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: 1923-03-30
Summary:

True Heart Susie' is being shown at the Star Theatre today and tomorrow. It is a picture of much the same type as 'Way Down East.' It is also a D. W. Griffith production and the leading parts are portrayed by Lilian Gish and Robert Harron, who made his name in 'The Birth of a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-07 - 1923-12-07
Summary:

The Coronet: Note the altered times. 'Way Down East' is playing at 2.15, 4.45, 7 sharp and 9.15 at ordinary prices. The Star: Tonight at 9.15, 'The Barber of Seville.' Tomorrow, 'Carmen.' The Grand: Tonight and tomorrow at 9.15 p.m., 'Dead Game' with Hoot…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-08 - 1923-12-08
Summary:

The Coronet: Note the altered times. 'Way Down East' is playing at 2.15, 4.45, 7 sharp and 9.15 at ordinary prices. The Star: Today at 2.30, 'Rigoletto.' At 9.15, 'Carmen.' Tomorrow, 'Othello.' The Grand: Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Dead Game' with Hoot…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-10 - 1923-12-10
Summary:

The Coronet: For two nights more at 2.15, 4.45, 7 sharp and 9.20 p.m., Lillian Gish and Richard Barthelmess in D. W. Griffith's 'Way Down East.' Illustration included. The Star: Italian Grand Opera tonight at 9.15, 'Tosca.' Tomorrow, 'Faust.' The Grand: At 9.15…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-11 - 1923-12-11
Summary:

The Coronet: Final showing of 'Way Down East.' Today at 2.15, 4.45, 7 and 9.20 p.m. The Star: Italian Grand Opera tonight at 9.15, 'Faust.' Tomorrow, 'Mignon.' The Grand: At 9.15 only, Gladys Walton in 'The Love Letter.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-15 - 1923-12-15
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Jackie Coogan in 'Trouble.' Together with Buster Keaton in 'The Boat.' Illustration included. The Star: Today at 2.30 and 9.15, Jack Pickford in 'Garrison's Finish.' Sunday, 'Way Down East.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-15
Summary:

Jack Pickford has the part of a jockey in the racing drama, 'Garrison's Finish,' showing at the Star tonight. The film, which marks Jack's return to pictures after a long lay-off, is confessedly an old-style story of the Turf. On Sunday, the Griffith masterpiece, 'Way…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-17 - 1923-12-17
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Wednesday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Norma Talmadge in 'The Eternal Flame.' Illustration included. The Star: Today only at 5.30 and 9.15, 'Way Down East.' The Grand: Today only at 9.15 p.m., Macklyn Arbuckle in 'The Prodical Judge.'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-17
Summary:

Way Down East' now on a return visit to the Colony, will be shown today and tomorrow at the Star. When this picture was shown at the Coronet recently, the original booking was for three days only. So big was the reception given to it, however, that the run was extended another two days.…

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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…

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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 '…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-20 - 1924-10-20
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, the big double show for the single price. Jack Hoxie in 'The Phantom Horseman' and Jackie Coogan in 'Trouble.' Starting tomorrow, Stevenson's thrilling story 'Treasure Island.' Coming soon, 'Enemies of Women.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-21 - 1924-10-23
Summary:

One solid week starting Sunday October 26th, the gigantic film sensation, a Cosmopolitan Production, distributed by Goldwyn-Cosmopolitan, 'Enemies of Women,' with Lionel Barrymore. Seat sale opens Wednesday, October 22 at 10 a.m. Booking at Moutrie's and the Star reservations can…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-22
Summary:

The attraction at the Star Theatre all next week, will be 'Enemies of Women' which is claimed to be the biggest film spectacle ever made. Over 50,000 people were employed at one time or another to portray the many stupendous scenes of Blasco Ibanez's famous story. Many incidents…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-23 - 1924-10-24
Summary:

Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Carl Laemmle presents 'Sporting Youth' with Reginald Denny and Harry Pollard. Starting Sunday matinee, 'Enemies of Women,' the photoplay masterpiece. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-23
Summary:

A whole year on Broadway was not enough to take care of the crowds eager to see the sensational Cosmopolitan super photoplay, 'Enemies of Women,' and arrangements had to be made to continue the run at the Cameo Theatre, New York, where it is still playing to capacity houses daily. The…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-24 - 1924-10-29
Summary:

One solid week, twice daily at 5.30 and 9.15, starting Sunday, October 26th, 'Enemies of Women' by Vicente Blasco Ibanez with Lionel Barrymore, Alma Rubens and an all-star cast, a Cosmopolitan production, distributed by Goldwyn-Cosmopolitan. Prices: matinees, 80 cents and $1.00; nights…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-25 - 1924-10-25
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, your last opportunity to see Reginald Denny in 'Sporting Young.' Starting tomorrow, 'Enemies of Women.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-25 - 1924-10-25
Summary:

The Cosmopolitan Corporation presents 'Enemies of Women,' by Vicente Blasco Ibanez with Lionel Barrymore and Alma Rubens, directed by Alan Crosland, scenario by John Lynch, setting by Joseph Urban, a Cosmopolitan production. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-25
Summary:

12 capacity weeks on Broadway were not enough to take care of the crowds eager to see the sensational super photoplay, 'Enemies of Women,' and arrangements were made to continue the run indefinitely at the Cameo Theatre. The crowds were thrilled and entertained by the many beautiful…