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: 1913-01-03
Summary:

Mr. G. A. Redford is engaged in organising the British Board of Film Censors, of which he is the director. An office had been established for the reproduction of films. The Censorship would extend all over Great Britain. There was a great advantage in having cooperation with the manufactures.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-30
Summary:

See D. W. Griffith's 'Intolerance' when it opens at the Coronet Theatre on Friday evening next, if you would be amazed and thrilled and fascinated by what has been called the most novel, stupendous and magnificent stage work the world has ever known. One performance will be given…

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-23
Summary:

Samuelson Film Mfg. Co. of Isleworth, England, presents the well-known British players, Gladys Cooper and Malcolm Cherry in 'My Lady's Dress,' a magnificent picture of 7 parts, written by Edward Knoblock, which is going to be shown at the World Theatre this evening and for three…

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-13
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre is going to screen 'Deep Purple,' this evening. The film is featuring Miriam Cooper and W. J. Ferguson. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-15
Summary:

Today, World Theatre is going to screen a R. A. Walsh drama entitled 'The Silent Lie' presented by William Fox. The drama features Miriam Cooper, Charles Clary and Ralph Lewis. Film synopsis included.

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-27
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen the film version of Maurice Tourneur 'The Last of the Mohicans' which is remembered along with Fenimore Cooper's story 'Treasure Island' and 'Tom Brown's Schooldays.' Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-05
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is screening the Gasnier production, entitled 'The Hero,' featuring Barbara La Marr, for the last time tonight. Tomorrow, another Gasnier production 'Daughters of the Rich' will be presented at all performances. The cast includes Gaston Glass, Miriam…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-22
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'Kindred of the Dust' featuring Miriam Cooper and Ralph Graves. Film synopsis included.

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-23
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, Coronet Theatre will be screening 'Kindred of the Dust' featuring Miriam Cooper as the young girl. Film synopsis included.

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-30
Summary:

This evening, Star Theatre will be showing a First National picture 'Kindred of the Dust' featuring Miriam Cooper who is famous for her performances in 'The Birth of a Nation' and 'Intolerance.' Raoul A. Walsh produced the film from the well-known novel of the same…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-22
Summary:

Star Theatre will be screening 'Riders Up,' this evening. The story is adapted from Gerald Beaumont's famous racing yearn. It comes from the Universal Studio and the cast includes Creighton Hale, George Cooper, Robert Brower, Kate Price and Ethel Shannon.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-05
Summary:

World Theatre is screening the Al Lichtman attraction 'The Girl Who Came Back.' The film is directed by Tom Forman. Mr. Forman was bothered by two of his cast members, Zasu Pitts and Kenneth Harlan, whose work with Constance Talmadge and later in 'Thorns and Orange Blossoms.…

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-13
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening an R. A. Walsh-First National attraction, 'Serenade,' starring George Walsh and Miriam Cooper who is famous for her performances in 'The Birth of a Nation' and in 'Intolerance.' In addition to the screening of 'Serenade,…

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-16
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening an R. A. Walsh-First National attraction 'Serenade' for the last time today. The film features Miriam Cooper and George Walsh. In addition, the theatre will also be staging performances by Miss Tamara Baronelli and Mr. Jack Thomas. Tomorrow, the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-08-14
Summary:

The British film industry has seen its downfall in the past few years. Practical elimination of British pictures from the screen throughout the Empire and abroad has had a serious socio-political effect. By 1923, only one film in sixteen will be British. Generally, the Great War and America…