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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-25 - 1919-06-25
Summary:

It is an adaptation on the screen of 'The Lyons Mail,' one of the dramas which firmly established and built the reputation of that fine actor, Sir Henry Irving. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-25
Summary:

The Midnight Stage' will be shown at the Victoria. It is a five reel Frank Keenan photoplay, the successful star in 'The Bells,' adapted and modernized for the screen from Sir Henry Irving's 'The Lyons Mail.' Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-25 - 1919-06-27
Summary:

It is an adaption on the screen of 'The Lyons Mails,' one of the dramas which firmly established and built the reputation of that English actor, Sir Henry Irving. Booking at Anderson's. Film review included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-06-26 - 1919-06-28
Summary:

The Midnight Stage.' It is a capital picture. June 26 remarks: Charlie Chaplin in 'The New Janitor.' June 28 remarks: 'The Midnight Stage' is a powerful drama adapted from 'The Lyon's Mail' of which Sir Henry Irving built his reputation. 'Hands Up…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-26 - 1919-06-26
Summary:

The Midnight Stage' at the Victoria. It is a capital picture. Come early tonight.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-26 - 1919-06-26
Summary:

Thursday to Sunday, 'The Midnight Stage,' adapted from Sir Henry Irving's historic success, 'The Lyons Mail.' Today's matinee, 'Pearl White as a Detective'; 'A Vow,' an Italian production in 4 parts; Charlie Chaplin in 'The New Janitor.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-26 - 1919-06-30
Summary:

Thursday to Sunday, 'The Midnight Stage.' We are showing a fine film entitled 'The Midnight Stage' adapted from Sir Henry Irving's historic success, 'The Lyons Mail.' Today matinee, 'Pearl White as a Detective,' 'A Vow,' an Italian…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-27 - 1919-06-28
Summary:

Thursday to Sunday, 'The Midnight Stage,' adapted from Sir Henry Irving's historic success, 'The Lyons Mail.' Saturday's matinee (2.15 and 5 p.m.), 'Hands Up' (episodes 13 and 14). Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-27 - 1919-06-27
Summary:

Which is a powerful drama adapted from 'The Lyon's Mail' in which Sir Henry Irving built his reputation. We will look out for you tonight. An excellent treat awaits you.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-27
Summary:

There is something magnetic about the name of Mr. Frank Keenan in his relation to moving pictures. He has made a speciality of the late Sir Irving's masterpieces, 'The Bells.' This time, he featured in 'The Midnight Stage,' which is certain to draw good houses.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-30 - 1919-07-02
Summary:

The last episode of 'Hands Up.' Who is the phantom rider? That is answered in this episode. Wednesday's matinee: 'The Midnight Stage.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-01 - 1919-07-02
Summary:

The last episode of 'Hands Up.' Today matinee: 'The Midnight Stage.' Booking at Anderson's.

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

This evening the Victoria is showing at the matinee, 'The Midnight Stage.' This is the last occasion that it will be exhibited. You will be extremely pleased with the picture.

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

This evening at the matinee show the management of the Victoria Theatre is screening 'Th Midnight Stage,' which is the last opportunity offered to cinema-goers who have not witnessed this fine picture of doing so. It featured Frank Keenan and adapted from Henry Irving's story. The…

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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…