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: 1916-06-16
Summary:

England's National Theatre, Drury Lane, is occupied by the cinematograph. The War Office recognized the cinematograph and allowed it to visit the seat of war. The earnings of English film actors in America can indicate the size and resources of the film business. With its scope, the dignity…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-17 - 1919-03-19
Summary:

Another complete change of programme of Fredony Vaudeville Company. Performers include Bluffo, Lee Chung Sun, Doremifa, Tessie Turner, Asta Ericksen and Mlle. Leona. 'Will Power' (Drama) is one of those perfect photo dramas.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-17 - 1919-03-19
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., the romantic Pathe photoplay, 'Will Power,' adapted from the story by Georges Ohnet. Fredony's revue: Miss Tessie Turner and Miss Asta Ericksen. Prices: $1.50, $1.00 and 50 cents. Matinee: Thursday, 20th March at 5.15 p.m., 'The Wolf of Debt,' a…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-17 - 1919-03-19
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., the romantic Pathe photoplay 'Will Power,' one of these eloquent silence drama of the screen brilliantly set and of the very highest order. Adapted from the story by George Ohnet. Fredony's Revue, the dancing skeleton, the mystery of the yellow cabinet, the man…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-05
Summary:

The beginning of the winter finds the British film in a much stronger position. The article included opinions from Mr. William A. Brady and also talked about the British productions. One of the most important development is the formation of the Alliance Company, which has purchased probably the…

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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: 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.…