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: 1921-08-20 - 1921-08-20
Summary:

Wherever moving pictures are shown the name of D. W. Griffith is a name to conjure with! A new Griffith production is a screen event of the first importance. You remember the splendours of 'Intolerance' and that masterpiece, unforgettable 'Hearts of the World,' 'Way Down…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-20
Summary:

The other week were published in the North-China Daily News particularly relating to the unaccountably early showing of two Charlie Chaplin features in Shanghai, 'The Kid' last summer and 'The Idle Class' during the present month. It was shown that Ramos Amusements Ltd. had…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-16
Summary:

The famous Griffith picture 'Way Down East' was surrendered this month to Mr. George Mooser, representative of the United Artists Corporation. It marked the first victory of the United Artists Corporation in the fight being waged against motion picture film piracy. For background…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-13
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'The Romance of Happy Valley,' today. The film is written by Griffith, the same master hand of other films like 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Intolerance' and 'Way Down East.' Lillian Gish is the lead actress.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-17
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre is going to host a dance show starring Miss Conchita Blus and Miss Juanita Antido from Singapore performing 'Shimmy Shake,' tomorrow night. A film called 'White Hands' will be shown for the rest of the week. Each night, beginning on Wednesday, a jazz songs and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-18
Summary:

This week at the Kowloon Theatre, Miss Juanita Antido and Miss Conchito are to supplement the ordinary programme by a series of jazz songs and dances. The former is rightly styled a 'Queen of Jazz,' while the latter specializes in the 'shimmy.' In addition, Miss Juanita…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-18
Summary:

Tonight will see the introduction to Hongkong of the famous 'shimmy shake.' The clever girls, Miss Juanita Antido and Miss Conchita Blus, have come up from Singapore to show us Jazz line in Kowloon Theatre. Miss Juanita, is also one of the actresses who figure in 'White Hands,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-19 - 1922-07-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'I Do,' and Wesley Barry in 'Don't Ever Marry.' Kowloon Theatre: At 5.45 and 9.15, Hobart Bosworth in 'White Hands' and Snub Pollard Comedy. Prices as usual.

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-19 - 1922-07-19
Summary:

White Hands' with Hobart Bosworth. Story by C. Gardner Sullivan, directed by Lambert Hillyer. Ilustration included. Prices as usual.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-19 - 1922-07-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Harold Lloyd in 'I Do' and Wesley Barry in 'Don't Ever Marry.' Kowloon Theatre: At 5.45 and 9.15, Juanita and Conchita in songs and dances. Hobart Bosworth in 'White Hands.' Prices: $1.50 and 80 cents.

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-19 - 1922-07-19
Summary:

Tonight, 'White Hands' with Hobart Bosworth. Added attraction: Juanita and Conchita in songs and dances. Tickets: $1.50 and 80 cents. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-19 - 1922-07-19
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'I Do' and Wesley Barry in 'Don't Ever Marry.' Kowloon Theatre: At 5.45 and 9.15, Hobart Bosworth in 'White Hands' and ‘Snub' Pollard comedy. Prices as usual.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-20 - 1922-07-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Harold Lloyd in 'I Do,' and Louise Glaum in 'Sahara.' Kowloon Theatre: Juanita and Conchita, and Hobart Bosworth in 'White Hands.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-20 - 1922-07-21
Summary:

The Coronet: Harold Lloyd in 'I Do' and Louise Glaum in 'Sahara.' Kowloon Theatre: Juanita and Conchita, and Hobart Bosworth in 'White Hands.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-20 - 1922-07-20
Summary:

Juanita and Conchita in songs and dances. Hobart Bosworth in his greatest melodrama, 'White Hands.' Prices: $1.50 and 80 cents.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-20 - 1922-07-21
Summary:

The Coronet: Harold Lloyd in 'I Do' and Louise Glaum in 'Sahara.' Kowloon Theatre: Juanita and Conchita. Also Hobart Bosworth in 'White Hands.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-21 - 1922-07-21
Summary:

The Coronet: Harold Lloyd in 'I Do,' and Fred Stone in 'The Goat.' Kowloon Theatre: Juanita and Conchita, and Hobart Bosworth in 'White Hands.'

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-21 - 1922-07-21
Summary:

Hobart Bosworth in 'White Hands.' Also Juanita and Conchita in songs and dances, and Topical Budget. Prices: $1.50 and 80 cents. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-22 - 1922-07-22
Summary:

The Coronet: Harold Lloyd in 'I Do,' and 'Home Talent' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, last chance of seeing Juanita and Conchita, and Hobart Bosworth in 'White Hands.' Sunday & Monday, Ben Turpin in 'Home Talent.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-22 - 1922-07-22
Summary:

Tonight at the Coronet: 'Home Talent,' 'I Do' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Last night of Juanita and Conchita, and 'White Hands.'