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: 1913-06-10 - 1913-06-11
Summary:

Films screening of of 'Love's Disception', 'The Evil Genius' and 'Funnicus in Love With the Actress'; Singing performance by Nora Moore; Coming film: 'The Merry Widow'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-11 - 1916-08-11
Summary:

Change of Programme: Eclair presents 'The Evil Genius', London Film Ltd's 'Clancarty', 'In the Enemy's Lines', 'Panama Canal' (4th Series), 'The District Attorneys Burglar', 'Bloomer's Wedding' and 'The Baggage…

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Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-08-11 - 1916-08-14
Summary:

(Out-of-door pictures, location near post office, Kowloon) Change of programme. A drama 'The Evil Genius' in 3 parts by Eclair. A romance 'Clancarty' by London Film Ltd. in 2 parts. Films including 'In the Enemy's Lines,' 'Panama Canal' and 'The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-12 - 1916-08-12
Summary:

Grand Weekend Programme: Eclair presents 'The Evil Genius', London Film Ltd's 'Clancarty', 'In the Enemy's Lines', 'Panama Canal' (4th Series), 'The District Attorneys Burglar', 'Bloomer's Wedding' and 'The Baggage…

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Headline: The Palisade
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-12
Summary:

The theatre tapped fresh resources regarding the production of their films. Films produced by the London Films Ltd. entitled 'Clancarty' and 'The Evil Genius.' will be appreciated. A further series illustrating life and work on Panamas Canal is also shown. The theatre will…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-14 - 1916-08-14
Summary:

Tonight's Programme: Eclair presents 'The Evil Genius', London Film Ltd's 'Clancarty', 'In the Enemy's Lines', 'Panama Canal' (4th Series), 'The District Attorneys Burglar', 'Bloomer's Wedding' and 'The Baggage…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-08 - 1917-09-11
Summary:

Screening of 'Barcelona and Its Mysteries' (1st episode) and 'The Evil Genius'; Coming film: 'Mysteries of Myra'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-09 - 1918-08-12
Summary:

August 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th, the great French drama, 'Instinct.' Also British Gazette No. 455, 'The Flirt,' etc. Booking at Anderson's.

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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: 1922-06-10 - 1922-06-10
Summary:

The Coronet: Today, Bebe Daniels in 'You Never Can Tell.' Tomorrow, Vivian Martin in 'You Never Saw Such a Girl.' Kowloon Theatre: Today, Mahlon Hamilton and Lillian Rich in 'Half a Chance.' Tomorrow, Harold Lloyd in 'The Flirt.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-14 - 1922-06-14
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, all-comedy programme: Mack Sennett's 'Home Talent' in 5 parts. Also Larry Semon in 'The Head Waiter' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Fred Stone in 'The Goat,' Harold Lloyd in 'The Flirt…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-14 - 1922-06-14
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, all comedy programme: Mack Sennett in 'Home Talent' in 5 parts. Larry Semon in 'The Head Waiter' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Fred Stone in 'The Goat.' Harold Lloyd in 'The Flirt' and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-15 - 1922-06-15
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The Sign on the Door.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Fred Stone in 'The Goat' and Harold Lloyd in 'The Flirt.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-15 - 1922-06-15
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The Sign on the Door.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 9.15, Fred Stone in 'The Goat' and Harold Lloyd and Bebe Daniels in 'The Flirt.'

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-04
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-01 - 1922-11-02
Summary:

Way Down East' is here!

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-02
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin, in the flesh, will be in Hongkong next March, accompanied by Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks. Efforts will also be made to induce D. W. Griffith to join the party. This news was given yesterday by Mr. George Mooser, a well-known play producer and film manager. He is the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-02
Summary:

In the motion picture production of 'Way Down East,' David W. Griffith spent ten months to take the scenes. Moreover, the producer has followed closely the original stage drama tale of Lottie Blair Parker and Joseph R. Grismer, and the elaborations occur in the visualising the big…