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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-01 - 1919-07-05
Summary:

Twenty-One' on Thursday. July 3-5 remarks: 'Twenty-One' is a romantic picture with two characters. Matinee: 'A Mormon Maid.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-01
Summary:

A really fine picture, which will be released on Thursday at the Victoria, is 'Twenty-One,' a comedy-drama which is extremely amusing. The action of each character is so perfect that is almost impossible to believe that they are played by the same person. Especially is this true when…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-02 - 1919-07-02
Summary:

Come on Thursday to the Victoria. It will rock you with laughter. The picture is an adaptation of Chester's popular story of the same name. Ask Anderson's to reserve your seats.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-03 - 1919-07-03
Summary:

Thursday to Sunday, 'Twenty-One,' a romantic picture with two characters filled by one. A remarkable mix-up. Today's matinee at 5.15 p.m., 'A Morman Maid.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-03
Summary:

A Pathe Play, 'Twenty-one,' a five reel comedy drama, will be shown at the Victoria Theatre, featuring Bryant Washburn. Film plot included.

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Headline: Made Good'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-04 - 1919-07-04
Summary:

That term is appropriate with regard to the success of 'Twenty-One,' a lucky picture although it may or may not be a lucky number. It keeps you in good humour all through, the Victoria management invites you tonight.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-04 - 1919-07-05
Summary:

Thursday to Sunday, 'Twenty-One,' a romantic picture with two characters filled by one. A remarkable mix-up. Saturday's matinee at 2.15 and 5 p.m., final episode of 'Hands Up,' and a delightful long programme. Booking at Anderson's.

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

Monday to Wednesday: 'Joy and the Dragon' featuring Baby Marie Osborne. A Harold Lloyd comedy entitled 'Want $5000' [sic] side-splitting. Booking at Anderson's. July 9 remarks: Matinee: 'Twenty-One.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-07 - 1919-07-09
Summary:

Monday to Wednesday, 'Joy and the Dragon' featuring Baby Marie Osborne. Also a Harold Lloyd comedy entitled 'Want $5000' [sic], side-splitting. Booking at Anderson's. July 8 & 9 Remarks: Wednesday's matinee, 'Twenty-One.'

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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…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-01 - 1919-08-02
Summary:

August 1st, 2nd and 3rd at 9.15 p.m., 'Intolerance.' At 5.15 p.m., 'The Lily of Poverty Flat.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Bull's Eye,' episodes 1 and 2. Booking for 9.15 p.m. at Robinson's. August 2 Remarks: 7.15 p.m., 'The Bull's Eye' episodes 1…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-01
Summary:

The Birth of a Nation' was a tax upon self-control, but far more wearing upon a director must have been in the preparation of the spectacle 'Intolerance' which, at the Coronet Theatre promises to be the sensation of the season. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-01 - 1919-08-01
Summary:

August 1, 2 and 3, 9.15 p.m., 'Intolerance.' 5.15 p.m., 'The Lily of Poverty Flat.' 7.15 p.m., 'The Bull's Eye,' episodes I and II. Booking for 9.15 p.m. at Robinson's.