A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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 '…

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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: 1921-10-11
Summary:

William Hart forsakes the Western plains in his latest Artcraft picture 'Branding Broadway,' which the Coronet is showing tonight. The story was prepared for him by C. G. Sullivan, and Seena Owen is a charming waitress. Miss Owen was last in Hongkong as the beloved princess in '…

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Headline: Films Out East
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-30
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – Mr. Ray's reply on the 'Films Out East' article. He has an opposite view. About China as a dumping ground for junk films. He hardly thinks Paramount, Realart, and Fox productions are to be classed in that category. He mentioned that the Coronet showed…

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Headline: Cinema Prices
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-19
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) I feel bound to reply to Unklutch's latest sneer at 'so-called super-productions.' The pictures for which the Coronet increased prices during the past twelve months were: 'Way Down East,' 'The Three Musketeers,' 'Intolerance…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-05
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-07
Summary:

The Woman Who Fooled Herself' as interpreted by May Allison in the Edward A. MacManus-Associated Exhibitors feature of that title showing at the World Theatre tomorrow and in which Robert Ellis is co-featured with Miss Allison. The story is an original one written by Charles A. Logue. Film…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-08
Summary:

Tomorrow, World Theatre will be screening the Edward A. MacManus-Associated world drama entitled 'The Woman Who Fooled Herself.' The film features May Allison, who being wanted for comic films due to her looks, wanted to prove her capabilities in a drama. The picture was produced in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-08
Summary:

What the disturbance was all about, why, and its outcome is told in 'The Woman Who Fooled Herself,' a romantic drama written by Charles A. Logue, produced in Porto Rico by Edward A. MacManus and presented by Associated Exhibitors at the World Theatre tomorrow with May Allison co-…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-09 - 1924-04-09
Summary:

Today till Saturday, husband and wife make first screen appearance together in romance written by Charles A. Logue and filmed in beautiful Porto Rico, 'The Woman Who Fooled Herself,' with May Allison and Robert Ellis.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-11
Summary:

The Woman Who Fooled Herself' is the title showing at the World Theatre. It is the first series of pictures produced for Associated Exhibitors by Edward A. MacManus from original stories by Charles A Logue. The film is starred by May Allison and Robert Ellis. Plot and production summary…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-11
Summary:

World Theatre is currently showing 'The Woman Who Fooled Herself,' featuring May Allison and Robert Ellis. The film was written by Charles A. Logue who has put on a gripping story that has charm, action and plot. Miss Allison appears to play a heavy dramatic role in it. The film…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-27
Summary:

Countless film features have been shown here with Norma Talmadge in the starring role. This is perfectly true of 'The Wonderful Thing,' a First National picture directed by Herbert Brenon. Harrison Ford is also in the film and there is also the novelty of a real American society leader…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-28
Summary:

For the next few days, Coronet Theatre will be screening 'Judith of Bethulia' which was D. W. Griffith's first big picture. Although Griffith gained popularity through his films like 'Intolerance,' 'Judith of Bethulia' also shows his master touch. The Theatre…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-29
Summary:

Exciting much interested comment among local cinema-goers is the movie play 'Judith of Bethulia.' This was the first big film that the master producer, D. W. Griffith ever made, and comparisons are being drawn with his later works, such as 'Intolerance' and 'Way Down…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-30
Summary:

Miriam Cooper who scored such a marked success in 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Intolerance' and other big pictures, is the leading woman in 'Kindred of the Dust,' a First National picture showing at the Star Theatre. Raoul A. Walsh is the director and also starring…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-30
Summary:

This evening, Star Theatre will be showing a First National picture 'Kindred of the Dust' featuring Miriam Cooper who is famous for her performances in 'The Birth of a Nation' and 'Intolerance.' Raoul A. Walsh produced the film from the well-known novel of the same…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-13
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening an R. A. Walsh-First National attraction, 'Serenade,' starring George Walsh and Miriam Cooper who is famous for her performances in 'The Birth of a Nation' and in 'Intolerance.' In addition to the screening of 'Serenade,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-13
Summary:

Miriam Cooper, the actress who bewitched thousands by her portrayal of one of the Cameron sisters in 'The Birth of a Nation' and in 'Intolerance' will appear at the Queen's Theatre today in 'Serenade,' an R. A. Walsh-First National Attraction. Playing opposite…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-29
Summary:

(By H. W. R. to the S. C. M. Post) When the time comes to write the story of the rise of the moving picture there will, I believe, be found two names that will 'lead the rest;' those of Charles Chaplin and D. W. Griffith. David Wark Griffith has been called the Dickens of the screen.…