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: 1922-11-21 - 1922-11-21
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow are positively the last two nights that 'Way Down East' will be shown in Hongkong! Our instructions are to forward the film to Singapore from which centre it will be distributed through Malaya and Java. There is no prospect of its returning to this territory before…

122
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-21 - 1922-11-21
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.15, 5.30 and 9 sharp, 'Way Down East.' Kowloon Theatre: 9 p.m., cabaret dance. Tickets $1.50. Booking at Moutrie's.

123
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-21
Summary:

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

124
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.

125
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-22 - 1922-11-22
Summary:

Your last chance of seeing 'Way Down East' is tonight. Ring up 1743.

126
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-22 - 1922-11-22
Summary:

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

127
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-22
Summary:

Way Down East' is being screened for the last time today at the Coronet Theatre.

128
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-23
Summary:

The Midnight Romance,' which succeeds 'Way Down East' on the Coronet screen today, Anita Stewart, as the heroine, has ample opportunity to give nine emotions of every woman all a turn. Film plot included.

129
Headline: Films Out East
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-30
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – Mr. Ray's reply on the 'Films Out East' article. He has an opposite view. About China as a dumping ground for junk films. He hardly thinks Paramount, Realart, and Fox productions are to be classed in that category. He mentioned that the Coronet showed…

130
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-04 - 1923-01-04
Summary:

In the same class as 'Way Down East,' a Thos. H. Ince special, 'Homespun Folks.' Illustration included.

131
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-05
Summary:

Homespun Folks' will be shown at the Kowloon Theatre today. Except that it cannot boast anything so sensational as that wonderful ice scene it very nearly rivals 'Way Down East' in the sympathy and appeal of its intensely human story. Film synopsis included.

132
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.

133
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-06
Summary:

Douglas Fairbanks will disappear from the Coronet screen when 'His Majesty the American' is shown for the last time on Saturday night – but not for long. He will be back again on Monday in 'The Three Musketeers' for another three days. In turn, Sunday's picture will be…

134
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.'

135
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-11 - 1923-01-11
Summary:

The great Thos. Ince film, 'Homespun Folks,' a First National picture. It is in the same class as 'Way Down East.' We are also screening Larry Semon in his latest two-part comedy, 'The Bell Hop.'

136
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.'

137
Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-27 - 1923-01-27
Summary:

You must not confuse D. W. Griffith's recent productions with his earlier work! The following are recognised the world over as his masterpieces! 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Intolerance,' 'Hearts of the World,' 'The Great Love,' 'The Idol Dancer,…

138
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…

140
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-21
Summary:

All this week, Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'Conquest' featuring Priscilla Dean. Some of the scenes of this film are comparable only to the great ice break scene in 'Way Down East.' Film synopsis included.