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: 1913-03-27
Summary:

A great commercial war has broken in the cinema trade. One side is the Pathe Freres, and the other is the three trade societies, The Film Renter's Association, the Kinematograph Manufacturers' Association, and the Cinematograph Exhibitors' Association. There's a very detailed…

2
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-03-23
Summary:

A moving picture exhibition of British Industry is proposed by the Moving Picture Exhibition of British Industries to start on a world tour. The exhibitors will include leading manufactures of Great Britain and films that illustrate their methods. A reference book 'Industrial Expansion…

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-03-23
Summary:

A new machine, Vanoscope, invented by Lewis C. Van Riper and exhibited by W. J. Robinson, manager of the Vanoscope Company, will replace the flicker from pictures projected upon the normal screen. It is not as tiresome to the eyes and can eliminate the danger of fire. The exhibitors displayed a…

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-20
Summary:

The loss of films and other property destroyed in a fire which gutted the offices of the Exhibitor's Film Exchange, Manila and none of the destroyed property was insured, according to Frank Goulette, the manager.

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-21 - 1918-08-21
Summary:

August 22, 23 and 24, for three nights only, the film that drew all London, 'Thou Shalt Not' or 'The Mark of Cain' featuring Mrs. Vernon Castle. Film critiques by The Moving Picture World and The Exhibitors' Trade included.

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-08
Summary:

Mr T. P. O'Connor, M.P., President of the Board of Censors, was present at the annual meeting of the London branch of the Cinematograph Exhibitors' Association. He believed that in time a cinema hall would be a feature of elementary school to aid children in their studies. He had…

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-14
Summary:

Miss Mary Pickford signed a contract which producers would pay her a yearly income exceeding Charlie Chaplin. It is hinted that her first play will be in Broadway for which she has obtained the moving picture rights. She signed with J. D. Williams, general manager of the First National…

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-28
Summary:

A recent contract signed by Mary Pickford made her the costliest star in all filmdom. The contract is with the First National Exhibitors' Circuit, the organization which recently raised Charlie Chaplin to what at that time was the crowning salary height. The contract will make Miss Pickford…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-19 - 1919-05-23
Summary:

Tonight, Charlie Chaplin's first million-dollar picture, 'A Dog's Life.' Note: the million-dollar Chaplin series are absolutely the latest Chaplin productions produced by himself under his famous contract with the First National Exhibitors' Circuit Co. of New York. We…

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-02 - 1919-06-09
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., the management of the Coronet presents 'My Four Years in Germany,' the authorised film version of the astounding revelations of the Kaiser's plot for world conquest by Ambassador James W. Gerard. Special musical programme. Prices: dress circle, $3.00; stalls…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-29
Summary:

A mass meeting of British film exhibitors, held at the Holborn Empire, unanimously decided to support any action the Cinematograph Exhibitors' Association may take in the dispute which has arisen with the Famous Players' Lasky Film Service. The proposal is to boycott all films issued…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-08
Summary:

One of America's leading cinema magnates recently accused British film exhibitors of laxity, want of enterprise, and failure to appreciate requirements. He pointed significantly to the fact that America has over 17,000 picture palaces, whilst England has not more than 3,600. A writer in a…

13
Headline: A Film Scandal
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-25
Summary:

London, Jan. 15 – It is stated that the Scotland Yard, authorities are energetically tracking down certain private film exhibitors who are carrying on an illicit trade in the West End of London. Any traveller knows the character of some of the films shown in low-class cinemas in some continental…

14
Headline: Warning
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-29 - 1921-07-29
Summary:

Notice is hereby given that the exclusive exhibition rights for China of the Charles Chaplin film called 'The Kid' is the property of the First National Exhibitors Circuit and that these rights have not been sold or leased to any person or firm in China. Proceedings will be taken…

15
Headline: Warning
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-02 - 1921-08-17
Summary:

Notice is hereby given that the exclusive exhibition rights for China of the Charles Chaplin film called 'The Kid' is the property of the First National Exhibitors Circuit and that these rights have not been sold or leased to any person or firm in China. Proceedings will be taken…

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-20
Summary:

The other week were published in the North-China Daily News particularly relating to the unaccountably early showing of two Charlie Chaplin features in Shanghai, 'The Kid' last summer and 'The Idle Class' during the present month. It was shown that Ramos Amusements Ltd. had…

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-11
Summary:

The Prince's visit film is first being shown at the Coronet Theatre this evening. Meanwhile, 'What Women Will Do,' an Associated Exhibitors' production, is included in the programme of the Coronet. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-29
Summary:

Produced by the Associated Exhibitors, 'The Riddle: Woman,' in which Geraldine Farrar takes the chief role, is being screened at the Coronet Theatre. Film synopsis included.

19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-02
Summary:

Silas Marner,' an Associated Exhibitors' picture directed by Frank J. Donovan [sic], will take place of 'Dream Street' at the Coronet Theatre today and is to remain there for the balance of the week. It is adapted from the novel written by George Eliot. In turn, the title…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-02 - 1923-03-03
Summary:

An Associated Exhibitors special production, Leah Baird in 'When the Devil Drives.'