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: 1913-08-01
Summary:

Mr. Alfred writes to the 'Daily Mail,' and said that it is 'incredible that the Postmaster-General should give Siberian facilities in cinematograph films when the Press has to be content when the steamer post which takes about three times as long to reach the Far East.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-17 - 1918-01-17
Summary:

Two grand concerts (farewell to the far east). By the great Russian artistes Alfred Mirovitch (piano) and Michel Piastro (Violin) on Tuesday, 22nd and Thursday, 24th January at 9.15 p.m. Prices: $3, $2 and 1. Booking at Anderson's.

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

New Year's day performances: 2 p.m., 'Jack and the Beanstalk'; 6 and 9.15 p.m., British Gazette No. 482, William Fox's super-production 'The Walls of Jericho' by Alfred Sutro and Max Linder in 'Max Wants a Divorce.' Booking at Robinson's for 2 and 9.…

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

Intolerance,' D. W. Griffith's greatest spectacle, said to have cost two million dollars, to utilize the services of 125,000 people, and to take three years in the making, will commence an engagement of three nights at the Coronet Theatre. The cast included Mae Marsh, Lilian Gish,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-17
Summary:

The Empire Theatre in Leicester-square and the Queen's Hotel adjoining are to be sold for £430,000, providing the shareholders in the concern (the Empire Palace, Ltd.) agree at a meeting called for May 5. Preliminary arrangements have already been made by the directors (Mr. Frederick Hurdle…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-08
Summary:

Mementoes of Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree were sold, including the dead actor-manager's furniture and hangings, the books and pictures, etc. Many mementoes were bought on behalf of Sir Alfred Fripp.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-14
Summary:

The Sage Hen,' Edgar Lewis' newest feature production for Pathe, is now being shown at the World Theatre. The leading role is taken by Gladys Brockwell, with the support of Lillian Rich, Wallace MacDonald, James Mason, Arthur Morrison, Helen Case, Alfred Morrison, and Richard Headrick…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-25 - 1922-11-25
Summary:

D. W. Griffith's brilliant picturization, 'The Fatal Marriage,' based on Tennyson's epic poem with Lillian Gish and Wallace Reid. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-30 - 1922-11-30
Summary:

The Fatal Marriage' featuring Lillian Gish, directed by D. W. Griffith, written by Tennyson.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-30
Summary:

The Fatal Marriage,' in which the master producer D. W. Griffith rarely has faced the camera and acted a part, is being shown at the Coronet Theatre. It is a film version of 'Enoch Arden,' Tennyson's well-known poem. Meanwhile, other leading players in the cast with him are…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-25 - 1922-12-27
Summary:

Daily at 2.30, 5, 7 and 9.15 p.m., Mary Pickford in 'Little Lord Fauntleroy,' from Frances Hodgson Burnett, scenario by Bernard McConville, photography by Charles Rosher, direction by Alfred E. Green and Jack Pickford. Illustration included.

12
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-21 - 1923-02-21
Summary:

Showing today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mary Pickford in her latest production, 'Through the Back Door,' directed by Jack Pickford and Alfred E. Green, scenario by Marion Fairfax, photography by Charles Rosher. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-22
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Headline: At the Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-08 - 1923-11-08
Summary:

Tonight till Saturday, Mary Pickford in 'Little Lord Fauntleroy' from Frances Hodgson Burnett's famous story, scenario by Bernard McConville, photography by Charles Rosher, direction by Alfred E. Green and Jack Pickford. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-26 - 1923-11-26
Summary:

Mary Pickford in her latest production, 'Through the Back Door,' direction by Jack Pickford and Alfred E. Green, scenario by Marion Fairfax, photography by Charles Rosher. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-07
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-26
Summary:

In 'Lights Out,' the comedy drama by Paul Dickey and Mann Page, now showing at the World Theatre, a unique duel is fought between two excellent swordsmen. The screen fight is between Theodore von Eltz and Ben Deely. According to Al Santell, director, the duel was a difficult one…