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: 1918-12-04 - 1918-12-05
Summary:

Moving pictures for children were inevitable from the very moment moving pictures were invented; but it has been part of the normal course of things that they should not have been actually made until this time. Only the very best that the world can produce is to be laid before the sincerely…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-28
Summary:

Virtuous Men,' the Coronet's latest super film, is an ambitious production. It is under the direction of Ralph Ince. The cast includes such well-known names as E. K. Lincoln, Grace Darling, Robert W. Cummings, William B. Mack and Danny Hayes. Film synopsis included. In addition, the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-11
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-29
Summary:

D. W. Griffith is a great genius and his penetrating appraisal led to the 'discovery' of Mary Pickford, Mae Marsh, Wallace Reid. In his newest comedy 'Dream Street' the juvenile 'stars' who have now clearly demonstrated their indisputable right to the title, are…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-29
Summary:

All this week, Coronet Theatre is screening 'Dream Street,' a film that represents less than three score years. Produced by D.W. Griffith, the juvenile stars featured in the film are Carol Dempster, Ralph Graves and Charles Mack.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-13
Summary:

There were some who held that the film version of 'The Three Musketeers' which Douglas Fairbanks was responsible for was enough to make poor old Alexander Dumas turn in his grave. At the moment, Max Linder's 'The Three Must-Get-Theres' is being shown at the Coronet…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-09
Summary:

In making the big South Sea drama 'Idol Dancer,' which the Coronet is showing today and tomorrow, the whole Griffith Company nearly found watery graves. The Company went to Jamaica to take this picture. They wanted a big storm. They went out in a small steamer and found their storm.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-21
Summary:

A private screening of the film 'Robin Hood' was done in the presence of Director of Education (The Hon. Mr. E. A. Irving), the acting Registrar of the University (The Rev. J. T. Holman), the Hon. Mr. Pollock, K. C., the Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotewall, Mr. E. Ralphs and other prominent…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-14 - 1923-11-17
Summary:

David Wark Griffith's 'The Love Flower,' from the Colliers weekly story by Ralph Stock. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-16
Summary:

The Coronet is playing up to its reputation for good pictures. Tonight it offers David Griffith's latest, 'The Love Flower.' The theme deals with the wonderful love of a daughter for her heart-broken father. The film is from the pen of Ralph Stock, the famous author of 'The…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-01
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-01 - 1924-03-08
Summary:

Commencing Wednesday, 5th March, 'The Third Alarm' featuring Ralph Lewis. March 8 Remarks: Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-04 - 1924-03-04
Summary:

Commencing tomorrow, March 5th, 'The Third Alarm' starring Ralph Lewis and Johnnie Walker.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-05 - 1924-03-18
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 12.15, 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., Ralph Lewis & Johnny [sic] Walker in 'The Third Alarm,' 'Felix Minds the Kids' [sic], and International News 99.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-05 - 1924-03-08
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 12.15, 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Ralph Lewis and Johnnie Walker in 'The Third Alarm,' 'Felix Minds the Kids' and International News 99.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-05 - 1924-03-05
Summary:

The Third Alarm' with Ralph Lewis and Johnnie Walker. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-05 - 1924-03-08
Summary:

Today at 12.15, 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Ralph Lewis and Johnny [sic] Walker in 'The Third Alarm.' Also 'Felix Minds the Kid' and International News 99.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-05
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-10