A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1909-03-23
Summary:

The Star Cinematograph gave its initial performance last night with a combination of vaudeville. The films which were presented to the audience cannot be said to have been particularly distinct and have room to improve. Other performances by Baby Daughtry, Misses Vera Vaughan, Lottie Oatley and…

2
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-03-06 - 1912-03-08
Summary:

Wednesday, March 6th and for one week only; David Copperfield coming; performance by the Sisters Price.

3
Headline: Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-23 - 1919-01-25
Summary:

January 23-26. David Belasco presents 'Rose of the Rancho' in five parts, 'The Corsican Sisters' in two parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-02-22 - 1919-02-22
Summary:

Frank Keenan: the famous Shakespearean actor and David Belas, co-star, who has recently joined Pathe in 'Ruler of the Road,' a brand new film. It is the first picture to be shown in Hongkong of a new series produced by the house of Pathe. The Pathe Plays will be shown on Monday night…

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-31
Summary:

Sir Charles Wyndham has left a fortune of £197,035. He bequeathed his portrait as David Garrick, by Pettie, to the Garrick Club; the gold jeweled box presented to him by King Edward and Queen Alexandra to his daughter, Mrs. Bower; the diamond ring presented by the late Tsar Alexander III and the…

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-09-16
Summary:

Wilson K. Midgley writes in the Daily News as follows: Vain efforts have been made in the past to introduce the 'pictures' into the spheres of religion, education, and of various kinds of reform. Peace has brought them at a stroke into international politics. There are two companies…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-04-26 - 1920-04-29
Summary:

The Great Love,' the play that ends a woman's 'No.' David Wark Griffith's splendid tribute to British Womanhood! April 26-27 remarks: Lillian Gish and Bobby [sic] Harron in 'The Great Love.' April 28 remarks: Pathe news, 'Going? Going? Gone' and Rolin…

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-08
Summary:

A new motion picture concern under the name of the Oriental Film Company has opened offices at 18 Peking Road. We understand it is their intention to remodel motion picture enterprises throughout the Far East. The company is to be managed by Mr. David L. Shoolman of Boston, Mass., U. S. A.

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-08
Summary:

Coronet Theatre's current attraction, 'The Heart of Maryland,' is based on David Belasco's famous Civil War play. It is a Vitagraph production with Catherine Calvert in the leading role. Film synopsis included.

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-13
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre will screen 'The Heart of Maryland,' Vitagraph's fine film version of David Belasco's American Civil War play. A special matinee will also be given at the Kowloon Theatre for children.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-24
Summary:

This morning, Captain David Doull, under arrangement with the Hongkong educational authorities, gave a most interesting illustrated lecture at the World Theatre to students from University and local colleges. The pictures were particularly good, they portrayed life in the great desert, famous…

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-31 - 1922-11-13
Summary:

George Fitzmaurice in 'On With the Dance.' Poster included. November 8-9 & 11 Remarks: Another ad. on page 3, 4 and 7. The cast also includes Mae Murray and David Powell. A Paramount picture. Illustration, film plot and price details included.

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-10 - 1922-11-13
Summary:

Friday 10th to Monday 13th at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., Fitzmaurice production, 'On With the Dance' with Mae Murray & David Powell.

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-18
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre is going to screen a Richard Bartholmess [sic] feature entitled 'Tol'able David.' Film synopsis included.

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-19
Summary:

Tolable [sic] David' is the screen version of Joseph Hergesheimer's novel and is closely watched by the critics. Hergesheimer wrote 'Tolable David' while he was living in the mountains of Virginia. The story portrays the real-life conditions of the mountain people and is…

16
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-22 - 1923-10-27
Summary:

Tol'able David' with Richard Barthelmess, is showing tonight till Saturday. October 22 Remarks: Richard Barthelmess is the hero of 'Way Down East,' 'Broken Blossoms' and the 'Idol Dancer.'

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-22
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'Tolable David' featuring Richard Bartholmess [sic]. The story originally appeared under Joseph Hergesheimer's signature in the Saturday Evening Post and the author lent his personal services to the production of the film.

18
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-05 - 1923-11-05
Summary:

Tonight only. First National presents Richard Bathelmess [sic] in 'Tol'able David.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-14
Summary:

Tomorrow, Coronet Theatre will be screening David W. Griffith's production entitled 'The Love Flower.' The film features Richard Bartholmess [sic].

20
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-20 - 1924-02-23
Summary:

Wed. to Sat., 20th to 23th Feb., Jack London's 'The Abysmal Brute,' in 8 parts with Reginald Deny [sic], supported by Mabel Julienne Scott, Buddy Messinger, Hayden Stevenson, David Torrance and others. Booking at the Theatre.