A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1898-04-07
Summary:

A complete change of programme was presented last night, at the entertainment given by Carl Hertz, in the City Hall. A number of remarkably lifelike pictures were shown by the cinematograph, 'A Call on the London Fire Brigade' being receiver with great enthusiasm. 'Persimmon…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-24
Summary:

There is soon to be offered to the picture-going public of Hongkong, a sensational picture entitled 'Tarzan of the Apes.' A China Mail reporter had a chance to attend a private show in Coronet yesterday and provided details for this film. This picture will be followed by a sequel:…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-06
Summary:

The screening of Ambassador Gerard's famous 'Four Years in Germany' [sic], adapted from his book. The picture is being screened in the City Hall on Saturday and Monday evenings, as the Coronet Theatre accommodation being considered inadequate.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-06-09
Summary:

The Hong Kong public for the first time saw that wonderful film 'My Four Years in Germany' at the Theatre Royal on Saturday night and will again have an opportunity of witnessing it tonight. The management of the Coronet Theatre has performed a great public service by arranging to have…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-09
Summary:

The consensus of opinion of those who saw 'My Four Years in Germany' at the theatre Royal on Saturday night was that the management of the Coronet has done us a good turn by bringing this film to Hongkong. This picture has given a decided flip to the 'Lest We Forget' feeling…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-06-12 - 1919-06-18
Summary:

The Coronet presents Ambassador James W. Gerard's 'My Four Years in Germany' for three nights only. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-12 - 1919-06-18
Summary:

Ambassador James W. Gerard's 'My Four Years in Germany' for three nights only. Time and price details included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-12 - 1919-06-14
Summary:

The Coronet presents Ambassador James W. Gerard's 'My Four Years in Germany' for three nights only as follows: Friday, June 13th, at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m.; Saturday, June 14th, at 2.15, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m.; Sunday, June 15th, at 6 p.m. and 9.15 p.m. Prices: 9.15 p.m., $2.00 and $1.00…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-14
Summary:

My Four Years in Germany' will be played at the Coronet for the last time.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-14
Summary:

There will be an augmented orchestra at the 9:15 p.m. performance at the Coronet on Sunday evening when 'My Four Years in Germany' will be played for the last time.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-16 - 1919-06-16
Summary:

2,800 people came to the Coronet to see 'Jack and the Beanstalk'; 2,600 saw 'The Yankee Way.' Up to the present, less than 1,500 have seen 'My Four Years in Germany.' This is not as it should be. When the possibility presented itself of securing this epic of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-16
Summary:

At the Coronet Theatre during the Weekend large houses witnessed the production of 'My Four Years in Germany' (the experiences of Ambassador J. W. Gerard up to the time of the U. S. entering the war). Film reviews included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-16 - 1919-06-18
Summary:

The Coronet presents Ambassador James W. Gerard's 'My Four Years in Germany' for three nights more at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Prices: 9.15 p.m., $2.00 and $1.00; 5.15 p.m., $1.00 and 60 cents. Booking for 9.15 p.m. at Robinson's.

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Headline: A Straight Talk
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-16 - 1919-06-16
Summary:

People's responses to My Four Years in Germany in Peking and Hong Kong and number of audience comparing with 'Jack and the Beanstalk' and 'The Yankee Way' in the Coronet mentioned.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-17
Summary:

In common with other communities the Chinese of the Colony are showing considerable interest in this splendid film at the Coronet. Hon. Mr. Lau Chu Pak and party were present last night and this afternoon the students of some of the schools, including St. Stephen's College and Diocesan…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-16 - 1919-07-18
Summary:

July 16th, 17th and 20th, 1919, Edna May in 'Salvation Joan' in 7 parts. Booking (for 9.15 p.m.) at Robinson's. July 18 Remarks: Tomorrow at 11 a.m. and 2.30 p.m., 'My Four Years in Germany.' Prices: 60 cents and 30 cents.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-18 - 1919-07-18
Summary:

Today, at 2.30 p.m., and Sunday at 9.15 p.m., 'Salvation Joan.' Tomorrow, at 11 a.m. and 2.30 p.m., 'My Four Years in Germany.' Prices; 60 cents and 30 cents. Booking (for 9.15 p.m.) at Robinson's.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-12 - 1920-01-15
Summary:

Why waste words in praise of Select Pictures or Norma Talmadge? 'De Luxe Annie,' Select's latest picture. It was a big Saturday Evening Post success. 'My Four Years in Germany' is a Crook story that differs from anything of the kind. January 12 remarks: Emily Stevens in…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-12 - 1920-01-12
Summary:

One does not gild refined gold nor does one paint the lily; then why waste words in praise of Select Pictures or Norma Talmadge? 'De Luxe Annie,' Select's latest picture featuring Norma Talmadge, with the cast of 'My Four Years in Germany.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-12 - 1920-01-15
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Norma Talmadge in 'De Luxe Annie.' At 7.15 p.m., Emily Stevens in 'Outwitted.' January 12 Remarks: Today at 5.15 p.m., the well-known 'Daydreams' String Band have very kindly consented to play selections during the performance. On page 5…