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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Headline: Kinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-20
Summary:

This evening is the last screening of 'The Penalty' in Coronet Theatre; In Kowloon Theatre, this evening attraction is 'Captain Kidd, Jr' and it will fill the bill at Coronet tomorrow. The film is starred by Mary Pickford. 'The Heart of the North' featuring Roy…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-22
Summary:

Heart of the North' will be screened at the Kowloon Theatre this evening.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-22
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre is going to screen 'Heart of the North' this evening. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-01
Summary:

The Heart of the West' [sic], in which Louise Lovely and Mr. Roy Stewart take the leading roles, will be screened at Coronet.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-01
Summary:

Coronet Theatre screened 'The Heart of the North' for the first time today. Film synopsis included. Miss Louise Lovely and Roy Stewart play the leading role.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-02
Summary:

One of the best of Mr. F. Phillips Oppenheim's mystery tales was 'The Long Arm of Mannister,' which has been screened at the Kowloon Theatre. Besides, Mr. Roy Stewart's 'The Heart of the North' is a current attraction at the Coronet Theatre.

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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: 1922-11-02
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: 1922-11-25
Summary:

The screen version of 'The Three Musketeers,' adapted for the screen by Mr. Edward Knoblock, is being shown at the Coronet Theatre next week. It is noted that Douglas Fairbanks always impresses one as a modern d'Artagnan.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-25
Summary:

The screening of 'The Three Musketeers' at the Coronet Theatre is postponed and for today only 'Alf's Button,' the British comedy will be shown.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-27
Summary:

The film version of 'The Three Musketeers,' adapted from the famous novel by Alexandre Dumas, is being shown at the Coronet Theatre this week. In turn, Douglas Fairbanks was responsible for having the picture made, and he is who plays the part of D'Artagnan. Besides, owing to a…