A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-03-18
Summary:

The central attraction of the Bijou is a well-arranged version of Tennyson's 'Enoch Arden.' The comics are also very good, and the string band continues to meet with appreciation.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-10-23
Summary:

Mr. P. A. Rosario and his happy band of 'stunts' could not have wished to have seen a larger house than that at the Victoria Theatre last night. The 'Stunts' led off with that very amusing farce 'My Lord in Livery' the theme of which is familiar to many, but which…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-28
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre is offering from tonight until the end of the year, another great Fox picture, 'The Walls of Jericho,' featuring Edmund Breese. This film has been adapted from the famous play by Alfred Sutro. The play ran for two years at the Garrick Theatre, London, and one year…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-30
Summary:

There is a most excellent programme now running at the Coronet Theatre. It will continue for two nights more. The principal attraction is the splendid five-part film, 'The Walls of Jericho,' adapted from Alfred Sutro's play and featuring William Breese. Film synopsis included.…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-31 - 1918-12-31
Summary:

New Year's day performances. 'Jack and the Beanstalk,' British Gazette No. 482. William Fox's Super-production. 'The Walls of Jericho' by Alfred Sutro. Max Linder in 'Max Wants a Divorce.' Booking at Robinson's. Pathe's Super film 'New York…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-13
Summary:

World Theatre is screening the Edgar Lewis-Pathe feature entitled 'The Sage Hen,' for four days commencing Friday, the 14th. The film is starring Gladys Brockwell in the principal role. The cast also includes Lillian Rich, Wallace MacDonald, Jame [sic] Mason, Helen Case, Arthur…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-24
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre is screening D.W. Griffith's 'The Fatal Marriage,' featuring Lillian Gish and Wallace Reid. The film is a picturised version of Lord Tennyson's poem 'Enoch Arden.' Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-30
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening 'The Fatal Marriage,' a picturised version of Lord Tennyson's poem 'Enoch Arden.' The film was produced by D. W. Griffith and features Lilian Gish and Wallace Reid.

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-03
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre will be screening a Metro special photodrama entitled 'Blackmail' featuring Viola Dana, Wyndham Standing, Alfred Allen, Florence Turner, Edward Cecil, Lydia Knott, Jack Roi and Fred Kelsey. Based on the story by Lucia Chamberlain, the picture is directed by Dallas M.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-04
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to present 'Bluebeard's Eighth Wife.' The story is an adaptation by Arthur Wimperis's from the French of Alfred Savor and is running strong at the Globe Theatre. Tomorrow 'Peg O' My Heart' will be presented as a farewell performance in…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-11 - 1925-02-12
Summary:

Wednesday to Saturday, Edgar Warwick presents Wish Wynne, Bernard Kitchen, Alfred Cunningham, Chuhaldin, Zoe and Harold Walden. Booking at Moutrie's and Star.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-11
Summary:

Star Theatre will be staging Miss Wish Wynne and her clever company, tonight. The company includes Harold Walden, Alfred Cunningham, Gwen Adeler, Miss Zoo and Mr. Bernard Kitchen.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-14 - 1925-02-14
Summary:

Charles Chaplin in 'The Pilgrim.' Farewell performance of Edgar Warwick's London company including Miss Wish Wynne, Bernard Kitchen, Zoe, Alfred Cunningham, Chuhaldin and Harold Walden. Booking at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-09-21 - 1925-09-21
Summary:

Daily at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Sunday at 6, 7.30 and 9.15, today only, D. W. Griffith presents 'The Fall of Babylon' with the wonderful cast includes, Seena Owen, Constance Talmadge, Tully Marshall, Elmer Clifton, Alfred Paget and Elmo Lincoln. Tuesday, September 22 at 2.30, 5, 7.…