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: 1921-06-29
Summary:

A very attractive programme is to be shown at the Hongkong Theatre for the week commencing this afternoon till Friday next, a drama 'Who Will Marry Me?' featuring the star Carmel Myers, is one of the first productions from the Universal Film Company. There is also a splendid picture…

122
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-21 - 1921-07-22
Summary:

When we tell you that it costs us $2 a minute to show 'The Devil's Passkey' at Wo Ping Theatre more than it cost to screen either 'Hearts of the World' or 'Intolerance,' you can perhaps realise that it must be a great picture. The Coronet Orchestra will provide…

123
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-13
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'The Romance of Happy Valley,' today. The film is written by Griffith, the same master hand of other films like 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Intolerance' and 'Way Down East.' Lillian Gish is the lead actress.

124
Headline: Way Down East
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-08 - 1922-11-22
Summary:

Teaser ads for the film 'Way Down East.' Remarks: The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. November 9-11 Remarks: Another ads. say D. W. Griffith presents. Next Week at the Coronet. Illustration included. November 22 Remarks: Your last chance of…

125
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-13 - 1922-11-13
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.15, 5.30, 9 sharp, 'Way Down East.' Kowloon Theatre: At 5.45 and 9.15 p.m., 'Love's Redemption.' Fancy Dress Dance tomorrow at 9.

126
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-14 - 1922-11-14
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.15, 5.30, 9 sharp, 'Way Down East.' Kowloon Theatre: At 9 p.m., Fancy Dress Dance. Tickets $2.

127
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-14
Summary:

Yesterday, Coronet Theatre screened 'Way Down East' where it managed to get full houses in all the three performances. The longish sort of film is directed by D. W. Griffith and is being shown daily at 2:30, 5:30 and 9 o'clock. The film has a simple melodramatic plot but is being…

128
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-15 - 1922-11-16
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.15, 5.30, 9 sharp, 'Way Down East.' Kowloon Theatre: At 5.45 & 9.15 p.m., Elmo Lincoln in 'The Adventures of Tarzan' [sic], episodes 1 to 4.

129
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-17 - 1922-11-18
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.15, 5.30, 9 sharp, 'Way Down East.' Kowloon Theatre: At 5.45 & 9.15 p.m., Constance Talmadge in 'Good References.'

130
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-18
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen the Griffith film entitled 'Way Down East' tonight and tomorrow.

131
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-20 - 1922-11-20
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.15, 5.30, 9 sharp, 'Way Down East.' Kowloon Theatre: At 5.45 & 9.15 p.m., 'The Dark Star.' Cabaret Dance on Tuesday.

132
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-20
Summary:

Coronet management has decided to screen Griffith's 'Way Down East' for three more days. Ministers of the gospel are being invited to attend as the management's guests.

133
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-21 - 1922-11-21
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.15, 5.30, 9 sharp, 'Way Down East.' Kowloon Theatre: At 9 p.m., Cabaret Dance. Tickets $1.5 at Moutrie's.

134
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-21
Summary:

Way Down East' will remain at the Coronet for today and tomorrow.

135
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-22 - 1922-11-22
Summary:

The Coronet: Your last chace of seeing, 'Way Down East.' Kowloon Theatre: At 9.15 p.m., 'An Eastern Westerner,' 'Strictly Confidential,' and Topical Budget. Children's matinee, 'Adventures of Tarzan,' episodes 5 to 8.

136
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-05
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre is screening for the first time today 'Homespun Folks' which exhibits all the walks of American rural life. Resembling 'Way Down East,' the film is drenched with varieties of human appeal.

137
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-11 - 1923-01-11
Summary:

The great Thos. Ince film, 'Homespun Folks,' a First National attraction. It is in the same class as 'Way Down East.' Also screening Larry Semon in 'The Bell Hop.'

138
Headline: Homespun Folks'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-11
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening for the first time 'Homespun Folks' which highlights the beautiful landscape of rural American life. Appealing to human emotions, the picture becomes a rival to 'Way Down East.'

139
Headline: Intolerance
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-13 - 1923-04-25
Summary:

April 13-14 Remarks: Teaser ads. The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. April 21 Remarks: The greatest picture of all time, 'Intolerance' will be shown at the Star. The cast includes Lilian [sic] Gish, Mae Marsh, Seena Owen, Constance Talmadge,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-21
Summary:

On Sunday, Star Theatre is going to screen a Griffiths' film entitled 'Intolerance' which is quite famous in London.