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: 1919-05-01 - 1919-05-02
Summary:

Tonight, Paramount in 5 parts, Vivian Martin in 'The Arrival of Perpetua.' Saturday 3rd May, 9.15 p.m. performance, showing Charlie Chaplin pictures, 'The Cure' (2 parts), 'The Fireman' (2 parts) and 'The Floorwalker' (2 parts).

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-01 - 1919-05-02
Summary:

Commencing Saturday, 3rd May, 9.15 p.m. performance, Charlie Chaplin pictures: 'The Cure' 2 parts; 'The Fireman' 2 parts; 'The Floorwalker' 2 parts. This comedy programme will keep you amused from beginning to end. (Book your seats early.) Dress circle: $1.00. First…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-01 - 1919-05-03
Summary:

Tonight, Paramount feature (5 parts), Vivian Martin in 'The Arrival of Perpetua' and Comics. Saturday 3rd, May, Charlie Chaplin pictures: 'The Cure,' 2 parts; 'The Floorwalker,' 2 parts; 'The Fireman,' 2 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-02 - 1919-05-03
Summary:

Commencing Saturday, 3rd May, 9.15 p.m. performance, Charlie Chaplin pictures: 'The Cure' in 2 parts; 'The Fireman' in 2 parts; 'The Floorwalker' in 2 parts. Book your seats early. Dress circle $1.00. First-class 40 cents. Saturday matinee and 7.15 p.m. performance…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-02
Summary:

From tomorrow, Charlie Chaplin comedies in 2 parts will be screened at the Hongkong Theatre, 'The Cure,' 'The Fireman' and 'The Floor Walker.' 'The Hungry Heart' will be shown with new comics at matinee and 7.15 performances.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-03 - 1919-05-05
Summary:

3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th May, tonight at 9.15 p.m., all comedy programme, Charlie Chaplin in: 'The Fireman' in 2 parts; 'The Floorwalker' in 2 parts; 'The Cure' in 2 parts. Saturday matinee and 7.15 p.m. performance, showing 'The Hungry Heart,' drama in 5…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-03
Summary:

In order to break the monotony of photo-dramas and romances, Hongkong Theatre has made a selection of 3 comedies featuring Charlie Chaplin to be screened from today (Saturday) up to Tuesday next. The 3 comedies are 'The Cure,' 'The Fireman' and 'The Floorwalker.' At…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-05
Summary:

The Fireman,' 'The Floorwalker' and 'The Cure,' starred by Charlie Chaplin, were a trio of films calculated to make hyena laugh regularly in Hongkong Theatre. There is another comic film 'Cupid makes a Bull's Eye' which is good but overshadowed by the big…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-05 - 1919-05-05
Summary:

May 3, 4, 5 and 6, 9.15 p.m. tonight, all comedy programme, Charlie Chaplin in: 'The Fireman,' 2 parts; 'The Floorwalker,' 2 parts; 'The Cure,' 2 parts. Saturday matinee and 7.15 p.m. performance, showing 'The Hungry Heart,' drama 5 parts.

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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…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-11 - 1921-11-14
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'The Foolish Virgin,' by Thomas Dixon [sic], author of 'The Birth of a Nation.' Latest Topical Budget and Comedies. Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-11 - 1921-11-14
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'The Foolish Virgin' by Thomas Dixon, author of 'The Birth of a Nation.' Latest Topical Budget and Comedies. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. Tel 951.