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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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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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-06 - 1925-06-09
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 9.15, H. M. S. Durban presents the 'Pantaloonatics' by kind permission of Captain J. C. Hamilton, R. N. Prices $2 and $1. At 5.30 p.m., Bert Lytell in Sir Gilbert Parker's 'Right of Way.' June 6 Remarks: On page 4, another ad. on '…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-06 - 1925-06-09
Summary:

Monday and Tuesday at 9.15 p.m., H. M. S. Durban presents the Pantaloonatics, by the kind permission of Capt. J. C. Hamilton, R. N. Prices $2 and $1. June 8 Remarks: At 5.30 p.m., Bert Lytell in Sir Gilbert Parker's famous story, 'Right of Way.' June 9 Remarks: Tomorrow at 5.30…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-08 - 1925-06-08
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 9.15, H. M. S. Durban presents the Pantaloonatics, a riot of melody, mirth and moonshine, by kind permission of Capt. J. C. Hamilton, R. N. Prices: $2 and $1. At 5.30 p.m., Bert Lytell in Sir Gilbert Parker's famous story, 'Right of Way.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-09 - 1925-06-09
Summary:

Today at 9.15, H. M. S. Durban presents the Pantaloonatics, a riot of melody, mirth and moonshine, by kind permission of Capt. J. C. Hamilton, R. N. Prices: $2 and $1. At 5.30 p.m., Bert Lytell in Sir Gilbert Parker's famous story, 'Right of Way.' Tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, for…

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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.…