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: 1917-05-19 - 1917-05-19
Summary:

Tonight, Pathe's wonderful photoplay, 'Alsace' in 5 parts, magnificent scenery and splendid cast; Pathe's British Gazette and various comics; every night next week an entire change of programme, to enable the children to see the wonderful and instructive films; on May 22,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-19 - 1917-05-19
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's 'Alsace', Pathe's British Gazettes and Various Comics; Coming film: 'Ambition'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-21 - 1917-05-23
Summary:

On May 22, Pathe's great photoplay, featuring Ruth Roland of 'Red Circle' fame in 'Ambition'; gazettes, comics and interesting films; on May 25, 'Who's Guilty.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-21 - 1917-05-21
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of Pathe's 'Alsace', Pathe's British Gazettes and Various Comics; Coming film: 'Ambition'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-22 - 1917-05-22
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's great photoplay 'Ambition' featuring Ruth Roland of Red Circle, Gazettes and Comics; Coming film: 'Who's Guilty'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-23 - 1917-05-24
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of Pathe's great photoplay 'Ambition' featuring Ruth Roland of Red Circle, Gazettes and Comics; Coming film: 'Who's Guilty'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-25
Summary:

Juvenile crime in Britain and Germany has, according to the home papers, been largely on the increase since the war began. As is generally the case, the thefts were undertaken in order to obtain money for entrance to a cinema show. The authority of parents is seldom regarded so far as cinema…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-09-16 - 1918-09-18
Summary:

September 16-18. Performance, 'Moranco,' quick-change artist and dancer. 'Ambition' featuring Ruth Roland of 'Red Circle' Fame. Selected comics.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-16 - 1918-09-18
Summary:

September 16, 17 and 18, 9.15 p.m. performance, Morango, specialty dancer. Also 'Ambition' featuring Ruth Roland of 'Red Circle' fame and selected comics. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-09-17
Summary:

There was a large house at the Victoria Theatre last night when the beautiful film 'Ambition' was screened. The chief character is Miss Ruth Roland, who scored such a success in the 'Red Circle.' Another item of interest was the appearance of 'Morango,' who is a…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-05 - 1918-10-08
Summary:

Tonight, screening the final episode of 'Who Is Number One?' and Charlie's 'Ambition' in 4 parts by Charlie Chaplin. Matinee today at 5 p.m.

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Headline: Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-31 - 1919-04-02
Summary:

Tonight, British Gazette Nos. 511 to 515 (see special advertisement). Also 'Ambition' featuring the great Jewish actress Madame Bertha Kalich. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-31 - 1919-03-31
Summary:

March 31st, April 1st and 2nd at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., British Gazette Nos. 511 to 515 (see special advertisement); 'Ambition' featuring the great Jewish actress, Madame Bertha Kalich. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-01 - 1919-04-02
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., British Gazette Nos. 511 to 515 (see special advertisement) and 'Ambition' featuring the great Jewish actress, Madame Bertha Kalisch [sic]. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-01 - 1919-04-02
Summary:

March 31, April 1 and 2 at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., British Gazette, Nos. 511 to 515 (see special advertisement). 'Ambition,' featuring the great Jewish actress Madame Bertha Kalisch. Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-30 - 1919-07-31
Summary:

F. Marshall Sanderson will present on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. D. W. Griffith's colossal spectacle 'Intolerance'. The picture that has all the stars: Lillian Gish, Constance Talmadge, Bessie Love, Miriam Cooper and Elmo Lincoln (Tarzan). Sir Herbert Tree - Douglas Fairbanks -…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-30
Summary:

See D. W. Griffith's 'Intolerance' when it opens at the Coronet Theatre on Friday evening next, if you would be amazed and thrilled and fascinated by what has been called the most novel, stupendous and magnificent stage work the world has ever known. One performance will be given…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-30 - 1919-08-04
Summary:

By special arrangement with the Coronet, F. Marshall Sanderson will present on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 1, 2 and 3, at 9.15 p.m. only, D. W. Griffith's colossal spectacle 'Intolerance,' the picture that has all the stars: Lillian Gish, Constance Talmadge, Bessie Love,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-31 - 1919-07-31
Summary:

More gorgeous and more entrancing than any other picture ever produced. It is a master production of D. W. Griffith, the wizard of the screen. Showing tomorrow at the Coronet. Prices: $3.00 and $1.50.

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Headline: A Fine Film
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-31
Summary:

D. W. Griffith's 'Intolerance,' which is to be the attraction at the Coronet Theatre for three nights commencing tomorrow, Friday, has been playing to capacity houses wherever shown. The production to be given here is an exact duplicate of that used in the Liberty Theatre, New…