A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-17 - 1918-09-19
Summary:

17th, 18th and 19th September, showing 'The Man of Shame' in 7 parts, never shown in Hongkong, and various comics. Full orchestra in attendance. Dress circle, 50 cents; first-class, 30 cents; second-class, 20 cents.

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Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-27 - 1918-09-30
Summary:

27th, 28th, 29th and 30th September, 9.15 performance, screening 'The Mystery Ship' episodes 7 and 8. Also Animated Weekly No. 144 and various comedies. Today matinee, 1st and 2nd episodes of 'The Mystery Ship.'

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Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-12 - 1918-10-14
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Mystery Ship' episodes 11 and 12. Also Animated Weekly No. 145 and various comedies. Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., 'The Mystery Ship' episodes 3 and 4. Manila string band in attendance.

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Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-15 - 1918-10-17
Summary:

Tonight, 9.15 performance, showing 'The White Scar' in 7 parts and comics. Thursday, next matinee, by special request, 'The Man of Shame' in 7 parts.

5
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-16
Summary:

Last night screening of 'The White Scar' and 'The Man of Shame' is expected to screen soon.

6
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-03 - 1919-01-06
Summary:

January 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th, 7.15 and 9.15 performance, 'Mystery of the Double Cross,' episodes 11 and 12. Also 'The Two Trunks,' another comic picture, and Annals of the War No. 4 (interesting events of the European war).

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-12 - 1919-03-12
Summary:

Last performance of all comedy programme at the Coronet. Tonight, special children's matinee at 2.30 p.m.

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-14 - 1919-03-14
Summary:

Saturday at 2.15 p.m., children's matinee of all comedy programme: Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd and Max Linder. Price: 30 and 15 cents. Grown-ups double.

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-09 - 1919-04-09
Summary:

Two full houses on Monday; the same again last night. Have you seen the all-comedy programme at the Coronet yet?

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Headline: Tonight!
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-14 - 1919-04-14
Summary:

Another fine all comedy programme at the Coronet.

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

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Antonio Moreno and Edith Storey in 'Aladdin from Broadway.' Also British Gazette No. 534-535 and comedy. Sunday 13th at 9.15 p.m., showing Henrik Ibsen's world-famous play, 'Ghosts,' etc.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-28 - 1919-07-31
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William S. Hart in 'The Disciple' and two capital comedies. 7.15 p.m. only, the big transatlantic serial in 17 episodes, 'The Bull's Eye' featuring Eddie Polo, episodes 1 and 2, and comedies. Booking for 9.15 p.m. at Robinson's.…

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-31 - 1919-07-31
Summary:

More gorgeous and more entrancing than any other picture ever produced. It is a master production of D. W. Griffith, the wizard of the screen. Showing tomorrow at the Coronet. Prices: $3.00 and $1.50.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-31
Summary:

Intolerance,' D. W. Griffith's greatest spectacle, said to have cost two million dollars, to utilize the services of 125,000 people, and to take three years in the making, will commence an engagement of three nights at the Coronet Theatre. The cast included Mae Marsh, Lilian Gish,…

15
Headline: Tonight
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-01 - 1919-08-01
Summary:

By special arrangement with the management of the Coronet Theatre, F. Marshall Sanderson presents D. W. Griffith's spectacular and historical ten parts drama, 'Intolerance.' Showing at 9.15 p.m. only. Prices: $3.00 and $1.50. Booking at Robinson's. Note: there will be no…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-01 - 1919-08-02
Summary:

August 1st, 2nd and 3rd at 9.15 p.m., 'Intolerance.' At 5.15 p.m., 'The Lily of Poverty Flat.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Bull's Eye,' episodes 1 and 2. Booking for 9.15 p.m. at Robinson's. August 2 Remarks: 7.15 p.m., 'The Bull's Eye' episodes 1…

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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: 1919-08-02 - 1919-08-02
Summary:

At 9.15 p.m., the wonder picture of the age, 'Intolerance.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-02
Summary:

The management of the Coronet Theatre is to be congratulated on screening last night of D. W. Griffith's spectacular drama 'Intolerance.' Detailed film review included. There will be a late car tonight after the show at the Coronet.

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Headline: Town Talk
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-04 - 1919-08-04
Summary:

Intolerance,' Griffith's masterpiece, the picture that everybody should see. In consequence of the enormous success the management has made special arrangements with F. Marshall Sanderson to screen this wonder film two nights more. Tonight and tomorrow night, Monday and Tuesday at 9.15…