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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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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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-17 - 1919-12-22
Summary:

Nothing wrong with this but the title and that's 'All Wrong.' Pathe presents Bryant Washburn in 'All Wrong,' an extra selected photoplay, a five act comedy drama. December 22 remarks: Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-17 - 1919-12-19
Summary:

Commencing Friday (19th instant), Pathe presents Bryant Washburn in 'All Wrong,' an extra selected photoplay and a joyous five-act comedy-drama. See it at the Victoria Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-18 - 1919-12-20
Summary:

Commencing next Friday, Pathe presents Bryant Washburn in 'All Wrong,' an extra selected photoplay a joyous five act-comedy drama. December 20 Remarks: Ad. on page 5.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-19 - 1919-12-22
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Bryant Washburn in 'All Wrong.' Also Luke's comic and Pathe's News. Today's matinee, 'The Tiger's Trail' episodes 13 and 14. Booking at Anderson's. December 22 Remarks: Today's matinee at 5.15 p.m., Bryant…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-19 - 1919-12-22
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Bryant Washburn in 'All Wrong.' Also Luke's Comic and Pathe's News. Booking at Anderson's. December 19 & 20 Remarks: Today's matinee, 'The Tiger's Trail' episodes 13 and 14. December 20 Remarks: On page 5,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-22 - 1919-12-22
Summary:

Your last opportunity of seeing 'All Wrong' featuring Bryant Washburn. Special matinees today, tomorrow and on Wednesday at 5.15 p.m., 'All Wrong.'

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-23 - 1919-12-23
Summary:

For one night only, tonight! Charlie Chaplin in his million dollar production 'Shoulder Arms.' Matinee: Bryant Washburn in 'All Wrong.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-23 - 1919-12-23
Summary:

For one night only! Tonight, Charlie Chaplin in his million-dollar production, 'Shoulder Arms.' Today's matinee at 5.15 p.m., Bryant Washburn in 'All Wrong.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-23 - 1919-12-23
Summary:

For one night only. Tonight, Charlie Chaplin in 'Shoulder Arms.' Today's matinee at 5.15 p.m., Bryant Washburn in 'All Wrong.' Booking at Anderson's.

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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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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-10-01 - 1920-10-02
Summary:

Dolores Cassinelli in 'The Web of Deceit.' Also showing No.2 of the Coronet Review. At 7.15 p.m., Bryant Washburn in 'All Wrong.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-01 - 1920-10-02
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Dolores Cassinelli in 'The Web of Deceit.' Also showing no. 2 of the Coronet Review. At 7.15 p.m., Bryant Washburn in 'All Wrong.' Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-10-01 - 1920-10-02
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Dolores Cassinelli in 'The Web of Deceit' in 6 parts, also the Coronet Review. At 7.15 p.m., Bryant Washburn in 'All Wrong.' October 1 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'The Web of Deceit' only.