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: 1919-07-15 - 1919-07-18
Summary:

Whatever you do you must not miss 'The Narrow Path' which the Victoria Theatre is screening on Thursday night. July 18 remarks: 'The Narrow Path' will give you furiously to think. Fine photography and faultless setting.

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Headline: Whatever You Do
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-16 - 1919-07-17
Summary:

You must not miss 'The Narrow Path' which the Victoria Theatre is screening on Thursday night. The double standard of morality is expressed in 'The Narrow Path.' In the eyes of the world the woman must pay. The picture will keep you thinking.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-17 - 1919-07-17
Summary:

Thursday to Sunday, another super moral picture entitled 'The Narrow Path,' which will give you furiously to think. Fine photography and faultless acting. Thursday's matinee at 5.15 p.m., 'From America to Europe by Airship.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-17
Summary:

Victoria patrons who have seen 'The Moral Suicide' at the Victoria Theatre were unanimous in the praise of that fine photoplay. The management of the Victoria has gone a step better and got a picture entitled 'The Narrow Path' which will be screened tomorrow night. Film plot…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-17 - 1919-07-18
Summary:

Thursday to Sunday, another superb moral picture entitled 'The Narrow Path,' which will give you furiously to think. Fine photography and faultless acting. Thursday's matinee at 5.15 p.m., 'From America to Europe by Airship.' July 18 Remarks: On 'The Narrow Path…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-18 - 1919-07-18
Summary:

Today: 'The Narrow Path.' Tomorrow: 'The Terror of the Range.' Sunday: Entire Comic Programme with Max Linder and Lonesome Luke.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-18 - 1919-07-18
Summary:

Thursday to Sunday, another superb moral picture entitled 'The Narrow Path,' which will give you furiously to think. Fine photograph and faultless acting.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-21 - 1919-07-23
Summary:

New episodes of 'The Terror of the Range.' Harold Lloyd in 'Ask Father.' Matinee: 'The Narrow Path.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-21 - 1919-07-23
Summary:

New episodes of 'The Terror of the Range.' Also Harold Lloyd in 'Ask Father.' Wednesday's matinee, 'The Narrow Path.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-21 - 1919-07-23
Summary:

New episodes of 'The Terror of the Range.' Harold Lloyd in 'Ask Father.' Wednesday matinee, 'The Narrow Path.'

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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…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-30
Summary:

About a year ago the famous house of Pathe, in announcing its intention to enter the big feature field, gave out a list of 'Extra Selected Star Photoplays,' each of which would feature a well-known and popular player, and for the production of which would be called into play all of the…

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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…