A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-17
Summary:

Way Down East,' which attracted crowded house in Coronet previously, enters upon the last day at the Star. Lillian Gish and Richard Barthelmess are the stars in the film, which are superlative, as is usual in a Griffith picture.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-17
Summary:

Way Down East,' Griffith's masterpiece, enters upon the second and last day of its run at the Star Theatre today. The film which attracted a huge audience at the Coronet Theatre, features Lillian Gish and Richard Barthelmess.

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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.…

124
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…

125
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-21
Summary:

After the ran of 'Fools and Riches' finishes at the Grand tonight, Griffith's picture 'Way Down East' is due. People who missed their opportunity in Coronet, will be welcomed. On Xmas day Constance Talmadge in 'Wedding Bells' and Harold Lloyd in 'Now or…

126
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-21
Summary:

The run of 'Fools and Riches' finishes at the Grand Theatre tonight. This will be followed by the big Griffith picture 'Way Down East.' Constance Talmadge in 'Wedding Bells' and Harold Lloyd in 'Now or Never' are the attractions announced.

127
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…

128
Headline: The Grand
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-23
Summary:

The Grand announced that they are compiled to withdraw 'Way Down East' after today show. Tomorrow Harold Lloyd's 'Now or Never' will be shown. Constance Talmadge's 'Wedding Bells' is also in the bill for Xmas.

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Headline: Rival Romeos
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-28
130
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-07
Summary:

Coronet Theatre was going to screen 'Uncharted Seas' featuring Alice Lake and Rudolf Valentino. Today, Coronet management announces the withdrawal of 'Uncharted Seas' which steadily gained popularity over the period of its screening. Griffith's masterpiece 'The…

131
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-07
Summary:

The Birth of Nation,' the big Griffith's picture due in Hongkong shortly for the first time, may be said to have laid the foundation of the famous producer's reputation. The love interest is portrayed by Lillian Gish as Elsie Stonemen, and Henry D. [sic] Walthall as 'the…

132
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-07
Summary:

Alice Lake and Rudolf Valentino in 'Uncharted Seas,' appear for the last time today at the Coronet. A splendid programme of films has been arranged to follow. The feature will be 'Are You a Failure,' a picture with a very novel story. Lloyd Hughes and Madge Bellamy take the…

133
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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-10
Summary:

Commencing tomorrow, Coronet Theatre will be screening D.W. Griffith's film 'The Birth of a Nation.' The film exhibits the events of the American Civil War. Although it was first made some years ago, it is still considered a first-class attraction both in England and America.

135
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-10
Summary:

Upon the conclusion of the run of 'Are You a Failure?' the comedy now showing at the Coronet, Griffith's greatest spectacular film 'The Birth of a Nation' is due. Film plot included. A superlative cast includes Lillian Gish, Henry B. Walthall, Mae Marsh, Miriam Cooper,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-11
Summary:

D. W. Griffith's big spectacular film, 'The Birth of a Nation' will commence at the Coronet tomorrow.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-11
Summary:

Griffith's big production 'The Birth of a Nation' featuring Lillian Gish and Henry B. Walthall will be a screened at Coronet Theatre today for its first showing in Hongkong. The setting is of America during the period between 1860 and 1870.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-11
Summary:

The picture that made D. W. Griffith's name, 'The Birth of a Nation' commences its showing at the Coronet today. The acting is marked by that sincerity which the big producer always insists upon. Lillian Gish and Henry B. Walthall take the main parts. The film which was made some…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-12
Summary:

The Birth of a Nation,' presented last night at the Coronet, lives up to all the good things that have been said about it. To make the historical event interesting, it has been necessary to include a little romantic interest. This is most adequately presented by Lillian Gish and Henry B.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-14
Summary:

The Birth of a Nation,' Griffith's big picture, broke all record for attendance at the Coronet over the weekend. The acting of Lillian Gish and Henry B. Walthall in the main role. Film plot included.