A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-02-18
Summary:

Victoria Cinematograph continues to provide plenty of entertainment by Misses Diamond and Montes giving their farewell performance, with Viola C. Cooper singing a number of songs.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-02-25
Summary:

The numerous patrons of the Victoria Cinematograph will welcome Miss Cecilia and Mr Verard making their re-appearance tonight. Also singing performance by Miss Viola C. Cooper.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-03
Summary:

Mr. G. A. Redford is engaged in organising the British Board of Film Censors, of which he is the director. An office had been established for the reproduction of films. The Censorship would extend all over Great Britain. There was a great advantage in having cooperation with the manufactures.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-02-06
Summary:

The municipal authorities of Strasburg believe, in order to avoid the dispute between the press and the power, what can and cannot be included in the cinematograph film have to be discussed. Points from whether to include the press as the co-operators in the censorship have been discussed.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-11
Summary:

Concerts and Tea: Five concerts have been arranged for the men. On this occasion a free picture show at the Victoria Theatre was very kindly given by Mr. Blake and much appreciated by the children.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-01
Summary:

It reported the work done through the fund during March and April. Owing to the fact that the Cinema entertainments for the troops have proved self-supporting the assistance of the fund has not been required in this connection. At one free cinema show for the troops the nominal cost of hiring a…

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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: 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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-26
Summary:

In presenting 'The Honor System' tonight, the management of the Coronet adds one more to the long list of super-productions they have shown at that popular house of entertainment. The first-class players included George Walsh, Gladys Brockwell and Miriam Cooper. Like several of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-16
Summary:

William Fox's newest R. A. Walsh's photoplay, 'Betrayed,' was shown yesterday at the World Theatre. Miriam Cooper, well-known for her work in 'Honor System,' 'The Silent Lie,' and 'The Woman and The Law,' continues her entrancing acting in the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-16
Summary:

Miriam Cooper, who had featured in 'The Woman and the Law,' now appears in a new film entitled 'Betrayed,' which is a new film in the World Theatre. The other cast included Hobart Bosworth. Another forthcoming picture 'The Seeds of Vengeance' is promised soon.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-23
Summary:

Samuelson Film Mfg. Co. of Isleworth, England, presents the well-known British players, Gladys Cooper and Malcolm Cherry in 'My Lady's Dress,' a magnificent picture of 7 parts, written by Edward Knoblock, which is going to be shown at the World Theatre this evening and for three…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-23
Summary:

Samuelson Film Manufacturing Company's 'My Lady's Dress,' featuring Gladys Cooper and Malcolm Cherry, is going to be shown at the World Theatre. The plot is written by Edward Knoblock. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-23
Summary:

Gladys Cooper and Malcolm Cherry figure in 'My Lady's Dress,' a 7 parts picture written by Edward Knoblock, which is going to be shown at the World Theatre this evening and for 3 successive evenings at 9.15 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-06
Summary:

Maurice Tourneur's film version of Fenimore Cooper's 'The Last of the Mohicans,' is the feature attraction at the Kowloon Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-13
Summary:

Deep Purple,' a Realart production starring Miriam Cooper, comes to the Kowloon Theatre this evening. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-13
Summary:

Deep Purple,' starring Miriam Cooper and W. J. Ferguson, has already proved as an attraction in Kowloon Theatre this evening.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-13
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre is going to screen 'Deep Purple,' this evening. The film is featuring Miriam Cooper and W. J. Ferguson. Film synopsis included.