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: 1908-07-08
Summary:

The Governor, Sir Frederick Lugard, has graciously promised to open the Flood Relief Bazaar. The committee begged to acknowledge with thanks the gifts and donations. Mr. Chan Mong Loong, in particular, offered his cinematograph for 7 days free of charge, but on account of lack of accommodation…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-04-30
Summary:

At the close of a most successful season, Mr. Hugh J. Ward, head of the good play-acting company that recently visited Hong Kong, in a few words of acknowledgement, expressed his regret that the theatres in the East were not all that they might be. In reference to Hongkong Theatre especially, he…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-21
Summary:

Another cinematograph entertainment to be devoted to War Charities on Thursday. A lecture illustrated by photographs will be delivered by Mr Frederick Coleman, F.R.G.S.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-22
Summary:

Another cinematograph entertainment is to be given at the Peak Club. A lecture delivered by Mr. Frederick Coleman, F.R.G.S. and portion of the proceeds will be devoted to War Charities.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-11
Summary:

The Fighting Blade,' comes to the Coronet. Richard Barthelmess, so lovable in 'Tol'able David,' fills the leading role in this First National film. Dorothy Mickaill and Frederick Burton also starred in this picture. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-11
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening a First National attraction, 'The Fighting Blade,' featuring Richard Barthelmess, who is famous for his role in 'Tol'able David.' The cast also includes Miss Dorothy Mackaill, Mr. Frederick Burton. The film is full of thrill. Film…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-14
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening 'The Fighting Blade' featuring Richard Barthlemess, Miss Dorothy Mackaill and Mr. Fredrick Burton. Richard Barthlemess gets ample opportunities in the film to show his versatility as an actor. The film contains glamour of picturesque costumes and striking…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-14
Summary:

Not only is 'The Fighting Blade,' which is now showing at the Coronet Theatre, the very latest picture by Richard Barthelmess to reach Hongkong, but in it, the handsome young actor has a role that would be hard to excel. This role is that of a young soldier of fortune skillful in war…