A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-12-14 - 1912-12-17
Summary:

Showing drama picture 'A Boy's Love', 'The Shipwrecked Mariner' and comics 'Typist for the Occasion' and 'The Rapid Powder'; Performers: Miss Dolly Swift, Miss Gladys Spencer and The Yinns; 7.15 p.m. pictures only

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-12-14 - 1912-12-17
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. Dramas including 'A Boy's Love' and 'The Shipwrecked Mariner.' Comics including 'Typist for the Occasion,' 'The 'Rapid' Powder' and 'Votes for Women.' Acrobatic including The Yinns. Performances by Miss Dolly…

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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: 1919-05-19 - 1919-05-19
Summary:

1. 'The Symbol of Sacrifice,' in 7 parts (10,000 feet) produced by African Film Productions Ltd and dealing with Zulu War; 2. 'A Turf Conspiracy,' a Broadwest all-British super-productions on Nat Gould's novel and featuring England's foremost cinema stars, Violet…

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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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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-01-17 - 1921-01-20
Summary:

Today till Thursday, at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, the burial in Westminster Abbey of an unknown British warrior and Mitchell Lewis in 'Children of Banishment.' Also British Gazette and 'Vod-a-Vil.'

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-01-17 - 1921-01-17
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Symbol of Sacrifice,' a most impressive screen picture of the burial in Westminster Abbey of an unknown British warrior with appropriate musical setting by a largely augmented orchestra. Also Mitchell Lewis in 'Children of Banishment,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-01-17
Summary:

A film recording the entire proceedings, of the ceremonial connected with the burial of an unknown British soldier in the haloed precincts of Westminster Abbey, has been received in Hong Kong and will be shown by Mr. Ray at the Coronet Theatre. It is the first time the film has been shown in the…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-01-21 - 1921-01-21
Summary:

The Coronet management beg to announce that in response to the many requests received, special screenings of the historical and impressive film, the burial of the unknown warrior will be shown this afternoon at 2.30, 3.15 and 4 p.m. Special admission prices: 40 and 30 cents. Today at 5.15, 7.15…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-10
Summary:

Middle East Films, Ld., whose head office in Singapore, is about to open an office in Hongkong. Mr Joe Fisher, general manager of the company, and Mr Ernest A. Hopson, who represents several South African corporations connected with film art are in Hongkong and informed us yesterday that Middle…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-10
Summary:

The Middle East Films, Ld., whose head office is in Singapore, is about to open an office in Hongkong. Mr. Joe Fisher, the general manager of the Company, and Mr. Ernest A. Hopson, who represents several South African corporations connected with film art, are in Hongkong. The first exhibition of…

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-03
Summary:

The photoplay entitled 'The Symbol of Sacrifice' is a remarkable 8 reel portrayal of the Zulu War in South Africa and was produced at a cost over $250,000 by the African Film Productions Ltd. of Johannesburg, South Africa and was screening at the Palladium Theatre. Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-28 - 1921-09-28
Summary:

Showing shortly! The great historical and patriotic drama, 'The Symbol of Sacrifice,' a story of the British flag and its glory in 8 reels. A 'cinemasterpiece' produced at a cost of $250,000. Produced by African Film Productions Ltd.