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: 1917-08-18 - 1917-08-18
Summary:

Screening of 'The Shielding Shadow' (3rd and 4th episodes), 'Spring Time on the Riviera' (colour), Pathe News; Coming film: Max Linder in 'Max, Victim of the Clutching Hand'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-02-20 - 1919-02-22
Summary:

The Count of Monte Cristo,' epoch 7, 'The Last Exploits of Caderousse.' 'A Wiffles Family Intrigue,' two parts of undiluted mirth. Race Week from 24th to 26th. Pathe presents Baby Marie Osborne in 'A Daughter of the West.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-20 - 1919-02-22
Summary:

19th, 20th, 21st and 22nd February at 9.15 p.m., 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' epoch 7; 'A Wiffles Family Intrigue,' two parts of undiluted mirth, well shaken up. Rack week, 24th, 25th and 26th February, Pathe presents Baby Marie Osborne in 'A Daughter of the West.'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-20 - 1919-02-21
Summary:

February 19, 20, 21 and 22 at 9.15 p.m., 'The Count of Monte Cristo' epoch 7 ‘The last Exploits of Caderousse.' In this epoch there are some very fine photographic studies and the acting is superb. 'A Wiffles Family Intrigue,' two parts of undiluted mirth, well shaken up…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-02-22 - 1919-02-24
Summary:

Pathe presents Baby Marie Osborne in 'A Daughter of the West,' a splendid picture specially reserved for the race week.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-22 - 1919-02-24
Summary:

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Pathe presents Baby Marie Osborne in 'A Daughter of the West,' a splendid picture specially reserved for the race week.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-02-22
Summary:

Baby Marie Osborne, the wonderful child star, is more charming than ever in 'A Daughter of the West,' an exciting Pathe production which is to be shown at the Victoria Theatre. For the first time, the remarkable little actress plays an important role in a gripping Western melodrama…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-22 - 1919-02-26
Summary:

February 24, 25 and 26 at 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Baby Marie Osborne in 'A Daughter of the West.' Matinee on Thursday February 27 at 5.15 p.m., 'The Slander' (by special request). Coming, Fredony & Vaudeville Co.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-02-24 - 1919-02-26
Summary:

Pathe presents Baby Marie Osborne in 'A Daughter of the West.' Also 'Slander' by special request. Freedony and Vaudeville Co. is coming. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-24 - 1919-02-27
Summary:

24th, 25th and 26th February at 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Baby Marie Osborne in 'A Daughter of the West.' Matinee, Thursday, the 27th February at 5.15 p.m., 'The Slander' (by special request). Coming, Fredony and Vaudeville Co. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-26
Summary:

There was a fine 5-part picture 'A Daughter of the West' with Baby Marie Osborne being seen to advantage this film. A Comic 'Jerry's Million' was very amusing. Audiences in Victoria Theatre were well satisfied.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-02-27 - 1919-03-01
Summary:

Pathe News No. 26. 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' final epoch 'The Punishment.' 'Mrs. Plum's Pudding' featuring Marie Tempest. Freedony and Vaudeville Co. is coming. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-27 - 1919-02-28
Summary:

February 27 and 28, March 1 and 2, 9.15 p.m., Pathe News No. 26. 'The Count of Monte Cristo' final epoch ‘The Punishment.' Matinee Sunday, March 2 at 6 p.m., 'Mrs. Plum's Pudding' featuring Marie Tempest.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-28 - 1919-03-01
Summary:

28th February, 1st and 2nd March at 9.15 p.m., Pathe News No. 28 and 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' final epoch. Matinee Sunday, 2nd March at 6 p.m., 'Mrs. Plum's Pudding' featuring Marie Tempest. Coming, Fredony and Vaudeville Co. Booking at Anderson's.

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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 Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-17
Summary:

The Come Back,' the principal item in the Coronet Theatre programme, is thoroughly deserving of the crowded houses it is drawing nightly. Harold Lockwood and May Allison have done an excellent work in the leading parts. Film plot included. The programme also includes Harold Lloyd's…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-20 - 1919-11-21
Summary:

Tomorrow, positively for one night only! Theda Bara in her greatest vampire Part in 'The Serpent.' Booking at Robinson's. November 21 remarks: The best Pathe news.