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: 1918-05-23 - 1918-05-23
Summary:

The three big productions of the year: 'The Barrier' in 7 parts, 8,000 feet, produced by the Rex Beach Motion Pictures Co.; 'The Mormon Maid' in 6 parts, 6,000 feet, featuring Mae Murray; 'The Lust of the Ages' in 7 parts, 7,000 feet, featuring Lillian Walker. Watch…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-23
Summary:

By arrangement with the Hongkong Film Exchange Company, Hongkong Theatre have secured the sole rights for China of exceptional films. The first is from the story of Rex Beach, 'The Barrier' issued by the Rex Beach Motion Picture Company. Another is 'The Mormon Maid' featuring…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-31 - 1918-05-31
Summary:

The next exclusive feature, a 32-centimeter dramatic shot that has started the film world, Lillian Walker in 'The Lust of the Ages,' in 7 parts, 7,000 feet, produced by Ogden Pictures Corporation. Book your seats early for Saturday, 1st June. Dress circle, $1.00; first-class, 50 cents…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-01 - 1918-06-01
Summary:

Saturday, 1st to Tuesday, 4th June at 9.15 p.m. performance, screening the beautiful film in 7 parts, 'The Lust of the Ages.' 7 p.m. performance and also at Saturday matinees 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., showing 'The Barrier' in 7 parts. Remarks: Another ad. on page 10. 'The Lust…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-01
Summary:

The second of the series 'The Lust of the Ages' from the book by Aaton Hoffman will be shown tonight, starring Lillian Walker. Repeat performances of 'The Barrier' will be given this afternoon matinees.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-20
Summary:

William Courtenay plays both on the stage and the screen. He is to be seen tonight at the Victoria Theatre in Pathe Gold Rooster play 'The Recoil,' supported by Lillian Greuze. Film plot included. He acted in 'Kick In.' and made his first stage appearance at 15 years old and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-10 - 1919-06-12
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lillian Gish in 'Sold for Marriage.' Also 'Dirty Work in a Laundry,' British Gazette Nos. 528-9. The Coronet has now installed four extra exhaust fans which means that the air is completely renewed every five minutes. Booking at Robinson's…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-10 - 1919-06-12
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lilian [sic] Gish in 'Sold for Marriage.' Also 'Dirty Work in a Laundry' and British Gazette No. 528-9. The Coronet has now installed four extra exhaust fans which means that the air is completely renewed every five minutes. Booking at Robinson…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-30 - 1919-07-31
Summary:

F. Marshall Sanderson will present on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. D. W. Griffith's colossal spectacle 'Intolerance'. The picture that has all the stars: Lillian Gish, Constance Talmadge, Bessie Love, Miriam Cooper and Elmo Lincoln (Tarzan). Sir Herbert Tree - Douglas Fairbanks -…

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-30 - 1919-08-04
Summary:

By special arrangement with the Coronet, F. Marshall Sanderson will present on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 1, 2 and 3, at 9.15 p.m. only, D. W. Griffith's colossal spectacle 'Intolerance,' the picture that has all the stars: Lillian Gish, Constance Talmadge, Bessie Love,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-19
Summary:

Detailed review and film synopsis of D. W. Griffith's 'Hearts of the World' featuring the Gish sisters, Lillian and Dorothy, with Robert Harron, George Fawcett and others. Mr. Ray is presenting the film at the theatre Royal tonight. Seats can be booked at Moutrie's.

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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: 1920-04-26 - 1920-04-29
Summary:

The Great Love,' the play that ends a woman's 'No.' David Wark Griffith's splendid tribute to British Womanhood! April 26-27 remarks: Lillian Gish and Bobby [sic] Harron in 'The Great Love.' April 28 remarks: Pathe news, 'Going? Going? Gone' and Rolin…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-26 - 1920-04-26
Summary:

On Broadway, a line three blocks long waited at the strand theatre to see D. W. Griffith's 'The Great Love,' Artcraft Pictures. David Wark Griffith, producer of 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Intolerance,' 'Hearts of the World' and 'Broken Blossoms…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-04-27 - 1920-04-29
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., the fifth big picture, D. W. Griffith presents Lilian [sic] Gish and Bobby [sic] Harron in 'The Great Love.' Ordinary prices.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-05-08 - 1920-05-10
Summary:

Tonight, overture, Pathe's British Gazette No. 625 (To Australia by Air - Unique photographs, 'Lonesome Luke Bartender' (Rolin Comedy), Lilian [sic] Gish in 'Daphne and the Pirate' in 5 parts, now re-issued by Triangle. Film plot included. At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-08 - 1920-05-08
Summary:

Sing hey for the days of the bold Buccaneer! H. W. Ray announces the re-issue of a famous Triangle play, 'Daphne and the Pirate' featuring Lillian Gish and Elliott Dexter, a realistic picture of France under Louis Quinze, of the slave market of New Orleans, and of the Black Flag on the…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-08 - 1920-05-10
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 1. overture, Coronet orchestra; 2. Pathe's British Gazette No. 625; 3. 'Lonesome Luke, Bartender,' Rolin comedy; 4. Lillian Gish in 'Daphne and the Pirate' in 5 parts. Today at 2.30 p.m., tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty'…