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: 1922-08-04
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-07
Summary:

It has been remarked by many people who have seen 'Way Down East,' D. W. Griffith's most popular picture, that the barn dancing seen in the performance has all the suggestion of the 'real thing.' In turn, Charles F. Bishop is the square dance fiddler presented in the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-24 - 1923-12-24
Summary:

There is always a good show at the Coronet: Commencing today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., all the kids in filmland in 'Penrod.' Illustration included. A Xmas carol at the Star: Charles Olive supported by a talented boys' choir in 'Scrooge,' Jack Pickford in '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-24 - 1923-12-24
Summary:

There is always a good show at the Coronet: Commencing today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, all the Kids in the filmland in 'Penrod.' A Xmas carol at the Star: Charles Olive supported by a talented boys' choir in 'Scrooge.' Also Jack Pickford in 'Bill Apperson's…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-03 - 1925-03-07
Summary:

Today! Charles Dickens famous novel becomes the perfect movie 'Our Mutual Friend.' Better than 'A Tale of Two Cities.' By special request, 'Koenigsmark.' March 5 and 6 remarks: The latest and best Chinese feature 'How Road Diverged.' Also, Charles Chaplin…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-03 - 1925-03-07
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Charles Dickens' 'Our Mutual Friend' with special musical setting. By special request, romantic 'Koenigsmark' will be shown again soon. March 5-7 Remarks: Today till Saturday at 2.30 and 7.15, 'How Road Diverged.' Also Charlie…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-05 - 1925-03-06
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15, Charles Dickens' 'Our Mutual Friend.' With special musical setting at reasonable prices. By special request, romantic 'Koenigsmark' will be shown again soon. Today till Saturday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., the latest and best Chinese…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-07 - 1925-03-07
Summary:

Last chance to see Charles Dickens' 'Out Mutual Friend.' Final shows today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Starting tomorrow at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Constance Talmadge in 'The Beautiful Shop.' Today till Monday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'How Road Diverged.' Also Charlie Chaplin…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-27 - 1925-05-30
Summary:

Wednesday till Saturday, May 27-30, Mary Philbin in The Rose of Paris and Wanda Wiley in 'Don't Worry.' May 28 Remarks: Tonight only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Pancho Villa will gove an exhibition of boxing. May 29 Remarks: Carl Laemmle presents The Rose of Paris, starring Mary…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-27 - 1925-05-30
Summary:

Today till Saturday, May 27-30, Mary Philbin in 'The Rose of Paris' and Wanda Wiley in 'Don't Worry,' a clever Century comedy. May 28 Remarks: Attraction extraordinary, tonight only at 5.30 and 9.15, Pancho Villa, world's flyweight champion will give an exhibition…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-29
Summary:

Tomorrow, Queen's Theatre commences screening the Henry King production 'The White Sister' featuring Lillian Gish who is known for her performances in films like 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Broken Blossoms,' 'Orphans of the Storm' and 'Way Down…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-29
Summary:

Lillian Gish in her greatest role! The ethereal little star who tugged at heartstrings in such big productions as 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Broken Blossoms,' 'Orphans of the Storm' and 'Way Down East' at last has a role that tests her full powers. In Henry…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-30 - 1925-05-30
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Carl Laemmle presents 'The Rose of Paris,' starring Mary Philbin, with John Sainpolis, Robert Cain, Edwin J. Brady and Dorothy Revier. Tomorrow only at 6.00 and 9.15 p.m., Jack Dempsey in 'All's Swell on the Ocean,' Charles Ray in 'The…

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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.…