A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Hongkong
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-24
Summary:

At the Hongkong the principal feature is the beginning of the serial, 'The Voice on The Wire' featuring Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber as the leads. A Keystone picture, a popular comic, 'Shot in the Excitement' was also shown.

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Headline: The Hongkong
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-08
Summary:

Last night at the Hongkong there was showing the 7th and 8th Episodes of 'The Voice on the Wire,' starring Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber. Further episodes of this film will be shown next Wednesday. The comic shows last night was truly funny, a Keystone 'When Dreams Come True.'…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-15 - 1919-05-17
Summary:

Frank Keenan's screen triumph 'More Trouble.' Film plot included. Hailed by the New York critics as the best picture play of the year! May 15-17 remarks: 'Her Painted Hero' and British Gazette No. 524-525 (President Wilson in London). Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-15 - 1919-05-17
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Frank Keenan in 'More Trouble,' 'Her Painted Hero' and British Gazette Nos. 524-525 (President Wilson in London). Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-15 - 1919-05-17
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Frank Keenan in 'More Trouble.' Also 'Her Painted Hero' and British Gazette No. 524-525. (President Wilson in London.) Booking at Robinson's. May 15 Remarks: Frank Keenan's screen triumph, More Trouble. Starting today at The Coronet.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-16
Summary:

With the customary idea of supplying films that are a pleasure to see and free from penny-dread-fullness, the Coronet Theatre management yesterday presented an excellent picture programme, the star film being 'More Trouble.' The piece is excellently acted by Frank Keenan. Film synopsis…

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Headline: Kinema Pars
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-03
Summary:

Several pieces of news were included in this article: 1. Enrico Caruso, the great tenor of the Metropolitan Opera House in New York, made his debut at the Rivoli, New York in a picture entitled 'My Cousin'; 2. Soldiers and sailors throughout the war have been in demand for pictures,…

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

'Moral Suicide' is the punchy title of a new special feature soon to be released by the Victoria Theatre. It is written by Ivan Abramson, whose screen successes included 'Forbidden Fruit,' 'Sins of Ambition,' 'Enlighten Thy Daughter' and 'Sins of the…

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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…

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

Intolerance,' D. W. Griffith's greatest spectacle, said to have cost two million dollars, to utilize the services of 125,000 people, and to take three years in the making, will commence an engagement of three nights at the Coronet Theatre. The cast included Mae Marsh, Lilian Gish,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-20
Summary:

The Silver Girl' is the seventh of Pathe's extra selected star photo-plays, which the Victoria Theatre management is showing tomorrow night. 'The Silver Girl' introduces that sterling character actor, Frank Keenan, in yet another new type of character. We saw him as a…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-09-16
Summary:

Wilson K. Midgley writes in the Daily News as follows: Vain efforts have been made in the past to introduce the 'pictures' into the spheres of religion, education, and of various kinds of reform. Peace has brought them at a stroke into international politics. There are two companies…

133
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-01
Summary:

The new picture at the Coronet 'The Auction Block,' is adapted from the novel of the same name by Rex Beach. Rubye De Remer is the feminine lead and the large cast including Florence Deshon, Dorothy Wheeler, Florence John, Tom Powers, Walter Hitchcock, Ned Burton, Charles Graham,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-30
Summary:

The Profiteers,' described as 'an after-the-war picture,' will be shown at the Victoria Theatre on New Year's night, with the ever youthful Fannie Ward as the star. The supporting cast includes John Miltern and Edwin Stevens. Film plot included. 'The Profiteers' is…

135
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-31 - 1919-12-31
Summary:

The Coronet's plans for the new year holidays. A British Enterprise claims Britons support at the greatest British Festival. Harold Lockwood in 'The Haunted Pyjamas'; Dorothy Phillips in 'The Heart of Humanity'; Francis X. Bushman in 'The Adopted Son'; Henry…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-31 - 1919-12-31
Summary:

A British enterprise claims Britons' support at the greatest British festival. Four shows a day on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Thursday, January 1st, at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Harold Lockwood in 'The Haunted Pyjamas,' Dorothy Phillips in 'The Heart of Humanity,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-01 - 1920-01-01
Summary:

A British enterprise claims Britons' support at the greatest British festival. Four shows a day on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Thursday, January 1st, at 2.30 p.m., Harold Lockwood in 'The Haunted Pajamas'; at 5.15 p.m., Dorothy Phillips in 'The Heart of Humanity'; at…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-05
Summary:

The second of a notable series of productions made by Frank Keenan, in which he appears as the star, opened its run at the Victoria Theatre yesterday. It is called 'Gates of Brass.' Mr. Keenan has surrounded himself with a cast of exceptional ability, including Lois Wilson, George…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-05
Summary:

In 'Gates of Brass' to be shown tonight at the Victoria Theatre, Frank Keenan gives one of the most fascinating and powerful performance on the screen. He is supported by Lois Wilson, George Fisher, Clyde Benston [sic], Edwin Tilton, Lillian Langdon and Frank De Loan. The play is…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-30 - 1920-01-31
Summary:

Commencing Saturday, Helen [sic] Chadwick in 'Caleb Piper's Girl,' an unusually interesting drama in five parts. Harold Lloyd in his biggest success 'The Rajah.' Pathe's British Gazette Nos. 600 and 601. 'London from Above,' unique pictures taken from…