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: 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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-24 - 1920-05-24
Summary:

At 2.30 p.m., 'Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp.' At 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bushman and Bayne in their most delightful comedy, 'A Pair of Cupids' in 5 parts. At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 7 and 8. The public are requested to assist the management of the…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-26 - 1920-05-26
Summary:

A Pair of Cupids.' We are taking special pains this summer to keep our patrons cool and comfortable: we are installing extra exhaust fans and are pumping over 1,000 feet per minute of ice cooled air into the theatre. May we ask you to do your share by smoking as little as possible and by…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-26 - 1920-05-27
Summary:

At 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bushman and Bayne in their most delightful comedy, 'A Pair of Cupids' in 5 parts and 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 7 and 8. The public are requested to assist the management of the Coronet in keeping the theatre cool during the hot weather by not taking…

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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.…