A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-22
Summary:

Those who like kinema thrills will not be disappointed in 'Conflict,' the remarkable picture which Coronet audiences are enjoying this week. Priscilla Dean, who plays the part of the heroine, outdoes herself. The scene in which she rescues her lover from death in a raging torrent on…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-31 - 1923-05-31
Summary:

It shows Norma Talmadge at her best! It was proclaimed both in England and America the outstanding picture of 1922. It has pleased everybody that has seen it! The theme is such that it can only be adequately expressed upon the screen! It stands with 'Way Down East' and 'The Four…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-09
Summary:

In making the big South Sea drama 'Idol Dancer,' which the Coronet is showing today and tomorrow, the whole Griffith Company nearly found watery graves. The Company went to Jamaica to take this picture. They wanted a big storm. They went out in a small steamer and found their storm.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-09
Summary:

While filming the drama 'Idol Dancer' in Jamaica, Griffith and his company sank in the water while they went out on a small streamer in search of a particular scene. But American seaplanes rescued them and their lives were saved. Tomorrow, Coronet Theatre will be screening 'Idol…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-16 - 1923-10-16
Summary:

Six million votes were cast in the Sunday Pictorial Film Contest resulting as follows: 1. 'Way Down East,' 475,649 votes; 2. 'Orphans of the Storm,' 447,428 votes; 3. 'The Kid,' 446,216 votes; 4. 'The Four Horsemen,' 436,470 votes; 5. 'Queen of Sheba…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-18
Summary:

Richard Barthelmess in 'Tol'able David' will be the next star offering at the Coronet, after the conclusion of the run of 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' As regards Barthelmess, his work is sufficiently well-known – in Way Down East, etc. Richard Barthelmess, as the youngster…

109
Headline: Cinema Prices
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-19
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) I feel bound to reply to Unklutch's latest sneer at 'so-called super-productions.' The pictures for which the Coronet increased prices during the past twelve months were: 'Way Down East,' 'The Three Musketeers,' 'Intolerance…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-22 - 1923-10-27
Summary:

Tol'able David' with Richard Barthelmess, is showing tonight till Saturday. October 22 Remarks: Richard Barthelmess is the hero of 'Way Down East,' 'Broken Blossoms' and the 'Idol Dancer.'

111
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-23 - 1923-10-27
Summary:

The Idol Dancer,' 'Broken Blossoms,' 'Way Down East,' and now 'Tol'able David.' That is the starring record of Richard Barthelmess, who now rivals Doug. Fairbanks as the most popular romantic character on the screen. 'Tol'able David' won the…

112
Headline: All About Dick
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-27
113
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-06 - 1923-11-06
Summary:

As thrilling and dramatic as 'Way Down East,' D. W. Griffith's 'Orphans of the Storm.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-09
116
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-12
Summary:

London, Oct. 15 – The Paris correspondent of the Morning Post states that a sensation has been caused in the French film world. Despite the Government's refusal to allow the exhibition of D. W. Griffith's 'Birth of Nation' film, it was shown in Paris for two days, and the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-17
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-24