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: 1923-12-20
Summary:

Herbert Rawlinson in the role of Jimmy Dorgan appears at the Grand tonight. The plot of the picture – 'Fools and Riches' – principally concerns the plan by which Old Man Dorgan reforms his erring son. It will be good news to the residents in the Eastern district that 'Way Down…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-22 - 1923-12-22
Summary:

There is always a good show at the Coronet: Tonight till Sunday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Ben Turpin in 'A Small Town Idol.' Illustration included. The Star: Tonight and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, Constance Talmadge in 'Wedding Bells' and Harold Lloyd in 'Now or…

123
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-22
Summary:

A good many enquiries have been made as to whether 'Way Down East' would be shown in Hongkong again. When screened recently at the Coronet, many were unable to secure admission, so big was the demand for seats. Now comes the announcement of the Grand that 'Way Down East' will…

124
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-24 - 1923-12-24
Summary:

There is always a good show at the Coronet: Commencing today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., all the kids in filmland in 'Penrod.' Illustration included. A Xmas carol at the Star: Charles Olive supported by a talented boys' choir in 'Scrooge,' Jack Pickford in '…

125
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-15 - 1924-01-15
Summary:

Not another 'Way Down East,' but still a very fine picture of the same kind with a wonderful cast, 'Quincy Adams Sawyer.'

126
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-22
Summary:

It is reported from Rome that a piece of over-realistic film acting led to a lioness tearing an actor to pieces. During the filming of a scene in 'Quo Vadis,' a group of lions and lionesses was released into the arena, where 50 actors and actresses were playing parts of Christians.…

127
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-30 - 1924-04-30
Summary:

Gorgeous and spectacular as 'Intolerance'; mob scenes that rival those of 'Orphans of the Storm'; a setting rivaling that in 'Robin Hood'; a story as touching as 'The Miracle Man'; thrills that compare with those in 'Way Down East'--the moving…

128
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-29
Summary:

Exciting much interested comment among local cinema-goers is the movie play 'Judith of Bethulia.' This was the first big film that the master producer, D. W. Griffith ever made, and comparisons are being drawn with his later works, such as 'Intolerance' and 'Way Down…

129
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-12 - 1925-01-12
Summary:

We ask you to consider Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Pickford, D. W. Griffith and Charlie Chaplin, the four greatest names in the film world, whose pictures are released under the name of United Artists' Film Corporation. Even the most prejudiced observer has to admit that their productions are…

130
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-01 - 1925-04-02
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, the entire Broadway cast in David Belasco's greatest recent success, 'Tiger Rose.' Experienced cinemagoers are aware that whenever a big stage success has been transferred bodily to the screen with the original cast, a delightful…

131
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-03 - 1925-04-03
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, the entire Broadway cast in David Belasco's greatest recent success 'Tiger Rose.' Experienced cinemagoers are aware that whenever a big stage success has been transferred bodily to the screen with the original cast, a delightful…

132
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-04 - 1925-04-04
Summary:

Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, D. W. Griffith presents Lillian and Dorothy Gish in 'Orphans of the Storm,' the film that England voted second only to 'Way Down East,' 12 magnificent reels of the romance and thrills of the French Revolution. Ordinary prices. Illustration included.…

133
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-29
Summary:

Lillian Gish in her greatest role! The ethereal little star who tugged at heartstrings in such big productions as 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Broken Blossoms,' 'Orphans of the Storm' and 'Way Down East' at last has a role that tests her full powers. In Henry…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-01 - 1925-06-02
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.00, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., the greatest love story of all time, Metro Pictures Corporation presents Lillian Gish, who was in 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Hearts of the World,' 'Orphans of the Storm' and 'Way Down East,' in Henry King's…

135
Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-03 - 1925-06-03
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 2.30, 5.00, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lillian Gish, the big little star of 'Way Down East' in her greatest and latest triumph, 'The White Sister' in 11 reels. With special musical score. Friday, June 5th, Richard Barthelmess in 'Sonny,' great as…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-15 - 1925-06-17
Summary:

See the greatest love drama since 'Way Down East,' 'If Winter Comes' starting today. Prices: 2.30 p.m., $1.20 and 60 cents; 5.10 p.m., $1.50 and 80 cents; 9.15 p.m., $2.00 and $1.00. Special comedy programme at 7.30 p.m.

137
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-09-07 - 1925-09-07
Summary:

Today only, Mary Alden in 'A Woman's Woman.' Tuesday and Wednesday at 2.30, 5, 7.15 and 9.30, D. W. Griffith's masterpiece of all time, 'Way Down East.' Note the time.

138
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-09-08 - 1925-09-09
Summary:

Note the times: today and tomorrow at 2.30, 5, 7.15 and 9.30. D. W. Griffith presents 'Way Down East,' in 11 magnificent reels. The original musical score that has delighted as much as the picture.

139
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-09-09
Summary:

Truly, one of the most beautiful pictures ever made, is 'Way Down East,' now showing to full houses at the Queen's Theatre. Lillian Gish, in this picture, does some of the best acting of her career. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-09-18 - 1925-09-19
Summary:

In response to literally hundreds of requests, we are showing 'Way Down East' on Tuesday, September 22, and 'Three Musketeers' on Wednesday, September 23. Each picture for one day only. Box plans now open.