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: 1913-12-27
Summary:

The approaching majority of kinematography may well call for a brief review of the extraordinary growth of the industry since that eventful day in 1893 when at the World's Fair, Chicago, Thomas Edison's kinetoscope was introduced to an amazed public. Facts about the picture industry in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-16
Summary:

The famous Griffith picture 'Way Down East' was surrendered this month to Mr. George Mooser, representative of the United Artists Corporation. It marked the first victory of the United Artists Corporation in the fight being waged against motion picture film piracy. For background…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-02
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin, in the flesh, will be in Hongkong next March, accompanied by Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks. Efforts will also be made to induce D. W. Griffith to join the party. This news was given yesterday by Mr. George Mooser, a well-known play producer and film manager. He is the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-13 - 1922-11-13
Summary:

All the productions of the United Artists Film Corporation will be presented at the Coronet, Hongkong and the Pearl, Canton, and at no other theatre in South China. D. W. Griffith's screen masterpiece, 'Way Down East' opens at the Coronet tonight. It will be followed by Douglas…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-24 - 1922-11-24
Summary:

United Artists Film Corporation presents Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Three Musketeers' in 12 reels. $2 at the Coronet. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-01 - 1923-01-01
Summary:

Douglas Fairbanks is back again at the Coronet in another United Artists super film, and, believe us, it is a corker! See 'His Majesty, the American.' Usual prices. Sunday, January 7th, by universal request, 'Thy Soul Shall Bear Witness.' Monday to Wednesday, January 8 to 10…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-08 - 1923-01-08
Summary:

Today till Wednesday at 5 sharp and 9.15 p.m., United Artists present Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Three Musketeers' 12 reels. Specially augmented orchestra of 16 players! At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., double attraction: Charlie Chaplin in 'Pay Day' and Harold Lloyd in 'Grandma…