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: 1914-05-13
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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-05-18
Summary:

The Three Mile Limit' screened at the Bijou is an attractive film. The Gibson girls are as lively and as much appreciated as ever. Further episodes in the fortunes of the one and only 'Max' and of his brother mirth maker, 'Wiffles,' together with the latest one and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-03-13
Summary:

One of the local cinematograph theatres has been screening a film founded on a novel by Gabriele D' Annunzio. The manufacturers tend to produce morbidly sensational novels rather than dramatised or photographic representations of recognised plays. When Victor Hugo's 'Les…

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Headline: Flickers
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-14
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-19
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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-20
Summary:

Within last year (according to a writer in the New York Herald) there has been a marked lowering of salaries throughout the motion picture ranks, amounting in some instance to more than 50 per cent. A sage of Hollywood thus summarised the present salary situation. Several top listed actor and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-19
Summary:

Harold Lloyd's comedy 'A Sailor Made Man' is still an attraction at the Coronet Theatre. However, it will have to give place to 'The Girl in the Taxi' tomorrow. Besides, at the Star Theatre, Charles Ray's 'Greased Lightning' will be shown from tonight till…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-19
Summary:

Coronet Theatre has decided to screen the four-reel Harold Lloyd comedy 'A Sailor-Made Man' for one extra day. The screening of 'The Girl in the Taxi' has been postponed to tomorrow.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-20
Summary:

The Girl in the Taxi,' in which Mr. and Mrs. Carter de Haven take the principal parts, is presented at the Coronet Theatre today.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-09-20
Summary:

An opportunity is presented at the Coronet today of seeing a capital screen version of the famous musical comedy success 'The Girl in the Taxi.' Mr. and Mrs. Carter de Haven take the principal parts and the abundant humour of the piece is handled by them. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-20
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen the comedy success 'The Girl in the Taxi' featuring Mr. and Mrs. Carter de Haven. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-21
Summary:

The Girl in the Taxi' was screened for the first time at the Coronet Theatre yesterday.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-09-21
Summary:

After the typhoon weather last night, the Coronet continues to provide the screening of 'The Girl in the Taxi,' which provide another watching opportunities for audiences.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-22
Summary:

The Girl in the Taxi,' in which Mr. and Mrs. Carter de Haven take the main roles, is at present getting at the Coronet Theatre. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-09-22
Summary:

The big Harold Lloyd comedy 'A Sailor-Made Man' is being shown at the Kowloon Theatre today and tomorrow. 'The Girl in the Taxi' is still attracting enthusiastic audiences to the Coronet.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-23
Summary:

The four-reel Harold Lloyd 'A Sailor-made Man' is being screened at the Kowloon Theatre tonight. Besides, 'The Girl in the Taxi' will be there tomorrow and the next day.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-09-23
Summary:

The four-reel Harold Lloyd comedy 'A Sailor-Made Man' is being shown at the Kowloon Theatre tonight and 'The Girl in the Taxi' will be there tomorrow and Monday.