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: 1913-10-03 - 1913-10-06
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Daugter of the People' (in 2 parts); Coming film: 'After' and 'The Escape of the White Glove Gang'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-10-03 - 1913-10-06
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the great dramatic picture, 'The Daughter of the People' in two parts, and some exceedingly comic and interesting pictures will be exhibited. On 7th October, the dramatic picture entitled 'After.' Watch for the grand detective film 'The Escape of the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-29 - 1917-01-30
Summary:

On Jan 29, 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Greed'; 'The Great War'; Pathe's British Gazette; 'Customs of the Anamese'; comics: 'The Bear Skin [sic]'; 'A Vague Suspicion'; on Feb 1, the magnificent drama 'The Daughter of the People' in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-30 - 1917-01-30
Summary:

Screeening of 'The Greed' (7th & 8th episodes); 'The Great War', 'Pathe's British Gazette', 'Customs of the Anamese; Comics: 'The Bear Skin' and 'A Vague Suspicion'; Coming film: 'The Daughter of the People' and 'Iron…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-31 - 1917-02-01
Summary:

On Jan 29, 7th and 8th episodes of 'Greed'; 'The Great War'; Pathe's British Gazette; 'Customs of the Anamese'; comics: 'The Bearskin' and 'A Vague Suspicion'; on Feb 1, the magnificent drama 'The Daughter of the People' in 5 parts…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-31 - 1917-01-31
Summary:

Tonight: Screeening of 'The Greed' (7th & 8th episodes); 'The Great War', 'Pathe's British Gazette', 'Customs of the Anamese; Comics: 'The Bear Skin' and 'A Vague Suspicion'; Coming film: 'The Daughter of the People' and…

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

Tonight at 9.15 pm and for one night only, 'A Daughter of the People,' powerful drama of love, labour and redemption in 5 parts, featuring Saura [sic] Sawyer, Frederick de Belleville and Robert Broderick; the five part drama, with photo illustrations by Irvin Willat surrounds the life…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-01 - 1917-02-01
Summary:

Screening of 'The Daughter of the People'; Coming film: 'Iron Claw'

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

Last night, for one night only, the Victoria Theatre screened a five-part film which has made a great sensation in America 'A Daughter of the People.' tonight, there is a complete change of programme, and further episodes of the popular picture 'The Iron Claw' will be shown…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-12 - 1919-07-15
Summary:

12th, 13th, 14th and 15th July, showing dramatic film in 5 parts, 'The Daughter of the People.' Also various comics. 16th, 17th, 20th, 21st and 22nd July, showing 3rd and 4th episodes, 'The Moon Child.' Please note: peace celebrations, 18th and 19th July, the theatre will be…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-12
Summary:

The third and fourth episodes 'The Moon Child' will not be screened at this Theatre tonight as previously advertised, but the dramatic play 'The Daughter of the People,' in five parts will be given instead. The theatre will be entirely closed on the 18th and 9th, for Peach…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-12 - 1919-07-15
Summary:

July 12, 13, 14 and 15, showing a dramatic film in 5 parts, 'The Daughter of the People,' also various Comics. July 16, 17, 20, 21 and 22, showing 3rd and 4th episodes of 'The Moon Child.' Please note: Peace Celebrations, July 18 and 19. The Theatre will be closed. No…

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-16 - 1919-08-19
Summary:

Tonight, showing episodes 11 and 12 of 'The Moon Child.' 7.15 p.m. performance, showing episodes 7, 8 and 9 of 'The Bull's Eye.' Booking at the theatre. Sunday's matinee at 6 p.m., 'The Daughter of the People.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-16 - 1919-08-16
Summary:

August 16, 17, 18 and 19, showing 11th and 12th episodes of 'The Moon Child.' 7.15 p.m. performance, showing episodes 7, 8 and 9 of 'The Bull's Eye.' Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., 'The Daughter of the People.' Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-18
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre was again crowded on Saturday and Sunday to see episodes 11 and 12 of 'The Moon Child,' featuring Marie Walcamp. The 'Bull's Eye' too is proving very popular. These plays, in addition to the 'Daughter of the people' screened at the matinee…

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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: 1921-12-20
Summary:

The other week were published in the North-China Daily News particularly relating to the unaccountably early showing of two Charlie Chaplin features in Shanghai, 'The Kid' last summer and 'The Idle Class' during the present month. It was shown that Ramos Amusements Ltd. had…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-16
Summary:

The famous Griffith picture 'Way Down East' was surrendered this month to Mr. George Mooser, representative of the United Artists Corporation. It marked the first victory of the United Artists Corporation in the fight being waged against motion picture film piracy. For background…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-13
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'The Romance of Happy Valley,' today. The film is written by Griffith, the same master hand of other films like 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Intolerance' and 'Way Down East.' Lillian Gish is the lead actress.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-04