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: 1924-01-28
Summary:

It would be unfair to give away the story of the new Griffith film, now at the Coronet, 'One Exciting Night.' It is in order to state that the picture deals with an up-to-date detective mystery, and that although the production is along new lines, all the genius of the big producer is…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-29
Summary:

The Coronet announces the last nights of the Griffith mystery picture, 'One Exciting Night,' which has proved as popular during its run here as all the other big productions by the Movie Wizard. 'One Exciting Night' contains an abundance of humour, most of it being supplied…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-25
Summary:

Something new -ever the cry in motion pictures – has come with D. W. Griffith's latest film, 'One Exciting Night,' which begins at the Coronet Theatre today. The story concerns a young girl, played by Miss Carol Dempster. Also, the story concerns a half-million dollars that…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-23
Summary:

To capture the elusive spirit of O. Henry's genius in a photoplay. That is the aim that has animated the producers of 'The Double Dyed Deceiver' showing at the Kowloon Theatre this evening. Jack Pickford is in the leading role.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-25
Summary:

A Double-Dyed Deceiver,' the film version of O Henry's masterpiece, is now showing at the Kowloon Theatre for the last time this evening. In this film, Jack Pickford plays the leading role. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-01-08
Summary:

The Hull Corporation Licensing Committee has considered the question of the censorship of films exhibited at picture shows which tend to incite juveniles to commit a crime. The Chief Constable stated that the police visited cinematograph exhibitions periodically, but their supervision was…

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-17 - 1924-07-17
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, last showing of Mark Twain's 'The Prince and the Pauper.' Commencing tomorrow, Rudolph Valentino and Agnes Ayres in 'The Sheik,' from the novel by Edith M. Hull.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-01-11
Summary:

Henry and May performed at the Victoria last night. The war pictures are still going strong and more are expected by the management in the immediate future.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-18
Summary:

Fools and Riches,' Universal attraction which comes to the Star Theatre today, was especially written for Herbert Rawlinson, and that popular romantic hero of the screen is said never to have had a better vehicle for his versatile ability. Film synopsis included. The story is written by…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-06
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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-17 - 1916-05-17
Summary:

Films screenings including 'In the Midst of the Jungle' (3 parts) and 'Henry VII & Anne Boylen' (3 parts)

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-18 - 1916-05-19
Summary:

Films screenings including 'In the Midst of the Jungle' (3 parts) and 'Henry VII & Anne Boylen' (3 parts)

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-18
Summary:

In the Midst of the Jungle' was the attraction at the Bijou Theatre. Another good film 'Henry VIII & Anne Boylen' completed the programme.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-01-04 - 1902-01-05
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The great film, 'An Episode in the Life of Henry VIII.' Reappearance of Harris and Vernon. Extraordinary success of Miss Lynda Davies. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-22 - 1919-12-24
Summary:

Tonight! Henri Krauss in 'Les Miserables.' Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-29 - 1918-04-29
Summary:

Tonight, Henri [sic] Kraus [sic] as the Duke of Alva in 'Pro Patria.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-27
Summary:

There is something magnetic about the name of Mr. Frank Keenan in his relation to moving pictures. He has made a speciality of the late Sir Irving's masterpieces, 'The Bells.' This time, he featured in 'The Midnight Stage,' which is certain to draw good houses.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-10-21 - 1922-10-21
Summary:

Come and see Henry B. Walthall in 'False Faces.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-13 - 1923-03-14
Summary:

The Coronet: Tuesday and Wednesday, 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.' Wednesday matinee, 'Baby Mine.' The Star: Tuesday and Wednesday at 5.30 and 9.15, Charles Ray in 'Bill Henry.'