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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-24 - 1922-04-24
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Half a Chance.' Kowloon Theatre: At 9.15, 'A Perfect Crime.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-24 - 1922-04-24
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Half a Chance.' Kowloon Theatre: At 9.15, 'A Perfect Crime.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-24
Summary:

Half a Chance' will be screened at the Coronet Theatre for the last time this evening. Besides, the Kowloon Theatre shows 'A Perfect Crime' tonight and holds a dress dance tomorrow night.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-24
Summary:

Half a Chance,' the Coronet Theatre's special feature attraction, will be screened for the last time. At Kowloon Theatre, 'A Perfect Crime' will be shown again.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-24
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will screen 'Half a Chance' for the last time, this evening. On the other hand, Kowloon Theatre will screen 'A Perfect Crime' for the last time this evening and a dress dance will be held tomorrow night.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-24 - 1922-04-24
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Half a Chance.' Kowloon Theatre: At 9.15, 'A Perfect Crime.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-25 - 1922-04-25
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'A Perfect Crime.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight, the last Fancy Dress Dance of the season. Tickets $2 at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-25 - 1922-04-25
Summary:

A Perfect Crime' is a crime which is successful, in which your sympathies are with the criminal. Is this possible? See for yourself.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-25 - 1922-04-25
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'A Perfect Crime.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight, the last fancy dress dance of the screen. Tickets $2.00 at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-25
Summary:

A Perfect Crime,' an Associated Producers picture, comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-25
Summary:

A Perfect Crime,' an Associated Producers' film based on a Saturday Evening Post Story, is the keynote of this evening's Coronet Theatre Attraction. Plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-25
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will screen Associated Producers' film 'A Perfect Crime.' It is one of the few pictures that can strictly claim the title of comedy-drama, for it is amusing and serious in turns.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-25 - 1922-04-25
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'A Perfect Crime.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight, the last fancy dress dance of the season. Tickets $2 at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-26 - 1922-04-26
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'A Perfect Crime.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 5.45 & 9.15, Wesley Barry in 'Dinty,' and V. R. C. Regatta. Slightly increased prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-26 - 1922-04-26
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'A Perfect Crime.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 5.45 and 9.15, Wesley Barry in 'Dinty' and V. R. C. Regatta. Slightly increased prices.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-26 - 1922-04-26
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'A Perfect Crime.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 5.45 and 9.15, Wesley Barry in 'Dinty' and V. R. C. Regatta. Slightly increased prices.

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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…