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: 1916-03-04 - 1916-03-06
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Nigger' (5 parts), presented by William Farnum

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-14
Summary:

The Melbourne Company will stage a miniature musical comedy called 'Suzanne,' members included Tosti, Stephen Adams, Edwin Green, Arthur Sullivan, Tschaikowsky, Sidney Jones, Lionel Monckton, Wagner and Miss Ada Edney with Mr Tom Melbourne.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-09
Summary:

Mr D. Rodrigues, manager of the Far Eastern Film Service (Metro Pictures) has opened an office in Hongkong. His first film 'The Great Secret' featuring Frances Bushman, will be shown at the Victoria Theatre next week. Other pictures of the Metro series will be shown. Other pictures of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-23
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre tonight, the Paramount picture 'Gretna Green' will be screened and next Saturday Jesse L. Lasky presents Lou Tellegen, the famous actor in 'The Black Wolf' from the play by Jean Barrymore. Tellegan established himself as a romantic actor when he…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-03 - 1919-09-08
Summary:

Another fine Metro at the Coronet, 'His Father's Son' featuring Lionel Barrymore.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-03 - 1919-09-08
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Metro presents Lionel Barrymore in 'His Father's Son.' Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-06
Summary:

Tonight marks the last performance of a very enjoyable film at the Coronet, 'His Father's Son.' This Metro Comedy, which features Lionel Barrymore and fairly sparkles with humourous situations is too good to be missed. Booking is at Robinson.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-25 - 1919-09-26
Summary:

Metro presents Ethel Barrymore in the beautiful 7-part gypsy drama, 'The Call of Her People' at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-27 - 1919-09-27
Summary:

Metro presents Ethel Barrymore in the beautiful 7-part gypsy drama, 'The Call of Her People' at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Tomorrow, Sunday at 5 and 9.15 p.m., 'New York' and 'Max Wants a Divorce.' Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's.

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-05 - 1920-01-07
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lionel Barrymore in 'The Brand of Cowardice.' Also 'There's Many a Slip.' At 7.15 p.m., 'Sporting Life.'

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-05 - 1920-01-05
Summary:

What is cowardice? In a fine Metro wonder play, Lionel Barrymore, King of light comedians, proves that a slacker brought face to face with stern reality, may still be a man courage! Clever comedy and sheer drama are intermingled by the hand of a master in 'The Brand of Cowardice'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-04 - 1922-02-07
Summary:

Tonight, John Barrymore in 'Here Comes the Bride' and Charlie Chaplin in 'The Hotel Mix-Up.'

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Headline: Hard Work
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-19
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-11
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-12 - 1923-03-12
Summary:

Adolph Zukor presents John Barrymore in 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.' It is not a picture for children who will not be admitted. Photo included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-12 - 1923-03-12
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Wednesday, John Barrymore in 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.' Wednesday matinees, 'Baby Mine.' The Star: Tonight only, Bryant Washburn in 'Why Smith Left Home.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-12
Summary:

The film version of the famous story by Robert Louis Stevenson, 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,' will be shown at the Coronet Theatre today. The leading role is taken by Mr. John Barrymore. Film synopsis included.

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

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,' a film version of the story written by R. L. Stevenson with the same name, is the current attraction at the Coronet Theatre. The principal role is by Mr. John Barrymore. Film synopsis included.