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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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-30
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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: 1922-10-27
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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: 1922-11-13 - 1922-11-13
Summary:

All the productions of the United Artists Film Corporation will be presented at the Coronet, Hongkong and the Pearl, Canton, and at no other theatre in South China. D. W. Griffith's screen masterpiece, 'Way Down East' opens at the Coronet tonight. It will be followed by Douglas…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-22 - 1922-11-22
Summary:

Beginning Monday, November 27th, the greatest novel of all time, 'The Three Musketeers' featuring Douglas Fairbanks.