A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1897-05-01
Summary:

The exhibitions of the Cinematograph at the City Hall were today witnessed by about 500 children from the Queen's College. Mr. W. Muskett gave a very lucid and graphic explanation of the pictures, while Professor Charvet has introduced a number of admirable pictures showing Corbett-Mitchell…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-18
Summary:

Bell's Vaudeville Company opened a short engagement at the Victoria Theatre last night, the performers included Misses Salma and Marusa, Messrs Richard and Mitchell.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-03-15 - 1920-03-19
Summary:

Mitchell Lewis in 'The Code of the Yukon,' a new and thrilling story of love and adventure in the Far Noth with special musical programme. Rex Beach starred Michell Lewis in 'The Barrier.' He has just such another role in 'The Code of the Yukon.' March 15-18 remarks…

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-15 - 1920-03-15
Summary:

Monday to Thursday, Mitchell Lewis in 'The Code of the Yukon,' a new and thrilling story of love and adventure in the far north with special musical programme. Rex Beach starred Mitchell Lewis in 'The Barrier'; you undoubtedly remember his wonderful work as the French…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-15
Summary:

There is a splendid picture programme tonight at the Coronet, presented by Mr. Ray. There is firstly a most interesting British Gazette with the Lord Mayor's Show, the visit of the Shah of Persia to England and the Celebrations of the first anniversary of the Armistice; and, to pass by for…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-15 - 1920-03-19
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., British Gazette No. 615 and 'The Code of the Yukon.' Also first 'Snub' Comedy. 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King' episodes 11 and 12. March 16 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on Rex Beach starred Mitchell Lews in 'The Code of the Yukon…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-03-16
Summary:

Most people in Hong Kong will remember the showing of Bex [sic] Beach's famous story 'The Barrier,' when Mitchell Lewis so wonderfully portrayed the character of the French Canadian. Mitchell Lewis has achieved another great success in a somewhat similar role in 'The Code of…

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-18
Summary:

The Code of the Yukon,' a six-part film, featuring Mitchell Lewis, is the principal picture now showing at the Coronet Theatre. Film synopsis included. At the next change of programme in a few days' time, Emily Stevens will appeal in 'The House of Tears.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-15 - 1920-09-15
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., additional performance of 'A Romany Lass.' Tonight at 5.15, Mitchell Lewis in 'Jacques of the Silver North,' a thrilling six-part drama of the Canadian wild, and 'Around the Town.' Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-15 - 1920-09-15
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 p.m., Select Pictures presents Mitchell Lewis in 'Jacques of the Silver North' in 6 parts. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Lure of Heart's Desire.' At 9.15 p.m., last performance of 'A Romany Lass.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-15 - 1920-09-18
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Select Pictures presents Mitchell Lewis in 'Jacques of the Silver North' in 6 parts. Picture included. September 15 Remarks: At 9.15 p.m., last performance of 'A Romany Lass.' September 18 Remarks: Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Blanche…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-16 - 1920-09-17
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Select Pictures presents Mitchell Lewis in 'Jacques of the Silver North' in 6 parts. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-18 - 1920-09-18
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Select Pictures presents Mitchell Lewis in 'Jacques of the Silver North' in 6 parts. Also ‘Snub' Comedy and 'Round the Town' [sic]. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-10-01
Summary:

The Web of Deceit,' the Edwin Carewe-Pathe feature will be shown at the Coronet Theatre commencing today till Monday. Edwim Carewe, making his debut as a producer after many years of directing, gave the picture the personal attention in every detail, and the settings are said to be…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-01
Summary:

The management of the Coronet Theatre promises highly dramatic entertainment tonight in 'The Web of Deceit,' starring the beautiful Dolores Cassinelli. The first picture in which Edwin Carewe figures as producer, as well as director, this Pathe features unwinds a modern society drama…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-02
Summary:

The Web of Deceit,' is being successfully shown at The Coronet. Miss Dolores Cassinelli makes the picture doubly interesting by faithfully portraying both roles. The other members of the cast have been carefully selected and included Mitchell Harris, Franklyn Hanna, Hugh Cameron and Letty…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-10-14 - 1920-10-07
Summary:

60% of Select Pictures is first-class; that 60% comes to the Coronet! Tonight, we are showing Mitchell Lewis in 'The Faith of the Strong.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-14 - 1920-10-14
Summary:

Those who admired Mitchell Lewis in Rex Beach's great film, 'The Barrier,' have been disappointed in the work of the master of elemental characters. His wonderful characterisation of Paul, the French-Canadian, in 'The Faith of the Strong' will replace his on his pedestal…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-10-14 - 1920-10-14
Summary:

Tonight we are showing Mitchell Lewis in The Faith of the Strong.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-01-17 - 1921-01-20
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15: The burial in Westminster Abbey of an unknown British warrior – Mitchell Lewis in 'Children of Banishment' and British Gazette.