A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-02
Summary:

For the first time, last night, at the Coronet Theatre, the public of Hong Kong had an opportunity of seeing D. W. Griffith's 'Intolerance.' It attracted more audience than the super-production 'The Daughter of the Gods.' The theme which Mr. Griffith selected for his…

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

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – The writer thought the price of a seat in a cinema, was a luxury (and it certainly is in this Colony). At Blackpool, a velvet seat in a very up-to-date, elegant and comfortable picture house at the modest charge of six pence plus one penny war tax for '…

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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…

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

At 9.15 p.m., 'Intolerance.' At 2.15 p.m., special children's matinee of 'Intolerance.' At 5.15 p.m., 'Three Weeks.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Bull's Eye' episodes 3 and 4. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: An Explanation
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-04
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – The writer believed that the complaint about 'Intolerable' is hardly fair concerning the prices of admission to see the picture. 'Intolerance' is the most expensive picture ever brought out to the Far East, but believing that the foreign…

107
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-04 - 1919-08-04
Summary:

At 9.15 p.m., 'Intolerance.' At 2.15 p.m., special children's matinee of 'Intolerance.' At 5.15 p.m., 'Three Weeks.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Bull's Eye,' episodes 3 and 4. Booking at the Theatre.

108
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-04 - 1919-08-04
Summary:

The most gorgeous and magnificent film ever seen, 'Intolerance,' which owing to its great success here, the management of the Coronet have persuaded Mr. Marshall Sanderson to screen for two nights more. There will also be a special children's matinee at 2.15 p.m. today, at which…

109
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-05 - 1919-08-05
Summary:

The Coronet in its latest enterprise! We have now made arrangements to purchase the rights of the big pictures that we show. As the fruits of this new venture, we invite you to witness 'Intolerance' tonight.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-05 - 1919-08-05
Summary:

Don't miss the last performance of 'Intolerance.'

111
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-05 - 1919-08-05
Summary:

Last two performances of 'Intolerance.'

112
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-05 - 1919-08-05
Summary:

Today at 2.15 p.m., 'Intolerance.' Soldiers, sailors and families $1.00. At 5.15 p.m., Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Lamb.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Bull's Eye' episodes 3 and 4. At 9.15 p.m., 'Intolerance' (last performance).

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-05
Summary:

Intolerance' which has been drawing good houses, will be screened for the last time at the Coronet tonight at 9.15.

114
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-05 - 1919-08-05
Summary:

Today, at 2.15 p.m., 'Intolerance.' Soldiers, sailors and families $1.00. At 5.15 p.m., Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Lamb.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Bull's Eye,' episodes 3 and 4. At 9.15 p.m., 'Intolerance' (last performance).

115
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-15 - 1919-08-14
Summary:

D. W. Griffith's masterpiece 'Intolerance.' Booking at Robinson's.

116
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-15 - 1919-08-16
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, 'Intolerance' at the Coronet.

117
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-15 - 1919-08-15
Summary:

Tonight, 'Intolerance.'

118
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-15 - 1919-08-16
Summary:

August 15th and 16th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., August 17th at 9.15 p.m., D. W. Griffith's masterpiece, 'Intolerance.' Prices: $1.50 and 75 cents. Booking at Robinson's. Patrons are requested to be in their seats at the advertised time for starting the performance, as owing to…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-15 - 1919-08-16
Summary:

August 15 and 16 at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., August 17 at 9.15 p.m., D. W. Griffith's masterpiece, 'Intolerance.' Prices: $1.50 and 75 cents. Booking at Robinson's. August 16 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on the film.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-15 - 1919-08-15
Summary:

We have now made arrangements to purchase the rights of the big pictures that we show, instead of playing them on percentage as heretofore. This means that, with the wholehearted support of cinemagoers, we can show any picture whatsoever at $1.50 per seat at the Coronet; or at $2 at the Theatre…