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: 1923-12-05
Summary:

Orphans of the Storm' enters upon the last two days of its run at the Coronet today. Apart from its appeal to the general public, it is a tribute to the merit of the picture to find several prominent French residents of the Colony loud in their praises of its fidelity of atmosphere.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-06
Summary:

Orphans of the Storm' winds up at the Coronet today, and will be followed tomorrow by a short 'revival' of 'Way Down East' from Friday to Sunday. The Griffith touch, and the genius of Lillian Gish are apparent in both films.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-06
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening 'Orphans of the Storm' for the last time today. Then the theatre will show the 'revival' of 'Way Down East' from Friday to Sunday. As far as re-screening of films based on its popularity with the general public is concerned, Coronet…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-06
Summary:

Way Down East,' which in many people's opinion, is still Griffith's best picture, will be shown at the Coronet commencing tomorrow, for a short season only. The two films show entirely different aspects of the producer's genius. 'Orphans of the Storm' is a strong…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-08
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Headline: Rival Romeos
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-28
207
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-09
Summary:

Coronet Theatre conducted a Popular Pictures voting contest with a prize of $50. Among the voting for two hundreds film, the following films were consider as the most popular selections, which included: 'Shoulder Arms,' 'Quo Vadis,' 'My Four Years in Germany,'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-21
Summary:

Annual Report – School days this year have numbered 174. The daily round has been enlivened twice by visits to the Coronet Theatre, to see 'Robin Hood' and 'Orphans of the Storm.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-02
210
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-15
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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.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-13
213
Headline: Many Troubles
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-14
214
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-19
Summary:

D.W. Griffith's latest film 'One Exciting Night,' a United Artists release, starring Porter Strong, was shown at the Coronet. This picture is different from 'Orphans of the Storm.' Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-06
Summary:

The management of The Coronet draws attention to the altered times of performances for 'Orphans of the Storm,' rendered necessary by the unusual length of the picture, viz. 2.30, 5 sharp, 7.15 and 9.30 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-29
Summary:

Tomorrow, Queen's Theatre commences screening the Henry King production 'The White Sister' featuring Lillian Gish who is known for her performances in films like 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Broken Blossoms,' 'Orphans of the Storm' and 'Way Down…

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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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-30
Summary:

The White Sister,' starring Lillian Gish, will have its premiere at the Queen's Theatre today. The story was taken from F. Marion Crawford's famous novel. Lillian Gish has been appeared in 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Way Down East,' 'Hearts of the World…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-30
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening the Inspiration production 'The White Sister' featuring Lillian Gish who plays the role of Sister Angela, today. The story of this Metro release was taken from a novel by F. Marion Crawford. The film was filmed entirely in Italy and Northern…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-29
Summary:

(By H. W. R. to the S. C. M. Post) When the time comes to write the story of the rise of the moving picture there will, I believe, be found two names that will 'lead the rest;' those of Charles Chaplin and D. W. Griffith. David Wark Griffith has been called the Dickens of the screen.…