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: 1919-08-18 - 1919-08-21
Summary:

William Farnum in 'The Man from Bitter Roots.' 'Luke on Tin Can Alley.' Booking at Robinson's. August 20 and 21 remarks: 9.15 p.m. 'Hearts of the World.' Booking at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-18 - 1919-08-21
Summary:

August 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Farnum 'The Man from Bitter Roots' and 'Luke on Tin Can Alley.' August 20 & 21 Remarks: 9.15 p.m., 'Hearts of the World.' Booking at Moutrie's.

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

Hearts of the World' the supreme triumph of D. W. Griffith, who made 'Intolerance,' to be presented at the City Hall for a short period under the management of the Coronet Theatre. Film synopsis included. Booking at the Moutrie's.

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

The 'Hearts of the world' which promises to be a feature of exceptional attraction to cinema-goers of the Colony is being shown at the theatre Royal at 9.15 tonight under the management of the Coronet Theatre.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-20 - 1919-08-27
Summary:

Hearts of the World' at 9.15. It's the same grand production that played for 7 weeks in London. Special music by an augmented orchestra. Booking at Moutrie's. August 21 remarks: Thursday, Friday and Saturday: 'Sharp.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-20 - 1919-08-21
Summary:

As the Coster says in the Punch story, 'there ain't no word' to adequately describe tonight's offering at the Coronet, D. W. Griffith's supreme production, 'Hearts of the World.' Not a war picture, but the sweetest love story ever told.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-20 - 1919-08-21
Summary:

The Coronet at 9.15 prompt, 'Hearts of the World,' not a war picture, but the sweetest love story ever told. Special music by an augmented orchestra. Admission: $2.00 and $1.00. Booking at Moutrie's. Film critiques included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-20
Summary:

The management of Coronet Theatre announces that owing to unforeseen and apparently unavoidable circumstances that have arisen, they have decided to screen 'Hearts of the World' at the Coronet Theatre instead of the theatre Royal as previously announced.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-20
Summary:

The world-famed picture 'Hearts of the World' will be screened at the Coronet Theatre tonight at 9.15, instead of the Theatre Royal as originally intended.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-20 - 1919-08-21
Summary:

Tonight, 5.15 p.m., 'The Man from Bitter Roots.' 'Luke on Tin Can Alley.' 9.15 p.m., 'Hearts of the World.' Booking at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-20 - 1919-08-23
Summary:

The Coronet at 9.15 prompt, 'Hearts of the World.' Special music by an Augmented Orchestra. Admission: $2.00 and $1.00. Booking at Moutrie's. August 21 Remarks: Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 9.15 p.m. sharp. Friday and Saturday at 5.15 p.m. August 23 Remarks: Film review. Names…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-21
Summary:

In consequence of unavoidable circumstances 'Hearts of the World' was shown at the Coronet Theatre last night instead of at the City Hall. The picture is one of the famous Griffith films and is a selection of 12,000 feet from ten times that amount. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-22 - 1919-08-28
Summary:

Tonight, tomorrow and Sunday at 9.10 sharp, today and tomorrow at 5.15 p.m., 'Hearts of the World.' Special music. Augmented orchestra. Prices $2 and $1. Booking at Moutrie's. Children half-price to matinees. August 22 & 23 Remarks: Another ad. on page 3.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-22
Summary:

The love story running through 'Hearts of the World' which is being shown at the Coronet Theatre is one that will appeal to all. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-23 - 1919-08-25
Summary:

Tonight and Sunday at 9.10 sharp, and today at 5.15 p.m., 'Hearts of the World.' Special music by Augmented Orchestra. Prices: $2 and $1. Booking at Moutrie's. Children half price to matinees.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-25 - 1919-08-28
Summary:

Tonight, 'Sharp' and 'Hearts of the World.' Special music, augmented orchestra. Booking at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-25 - 1919-08-27
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 sharp, 'Hearts of the World.' Special music, augmented orchestra. Prices: $2 and $1. Booking at Moutrie's. Children half-price to matinees.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-25 - 1919-08-25
Summary:

Have you seen it yet? Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Hearts of the World.' Booking at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-25 - 1919-08-25
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., when we say, ‘it's a special', we speak Webster's language, 'Hearts of the World.' See this great picture before it's too late. Last few nights.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-26 - 1919-08-28
Summary:

What Shakespeare was among dramatists; what Charles Dickens was among novelists; that D. W. Griffith is among film producers! 'Intolerance' and 'Hearts of the World.' Booking at Moutrie's.