Comics

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-12 - 1917-03-12
Summary:

Band night; Screening of 'Two Little Vagabonds', Chaplin Comedy 'Charlie At Work' and 'Sage Brush Leading Lady'

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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…