A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-03-08 - 1913-03-11
Summary:

Screening of The Latest News; Performance by Miss Violet Bonetta and Miss Cecile Stephano; 'Les Miserables' will be produced at the Victoria Theatre under the combined direction of Mr. R. H. Stephenson and Messrs Ramos and Ramos

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-03-12 - 1913-03-14
Summary:

Film sreening of 'A Husband's Generosty', 'Niagara Falls', 'Pathe Gazette', 'A Tight Fit', 'The Lumber-room Chest' and 'Soldiers in Morocco'; Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Violet Bonetta; Coming: 'Les…

3
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-03-15 - 1913-03-18
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Max Linder's Appointment', 'On the Way to Montserrat', 'A Young Terror - Bashful Wiffles' and News in Pictures by Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic; Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Violet Bonetta; Coming: 'Les…

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Headline: Bijou: Tonight
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-20 - 1913-05-20
Summary:

Last night of ' Les Miserables' at 9 p.m.; Price details included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-20
Summary:

Tonight is the last night of 'Les Miserables' at the Bijou Theatre. Those who have not seen this perfectly produced and finely acted drama should not miss this opportunity. Seats can be booked at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-20 - 1919-12-20
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne in 'The Voice of Conscience' and Christie and Gab [sic] comedies. Tomorrow at 6 p.m., 'Thais.' Prices: 80 cents and 40 cents. Tomorrow at 9.15 p.m., 'Les Miserables.' Ordinary prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-22 - 1919-12-24
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Henri [sic] Krauss in 'Les Miserables.' Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's. December 24 Remarks: Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-22 - 1919-12-22
Summary:

Les Miserables.'

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-24 - 1919-12-24
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., last performances of 'Les Miserables.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-24 - 1921-10-24
Summary:

If you believe that the sole end and aim of the cinema is to amuse, you will not enjoy 'The Whispering Chorus' but if you realise that the silver screen is capable -- as the producers of 'Quo Vadis,' 'Intolerance,' 'Les Miserables,' 'Revelation,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-18
Summary:

Richard Barthelmess in 'Tol'able David' will be the next star offering at the Coronet, after the conclusion of the run of 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' As regards Barthelmess, his work is sufficiently well-known – in Way Down East, etc. Richard Barthelmess, as the youngster…

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-19 - 1923-10-19
Summary:

You're a man now, David.' 'No, I'm just Tol'able.'

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-20
Summary:

With such authors as Joseph Hergesheimer, Conrad, Ibanez and Kipling at the service of film producers nowadays, the general level of pictures is being raised appreciably. In 'Tol'able David,' Mr. Hergesheimer's first effort for the screen, the public is provided with a…

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-22 - 1923-10-22
Summary:

Richard Barthelmess in 'Tol'able David.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-22 - 1923-10-22
Summary:

Tonight till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Richard Barthelmess in 'Tol'able David.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-22
Summary:

Richard Barthelmess, in Hergesheimer's famous story of the Virginia mountains, should prove a strong attraction at the Coronet tonight. The star is well-known and the author is considered one of the greatest of the day. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-23 - 1923-10-27
Summary:

The Idol Dancer,' 'Broken Blossoms,' 'Way Down East,' and now 'Tol'able David.' That is the starring record of Richard Barthelmess, who now rivals Doug. Fairbanks as the most popular romantic character on the screen. 'Tol'able David' won the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-23
Summary:

The visitor to 'Tol'able David,' the Barthelmess film showing at the Coronet, comes away with the pleasant impression of having seen, at last, a picture which, without being extravagantly unreal, contains many truly dramatic scenes. Hergesheimer's gripping story has received…

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-24 - 1923-10-24
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, a First National attraction, Richard Barthelmess in 'Tol'able David.' Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-24
Summary:

Tol'able David,' now at the Coronet, will appeal especially to those whose cry as 'Better and Brighter Pictures.' Adapted from a story by a noted author, and superbly played Richard Barthelmess and a strong cast, this film has received glowing notices wherever it has been…