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: 1917-06-25
Summary:

Juvenile crime in Britain and Germany has, according to the home papers, been largely on the increase since the war began. As is generally the case, the thefts were undertaken in order to obtain money for entrance to a cinema show. The authority of parents is seldom regarded so far as cinema…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-12 - 1919-02-12
Summary:

A short while ago we introduced to you a new Fox Star – George Walsh – and everything that we said about him fourteen crowded houses corroborated. Tomorrow we shall show upon the screen at the Coronet another actor of eminence, but of an entirely different style – William S. Hart – in a…

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Headline: Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-02-13 - 1919-02-15
Summary:

Tonight, William S. Hart in 'Hell's Hinges.' Charlie Chaplin in 'Charlie at the Show.' 'Fatty's Chance Acquaintance' and British Gazette, No. 487. Booking at Robinson's

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-13 - 1919-02-15
Summary:

13th, 14th, 15th and 16th February, William S. Hart in 'Hell's Hinges,' Charlie Chaplin in 'Charlie at the Show,' 'Fatty's Chance Acquaintance' and British Gazette No. 487. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-13 - 1919-02-13
Summary:

A short while ago we introduced to you a new Fox star, George Walsh and everything that we said about him fourteen crowded houses corroborated. Tonight, we shall show upon the screen at the Coronet another actor of eminence, but of an entirely different style, William S. Hart in a wonderful…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-13 - 1919-02-15
Summary:

February 13, 14, 15 and 16, 1919, William S. Hart in 'Hell's Hinges' and Charlie Chaplin in 'Charlie at the Show.' Also showing 'Fatty's Chance Acquaintance' and British Gazette No. 487. Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-17
Summary:

Hell's Hinges' and two comics proved a great draw in Coronet last night. Tonight, Tuesday and Wednesday, another capital programme 'Caligula,' a 4-acts portrays the life of Roman Emperor will play. There is also a popular comic 'Lonesome Luke – Plumber' and a…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-01 - 1919-05-01
Summary:

William S. Hart in 'The Desert Man.' The screen's most popular star in a great photoplay. Better than 'Hell's Hinges'.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-01 - 1919-05-01
Summary:

William S. Hart in 'The Desert Man,' the screen's most popular star in a great photoplay. Better than 'Hell's Hinges.'

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

William S. Hart in 'The Desert Man.' The screen's most popular star in a great photoplay, better than 'Hell's Hinges.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-28 - 1919-07-28
Summary:

When I saw the scene in 'Hell's Hinges' where the crowd goes after the parson, the thought come to me, 'What a surprise if William S. Hart were playing the part of the gentleman in black. The same thought must have occurred to Thos. H. Ince for he has produced this very…

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

When I saw the scene in 'Hell's Hinges' where the crowd goes after the parson, the thought came to me, 'What a surprise there would be for everybody concerned if William S. Hart were playing the part of the gentleman in black! The same thought must have occurred to Thos. H.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-28 - 1919-07-28
Summary:

H. W. Ray's comment on 'The Disciple,' mentioning the producer, Thos. H. Ince, the director or actor, William S. Hart and his another film, 'Hell's Hinges.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-30 - 1919-07-31
Summary:

F. Marshall Sanderson will present on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. D. W. Griffith's colossal spectacle 'Intolerance'. The picture that has all the stars: Lillian Gish, Constance Talmadge, Bessie Love, Miriam Cooper and Elmo Lincoln (Tarzan). Sir Herbert Tree - Douglas Fairbanks -…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-30
Summary:

See D. W. Griffith's 'Intolerance' when it opens at the Coronet Theatre on Friday evening next, if you would be amazed and thrilled and fascinated by what has been called the most novel, stupendous and magnificent stage work the world has ever known. One performance will be given…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-30 - 1919-08-04
Summary:

By special arrangement with the Coronet, F. Marshall Sanderson will present on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 1, 2 and 3, at 9.15 p.m. only, D. W. Griffith's colossal spectacle 'Intolerance,' the picture that has all the stars: Lillian Gish, Constance Talmadge, Bessie Love,…

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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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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: 1919-07-31
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,…

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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…