A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-29 - 1919-07-31
Summary:

Tonight, William S. Hart in 'The Disciple' and two Capital [sic] Comedies. The big Trans-Atlantic Serial in 17 episodes 'The Bull's Eye' featuring Eddie Polo: episode 1, 'First Blood' and episode 2, 'The Fearless One.' Also comedies. Booking at…

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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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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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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-02 - 1919-08-05
Summary:

Tonight, 'Intolerance,' 'The Bull's Eye' (episode 1 to 4), 'The Lily of Poverty Flat' and comedies. Booking at Robinson's. August 4 remarks: Griffith's masterpiece. August 4 remarks: 'Three Weeks' at 5.15 p.m. August 5 remarks: Douglas…

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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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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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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-06 - 1919-08-07
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow night, 'The Real Roosevelt,' Rainey's 'Hearts of the Jungle' and 'The Bull's Eye' (episode 3 and 4). Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-07 - 1919-08-09
Summary:

Tonight till Sunday, another fine picture 'The Test' with a very strong plot. A Harold Lloyd comedy 'The Dutiful Dub.' Matinee: 'The Vicar of Wakefield.' Booking at Anderson's. August 8 remarks: Matinee: The final episode of 'The Terror of the Range'…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-08 - 1919-08-09
Summary:

The fine Paramount production 'Big Timber.' Also 'The Wish Bone' and 'Dance Creations.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Bull's Eye' (episode 5, 6 and 7). Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-11 - 1919-08-14
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Adopted Son' and 'The Pest.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Bull's Eye' (episode 8, 9 and 10). Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-14 - 1919-08-15
Summary:

Tonight programme, Frederick Warde in 'Hinton's Double.' 'Toto's Troubles' always trouble about Girls. Matinee 'The Bull's Eye,' episodes 3, 4 & 5. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-14
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre this afternoon, the management is screening episodes 3, 4 and 5 of 'The Bull's Eye,' which has been drawing crowded houses. There will be another matinee tomorrow. The reason for this new departure is that a very fine and stupendous serial, featuring Pearl…

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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.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-15 - 1919-08-15
Summary:

Don't forget today's matinee at the Victoria 'The Bull's Eye' episode 3, 4 and 5.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-16 - 1919-08-16
Summary:

There will never be another $2,000,000 picture. There will never be another 'Intolerance.' If you have not seen the screen's most glorious production, do not miss this last opportunity.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-16 - 1919-08-16
Summary:

Hinton's Double' featuring Frederick Warde. 'Toto's Troubles.' Matinee: 'The Bull's Eye.' Sunday's matinee: 'Candy Girl.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-19 - 1919-08-19
Summary:

Tomorrow: 'Hinton's Double,' a capital picture with Frederick Warde in title role. Thursday: 'The Bull's Eye.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-19
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre are putting on 'Hinton's Double,' a picture featuring the well-known actor, Frederick Ward [sic], in the title role and which has been a money-maker for the theatre, at the matinee tomorrow. On Thursday at the matinee, the 9th, 10th and 11th episodes of '…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-21 - 1919-08-23
Summary:

String band in attendance during the screening of 'The Silver Girl,' a most perfect picture, supreme council sittings. Matinee: 'The Bull's Eye' (episode 9, 10 and 11). Booking at Anderson's. August 22 remarks: Frank Keenan in 'The Silver Girl.' Matinee…