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: 1917-04-16
Summary:

A select party attended the Victoria Theatre at the invitation of the management as a new series of films, instructive picture and drama were exhibited. The 'Paramount Pictures' have been brought to Hongkong by Mr. J. W. Allen, the foreign agent of the Progressive Motion Picture…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-28 - 1917-04-28
Summary:

On Apr 30, Daniel Frohman presents, Pauline Frederick in the great Paramount picture, 'Sold' in 5 parts; Pathe's British Gazette, The Great War; a screaming comedy, 'Entirely under New Management' in 2 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-30 - 1917-04-30
Summary:

Daniel Frohman presents Pauline Frederick in Paramount's 'Sold'; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette, The Great War

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-30
Summary:

The manager of the Victoria Theatre, Mr. J. J. Blake, got rather a surprise on Saturday night, when a body of a hundred men of the Middlesex Regiment marched up to the theatre while they were supposed to go to the theatre Royal. They were being thrilled by Laughing Mask. 'Sold' will be…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-01 - 1917-05-01
Summary:

Tonight, Crook's Revenge in 3 parts; 'Labour's Struggle' in 3 parts; war graphic and comics; on May 2, a powerful drama 'Sold' in 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-01 - 1917-05-02
Summary:

On May 2, the marvellous drama 'The Broken Oath' in 5 parts, wonderful acting and scenery; comedy, 3rd series of 'Rufus Wallingford' [sic]; 'Every Inch a Hero,' Pathe's Gazettes; the concert is cancelled; 'Sold' will be screened at the Bijou for two…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-01 - 1917-05-01
Summary:

Screening of 'Sold', Pathe's 'Rufus Wallingford' (3rd Series), Pathe's British and French Gazettes, 'Every Inch A Hero' (Comic); Coming performance in aid of oversea aeroplane fund

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-02 - 1917-05-03
Summary:

Tonight, a very sensational drama 'Sold' in 5 parts; war graphic and comics.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-02 - 1917-05-02
Summary:

Screening of 'The Broken Oath', 'Rufus Wallingford' (3rd Series), 'Every Inch A Hero', Pathe's Gazettes; 'Sold' will be screened at Bijou Theatre

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-02 - 1917-05-03
Summary:

Screening of 'Sold', War Graphic and Comics

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-03
Summary:

A five reel picture 'Sold' with fine screening and acting is shown at the Victoria Theatre.

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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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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…