A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-02
Summary:

For the first time, last night, at the Coronet Theatre, the public of Hong Kong had an opportunity of seeing D. W. Griffith's 'Intolerance.' It attracted more audience than the super-production 'The Daughter of the Gods.' The theme which Mr. Griffith selected for his…

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Headline: Intolerance
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-02
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – The writer thought the price of a seat in a cinema, was a luxury (and it certainly is in this Colony). At Blackpool, a velvet seat in a very up-to-date, elegant and comfortable picture house at the modest charge of six pence plus one penny war tax for '…

183
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-02
Summary:

The management of the Coronet Theatre is to be congratulated on screening last night of D. W. Griffith's spectacular drama 'Intolerance.' Detailed film review included. There will be a late car tonight after the show at the Coronet.

184
Headline: An Explanation
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-04
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – The writer believed that the complaint about 'Intolerable' is hardly fair concerning the prices of admission to see the picture. 'Intolerance' is the most expensive picture ever brought out to the Far East, but believing that the foreign…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-05
Summary:

Intolerance' which has been drawing good houses, will be screened for the last time at the Coronet tonight at 9.15.

186
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-09
Summary:

Hongkong Theatre is showing the 9th and 10th episodes of the magnificent serial film 'The Moon Child.' The programme includes screening of 'One of Millions' and 'Bull's Eye.' Some exceptionally good comedies will be screened at intervals.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-12
Summary:

Next Wednesday three further episodes of the serial film 'Bull's Eye' will be screened, with a selection of comic pictures. The concluding parts of 'The Moon Child' featuring Marie Walcamp is going to be screened soon.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-18
Summary:

Hearts of the World' the supreme triumph of D. W. Griffith, who made 'Intolerance,' to be presented at the City Hall for a short period under the management of the Coronet Theatre. Film synopsis included. Booking at the Moutrie's.

189
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-23
Summary:

During the week the rest of the episode of 'The Moon Child' will not be screened owing to the late arrival of steamers. From today at 9.15pm, 'The Explorer' in five parts will be screened. It is the work by famous English dramatist, William Somerset Maugham. 14th and 15th…

190
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-27
Summary:

Hearts of the World' will only be shown at the Coronet for two more nights. 'Intolerance' will be screened soon. Both pictures will be taken to Shanghai.

191
Headline: Cinema Treat
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-28
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre management, with characteristic enterprise, is arranging that the Hong Kong public may have a further opportunity of seeing those two magnificent films, 'Hearts of the World,' and 'Intolerance.' The first named is to be screened at 5.15 and 9.10 today…

192
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-11
Summary:

Monday the 13th instant, being a holiday, the Hongkong Theatre is giving a special Matinee at 5 p.m., a screening of a Paramount film in 5 parts, featuring Kathleen [sic] Williams in a beautiful drama 'Big Timber.' A fine comedy will be shown at intervals.

193
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-13
Summary:

Today, at the 5 p.m. matinee at the Hongkong Theatre, Miss Kathleen Williams will appear in Paramount film the 'Big Timber.' There will be a fine comedy and new comics at intervals.

194
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-17
Summary:

Mr. F. Marshall Sanderson, while on his way to Hankow with the popular film 'Intolerance' had to lie up at Chinkiang with influenza.

195
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-25
Summary:

Mr. F. Marshall Sanderson, who after a visit to this Colony was on his way from Shanghai with the 'Intolerance' film but had to be taken to hospital when the steamer arrived at Kiukiang, is progressing favourably.

196
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-01
Summary:

A very attractive bill is announced by the Victoria Theatre tonight. The programme is diversified and 'Go Get'em Garringer,' although a queer name, is a very fine drama and certain to please. A fine comic and an up-to-date British Gazette comprise the other items.

197
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-01
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre is showing tonight the 7th and 8th episodes of the serial film 'Houdini,' also some well selected comedies.

198
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-01
Summary:

A very attractive programme has been arranged by the Victoria Theatre management for tonight 'Go Get'em Garringer.' [sic] The British Gazette is up-to-date and very meaty, while the comic is well up to previous standards.

199
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-01
Summary:

A most beautiful drama in 10 parts entitled the 'Ne'er-do-well' is screening tonight. While the 11th and 12th episodes of the serial film 'Houdini' will be shown during 7.15 p.m. performance with additional new comics.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-12
Summary:

A good show takes place at Hongkong Theatre this week, with a beautiful drama entitled 'The Faded Flower' in six parts from Inn [sic] Film Co. Inc., featuring Marguerite Snow. Another wonderful film will screen on Saturday, entitled 'A Woman's resurrection' in seven…