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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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-08-30 - 1920-09-02
Summary:

Dolores Cassinelli in 'Tarnished Reputations.' August 30 - Sep 2 remarks: 'Snub' Comedy and the best and most artistic topical ever thrown upon the screen 'Around the Town.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-30 - 1920-09-02
Summary:

Monday to Thursday, August 30 to September 2 at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Dolores Cassinelli in 'Tarnished Reputations.' Also ‘Snub' comedy and the best and most artistic topical ever thrown upon the screen, 'Around the Town.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-30 - 1920-08-30
Summary:

Tonight till Thursday, a Blackton Production, 'Respectable by Proxy,' with Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon. Also Dolores Cassinelli in 'Tarnished Reputations,' ‘Snub' Comedy, Pathe news and Britain's best Topical, 'Around the Town.' Illustration included…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-08-30 - 1920-09-02
Summary:

Monday to Thursday, August 30 to September 2, at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Dolores Cassinelli in 'Tarnished Reputations.' Also 'Snub' comedy and 'Around the Town.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-08-31
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is showing 'Tarnished Reputations' and the latest British producing 'Around the Town.' Pathe's Gazette was up to the standard. Mr Ray has secured the Eastern rights for this original and interesting series, and has eight in hand. A laughable Snub Pollard…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-09-03 - 1920-09-06
Summary:

Tonight till Monday, Norma Talmadge in 'Her Only Way.' Snub Comedy, Pathe news, 'Around the Town.' September 6 remarks: At 7.15 p.m., 'Little Red Decides' and comedies.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-03 - 1920-09-03
Summary:

Tonight till Monday, Norma Talmadge in 'Her Only Way.' Also ‘Snub' Comedy, Pathe News and 'Around the Town.' September 3 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-03 - 1920-09-06
Summary:

Tonight till Monday, Norma Talmadge in 'Her Only Way.' Also Snub Comedy, Pathe News and 'Around the Town.' September 6 Remarks: At 7.15 p.m., 'Little Red Decides' and comedies.

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-04
Summary:

A good programme is being shown in the Coronet, with a six-reel picture 'Her Only Way' in which Norma Talmadge is the popular figure. In addition, a Pathe Gazette and Rolin comedy are in the programme as well as Gaumont's new feature 'Around the Town.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-06 - 1920-09-06
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Norma Talmadge in 'Her Only Way.' Also ‘Snub' Comedy, Pathe News and 'Around the Town.' At 7.15 p.m., 'Little Red Decides' and comedies.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-09-11 - 1920-09-14
Summary:

All British programme including 'A Romany Lass' 6 parts. 'Around the Town' and British Gazette. At 7.15 p.m., 'A Daughter of the Poor.' September 13 remarks: At 7.15 p.m., 'The Lure of Heart's Desire.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-11 - 1920-09-11
Summary:

Tonight at the Coronet, Harma Films present the delightful romantic drama, 'A Romany Lass' in 6 parts. Another interesting number of 'Around the Town,' Pathe's British Gazette, and an appropriate programme of British music.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-11 - 1920-09-11
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., all British programme, including 'A Romany Lass' in 6 parts. Also 'Around the Town' and British Gazette. At 7.15 p.m., 'A Daughter of the Poor.'