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: 1913-12-27
Summary:

The approaching majority of kinematography may well call for a brief review of the extraordinary growth of the industry since that eventful day in 1893 when at the World's Fair, Chicago, Thomas Edison's kinetoscope was introduced to an amazed public. Facts about the picture industry in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-08 - 1914-05-11
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Diamond Mystery'; Coming film: 'The Three Musketeers' (in 12 parts, 12,000 ft), founded on the novel by Alexandre Dumas

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-12 - 1914-05-13
Summary:

Screening of a boxing film: 'Jack Johnson vs Jim Flynn'; Coming film: 'The Three Musketeers' (10 parts, 12,000 ft), founded on the novel by Alexandre Dumas

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-13
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre is showing a championship boxing bout, Jack Johnson versus Jim Flynn, and other interesting programmes. Also, a picture in 10 parts depicting the loves and labours of the three heroes in Alexander Dumas' famous work 'The Three Musketeers.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-14 - 1914-05-14
Summary:

Screening of a Boxing film 'Jack Johnson vs Jim Flynn'; Coming film: 'The Black Circle' (3 parts) and 'The Three Musketeers' (10 parts, 12,000 ft), founded on the novel by Alexandre Dumas

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-15 - 1914-05-18
Summary:

Films screening of 'The Black Circle' (3 parts), the latest Gaumont Graphic and some Comic Pictures; Coming film: 'The Three Musketeets' (10 parts)

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-19 - 1914-05-20
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Three Musketeers' (10 parts, 12,000 ft), based on the novel Alexandre Dumas

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-21 - 1914-05-25
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Three Musketeers' (10 part, 12,000 ft), based on the novel by Alexandre Dumas

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-15 - 1920-03-19
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., British Gazette No. 615. Also 'The Code of the Yukon' and the first ‘Snub' comedy. 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King' episodes 11 and 12.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-08 - 1920-04-08
Summary:

You've heard her on the Victor, see her on the screen, Geraldine Farrar, the world-famous operatic star in Goldwyn's gorgeous photoplay, 'Shadows,' a drama of Eastern days and Alaskan nights in 6 parts. Also another first-rate ‘Snub' comedy, 'Looking for Trouble…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-01 - 1920-05-01
Summary:

Tonight at the Coronet, a splendid news reel, a ‘Snub' comedy that is right up to standard, a six-part Goldwyn play by Rex Beach, and a musical programme that is alone worth the price of admission. None of the petty annoyances caused by inartistic advertising slides, old and scratched…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-31 - 1920-08-02
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Norma Talmadge in 'The Probation Wife,' ‘Snub' Comedy and British Gazette. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 6 and 7.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-03 - 1920-08-06
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Goldwyn presents Mabel Normand in 'The Venus Model,' ‘Snub' comedy and British Gazette. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 6 and 7.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-30 - 1920-09-02
Summary:

Monday to Thursday, August 30 to September 2 at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Dolores Cassinelli in 'Tarnished Reputations.' Also ‘Snub' comedy and the best and most artistic topical ever thrown upon the screen, 'Around the Town.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-30 - 1920-08-30
Summary:

Tonight till Thursday, a Blackton Production, 'Respectable by Proxy,' with Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon. Also Dolores Cassinelli in 'Tarnished Reputations,' ‘Snub' Comedy, Pathe news and Britain's best Topical, 'Around the Town.' Illustration included…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-03 - 1920-09-03
Summary:

Tonight till Monday, Norma Talmadge in 'Her Only Way.' Also ‘Snub' Comedy, Pathe News and 'Around the Town.' September 3 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-06 - 1920-09-06
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Norma Talmadge in 'Her Only Way.' Also ‘Snub' Comedy, Pathe News and 'Around the Town.' At 7.15 p.m., 'Little Red Decides' and comedies.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-18 - 1920-09-18
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Select Pictures presents Mitchell Lewis in 'Jacques of the Silver North' in 6 parts. Also ‘Snub' Comedy and 'Round the Town' [sic]. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-21 - 1920-10-23
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Mabel Normand in 'Pinto.' Also Coronet Review and ‘Snub' Comedy. Super-production prices. At 7.15 p.m., 'Bound and Gagged' episodes 5 and 6.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-01-10 - 1921-01-12
Summary:

Tonight till Wednesday, at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'My Husband's Other Wife.' Also ‘Snub' Comedy and British Gazette.