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: 1923-11-21
Summary:

David Wark Griffiths [sic] goes from strength to strength. When 'Orphans of the Storm' was first shown in the big cities of the world, the Press pronounced it an epochal triumph. Taken from the story of 'The Two Orphans,' it is a story of the events leading up to and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-24
Summary:

The Coronet management informs us that it is making all final arrangements for showing 'Orphans of the Storm,' David Griffiths [sic] great film of the events before and including the French Revolution. 'Orphans of the Storm' has a special musical score calling for…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-24
Summary:

Cinderella's Twin,' with Viola Dana, will continue at the Coronet until Sunday. The next big Coronet film will be 'Orphans of the Storm,' which is now in course of preparation. Bookings for the coming months include Norma Talmadge in the 'The Eternal Flame,' Wesley…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-27
Summary:

The events preceding and including the French Revolution are shown in graphic and faithful fashion in 'Orphans of the Storm,' Griffith's film adapted from the stage play 'The Two Orphans.' Griffith's [sic] has presented a vista of the economic and social conditions…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-28
Summary:

Signor A. Carpi is to present the Italian Grand Opera Company in a short season of popular favourites at the Star, beginning on Saturday. The programme includes 'Trovatore,' 'Cavalleria Rusticana' and 'Pagliacci.' 'Madame Butterfly and 'Carmen' are…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-28
Summary:

Some of the world's greatest crimes have been committed by well-meaning men,' said D. W. Griffith in an interview while filming 'Orphans of the Storm,' which is at the Coronet this week. 'The events leading up to the great revolution, which I am depicting as the climax…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-29
Summary:

A few illuminating comments were made by an eminent musical critic recently, after he had visited Griffith's big film, 'Orphans of the Storm.' He mentioned the artistic fashion in which the Great Song of Liberty, the Marseillaise, was interpolated into the score during the big…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-30
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-01
Summary:

Orphans of the Storm,' at the Coronet, has achieved the peculiar distinction of drawing bigger crowds each night it has been shown. Adapted from the stage play 'The Two Orphans,' it is a stirring narrative of the events shortly before and during the French Revolution. The bare…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-03
Summary:

Joseph Schildkraut, who plays the leading part in D. W. Griffith's new picture sensation, 'Orphans of the Storm,' a picturization of 'The Two Orphans,' is known as 'the handsomest man in the world.' He received this distinction no less an authority than Max…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-04
Summary:

In making his picture sensation, 'Orphans of the Storm,' (now showing at the Coronet Theatre) D. W. Griffith took the love story in Kate Claxton's famous melodrama, 'The Two Orphans,' and wove it through the turbulent scenes of the French Revolution.

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

David W. Griffith's masterful motion picture elaboration of 'Way Down East' is now showing at the Coronet Theatre. Again, as in the case of 'The Birth of a Nation,' Griffith has turned to a success of the stage for his material. When Lottie Blair Parker and Joseph…

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Headline: Rival Romeos
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-28
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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…

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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…

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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: 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…