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: 1913-07-19
Summary:

It will be remembered, says the 'Times of Ceylon,' that some time ago a proposal that entertainments should be provided for coolies on estates afforded a rare opportunity for local humorists to exercise their wit. We believe that it was Mr. Wallace Westland who brought the news that in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-29
Summary:

Remarking, at London Sessions, on the number of boys who went astray, Mr. Robt. Wallace said that many who came before him owed their position to having been influenced by pictures of burglaries and thefts at cinematograph shows. His lordship said that not a session passed in which there was not…

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Headline: Cinema Perils
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-08-31
Summary:

Sharks have been seen by coastguards off Polperro Cornwall. Mr. Arthur D. Mavity, a member of a film company, who was supposed to rescue a girl (Miss Dorothy Keen) from drowning in Falland Bay was rescued in an exhausted condition.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-26 - 1916-09-29
Summary:

Screening of 'An Officer and A Gentleman' by Vitagraph Company, 'Living Fear' by Lubin Company, 'When East Comes West'; Comics: 'Dorothy Dandbridge', 'Three of A Kind' and 'The New Pupil'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-23
Summary:

On Monday at the matinee several pictures including a five part film 'The Woman,' comedy 'The Golden Chance' with Cleo Ridgely and Wallace Res [sic] and a drama 'Rufus Wallingford' that deals with modern life and 'Are you a Mason?' will be shown. Those who…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-28
Summary:

The week's programme at the Hongkong Theatre is very attractive with Paramount photo-play 'Each Pearl a Tear,' the first five parts of 'A Daughter of the Gods' and another serial 'The Secret Kingdom' featuring Chas. Richman, Dorothy Kelly and Arline Pretty will…

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-06 - 1919-03-06
Summary:

Tonight, Dorothy Gish in 'Susan Rocks the Boat.' Some picture.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-06 - 1919-03-08
Summary:

March 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th, Dorothy Gish in 'Susan Rocks the Boat.' Also Billy Wett [sic] in 'Cupid's Rival' and British Gazette No. 492. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-27 - 1919-03-29
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Dorothy Dalton in 'Chicken Casey.' Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-27 - 1919-03-27
Summary:

Thursday to Sunday, 'Chicken Casey' featuring Dorothy Dalton. We have arranged an entire Gilbert and Sullivan programme.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-28 - 1919-07-28
Summary:

When I saw the scene in 'Hell's Hinges' where the crowd goes after the parson, the thought came to me, 'What a surprise there would be for everybody concerned if William S. Hart were playing the part of the gentleman in black! The same thought must have occurred to Thos. H.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-31 - 1919-07-31
Summary:

Tonight is your last opportunity of seeing William S. Hart and Dorothy Dalton in 'The Disciple.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-08 - 1919-08-08
Summary:

Tonight, Kathlyn Williams and Wallace Reid in the film version of Bertrand Sinclair's 'Big Timber.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-19
Summary:

Detailed review and film synopsis of D. W. Griffith's 'Hearts of the World' featuring the Gish sisters, Lillian and Dorothy, with Robert Harron, George Fawcett and others. Mr. Ray is presenting the film at the theatre Royal tonight. Seats can be booked at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-25 - 1919-08-25
Summary:

Tonight's programme, William Fox corporation presents 'Her Hidden Past' featuring Dorothy Bernard, a beautiful modern society drama. Also an instructive Pathe's Gazette. Usual prices. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-26 - 1919-08-27
Summary:

Tonight's star picture, William Fox corporation presents 'Her Hidden Past' featuring Dorothy Bernard. Also an instructive Gazette. Matinee programme: Wednesday, Frank Keenan in 'The Silver Girl'; Thursday, 'The Bull's Eye,' episodes 15, 16 and 17.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-09 - 1919-09-10
Summary:

Another fine Griffith at the Coronet, Dorothy Gish in 'Atta Boy's Last Race.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-09 - 1919-09-10
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., D. W. Griffith presents Dorothy Gish in 'Atta Boy's Last Race.' Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-19
Summary:

A new Paramount picture will be shown at the matinees at Hongkong Theatre on Saturday and Sunday next, entitled 'The World Apart.' The leading roles are taken by Wallace Reid and Myrtle Stedman. Film Synopsis included. The final episodes of the 'Moon Child' and 'Master…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-20 - 1919-09-23
Summary:

From 20th to 23rd September at 9.15 p.m. and also on Saturday at 5 p.m. and Sunday at 6 p.m., showing Paramount feature in 5 parts, Wallace Reid and Myrtle Stedman in 'The World Apart.' Booking at the theatre. September 20 Remarks: Saturday 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., final episodes of '…