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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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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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-10-17 - 1919-10-25
Summary:

Commencing tomorrow night, Charlie Chaplin in 'Sunnyside.' October 18 remarks: Booking at Anderson's. Matinee: Final episode of 'The Lightning Raider' and Geraldine O'Brien in 'Woman's Fight.' October 20 and 21 remarks: Harold Lloyd in 'Spring…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-18 - 1919-10-24
Summary:

Saturday and Sunday 9.15 p.m., a grand comedy night, Charlie Chaplin in 'Sunnyside.' Prices: $1.50, $1.00 and 70 cents. Booking at Anderson's. October 18 Remarks: Today's matinee, 3.15 and 5 p.m., final episode of 'The Lightning Raider.' Sunday's matinee, Miss…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-20 - 1919-10-23
Summary:

Monday and Tuesday at 9.15 p.m., now drawing packed houses, a grand comedy night, Charlie Chaplin in his third million-dollar comedy, 'Sunnyside.' Also Harold Lloyd in 'Spring Fever' and News Budget. Prices: $1.50, $1.00 and 70 cents. Booking at Anderson's. October 22…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-10-25 - 1919-10-28
Summary:

An attractive bill final episode of 'The Lightning Raider' and 'It Happened to Adele,' a clever Gold Rooster play in five parts. Matinee: Charlie Chaplin in 'Sunnyside.' Booking at Anderson's.

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

Tonight and tomorrow night, an attractive bill, final episode of 'The Lightning Raider' and 'It Happened to Adele,' a clever Gold Rooster play in five parts. Today's matinee at 2.15 and 5 p.m., Charlie Chaplin in 'Sunnyside.' Prices: 60 cents and 30 cents.…

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

Tonight and tomorrow night, an attractive bill, final episode of 'The Lightning Raider' and 'It Happened to Adele,' a clever Gold Rooster play in 5 parts. Today's matinee: 2.15 and 5 p.m., Charlie Chaplin in 'Sunnyside.' Prices: 60 cents and 30 cents. Booking…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-27 - 1919-10-28
Summary:

Tonight's attractive programme, 'It Happened to Adele,' a first-class Gold Rooster play and the last episode of 'The Lightning Raider.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-27 - 1919-10-28
Summary:

Tonight's attractive programme, 'It Happened to Adele,' a first-class Gold Rooster play and the last episode of 'The Lightning Raider.' 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…

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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…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-11 - 1921-11-14
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'The Foolish Virgin,' by Thomas Dixon [sic], author of 'The Birth of a Nation.' Latest Topical Budget and Comedies. Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-11 - 1921-11-14
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'The Foolish Virgin' by Thomas Dixon, author of 'The Birth of a Nation.' Latest Topical Budget and Comedies. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. Tel 951.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-13
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'The Romance of Happy Valley,' today. The film is written by Griffith, the same master hand of other films like 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Intolerance' and 'Way Down East.' Lillian Gish is the lead actress.