A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-26 - 1920-04-26
Summary:

On Broadway, a line three blocks long waited at the strand theatre to see D. W. Griffith's 'The Great Love,' Artcraft Pictures. David Wark Griffith, producer of 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Intolerance,' 'Hearts of the World' and 'Broken Blossoms…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-20 - 1921-08-20
Summary:

Wherever moving pictures are shown the name of D. W. Griffith is a name to conjure with! A new Griffith production is a screen event of the first importance. You remember the splendours of 'Intolerance' and that masterpiece, unforgettable 'Hearts of the World,' 'Way Down…

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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,…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-07 - 1924-01-08
Summary:

Friday, January 11, D. W. Griffith's mighty historical drama, 'The Birth of a Nation,' with full musical score.

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

D. W. Griffith's 'Birth of a Nation.' Illustration included.

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

Hongkong cinemagoers have chosen two Griffith production as being the best pictures the movie industry has mode. They will add one more when they have seen 'The Birth of a Nation.' Its cast includes Lillian Gish, Mae Marsh, Miriam Cooper, H. B. Walthall, Robert Harron, Wallace Reid and…

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

There is always a good show at Coronet: Starting tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, D. W. Griffith's 'Birth of a Nation.' Illustration included. The Star: Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, 'Forbidden Fruit.' Prices: 5.30, $1.00 and 60 cents; 9.15, $1.50 and $1.00. The…

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

There is always a good show at Coronet: Starting tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, D. W. Griffith's 'Birth of a Nation.' Illustration included. The Star: Today at 2.30, 5.30 and 9.15, 'Forbidden Fruit.' Prices: 5.30, $1.00 and 60 cents; 9.15, $1.50 and $1.00. The Grand:…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-14 - 1924-01-17
Summary:

Tonight till Friday at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, D. W. Griffith's 'Birth of a Nation.' Prices: 2.30 p.m., $1.20 and 60 cents; 5.15 and 9.15, $2 and $1. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-17 - 1924-01-17
Summary:

Your last chance of seeing 'The Birth of a Nation' in Hongkong is today.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-07 - 1924-11-21
Summary:

Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Thief of Bagdad.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-22 - 1924-11-25
Summary:

Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Thief of Bagdad.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-26 - 1924-11-26
Summary:

Only three days more, and then Hongkong will see the eagerly awaited 'Thief of Bagdad' with Douglas Fairbanks.

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-27 - 1924-11-27
Summary:

Advance booking has already started for 'The Thief of Bagdad,' which will be shown daily at 2.15, 5.15 and 9.15 (Sunday at 6 sharp and 9.15). Starting Saturday November 29th. Prices $2.00 and $1.00.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-28 - 1924-11-28
Summary:

Tomorrow at 2.15, 5.15 and 9.15, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Thief of Bagdad.' Prices $2.00 and $1.00. Plot and illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-29 - 1924-11-29
Summary:

Which starts on its seventh successful year as Hongkong's leading cinema. 'The Thief of Bagdad.' Next, Fox's feast of loveliness, 'The Queen of Sheba.' After which will follow the film that ran eighteen months at one theatre in New York and a full year at another in…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-29 - 1924-11-29
Summary:

Today at 2.15, 5.15 and 9.15, tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Thief of Bagdad.' Prices: $2.00 and $1.00. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-29 - 1924-11-29
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Thief of Bagdad.' Prices $2 and $1. The Star: Today only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'Beau Revel.' Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, Rudolph Valentino in 'Moran of the Lady Letty.'…

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

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Thief of Bagdad.' Prices: $2.00 and $1.00. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-02 - 1924-12-02
Summary:

Last few nights of Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Thief of Bagdad.' Today till Thursday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15. Prices: $2.00 and $1.00.