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: 1917-11-15 - 1917-11-17
Summary:

On Nov16, 'The Clue' in 5 parts, a photoplay full of pathos splendid acting, and beautiful photography, featuring Mdlle Robinne, supported by a cast of the finest French artists; interesting: 'Wild Ducks,' a fin film on natural history; Annals of the War; 'The Taking of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-16 - 1917-11-16
Summary:

Screening of 'The Clue' featuring Mlle Robinne, 'Wild Ducks', 'Annals of the War' (The taking of Craonne, 4th May, 1917) and 'An Unexpected Present' (comic); Coming film: 'Grip of Evil'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-16
Summary:

The first and second episodes of 'Grip of Evil' are now being shown. Two other pictures 'The Clue' and 'The Annals of War' are also being arranged.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-17 - 1917-11-17
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Clue' featuring Mlle Robinne, 'Wild Ducks', 'Annals of the War' (The taking of Craonne, 4th May, 1917) and 'An Unexpected Present' (comic); Coming film: 'Grip of Evil'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-13 - 1918-12-16
Summary:

The fifteenth and sixteenth episodes of 'The Mystery Ship' on Saturday, 14th to Tuesday, 17th December. Gazette and comics included. 'The Star of Bethlehem' in matinee at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, 17th December. 'The Clue,' featuring Blanche Sweet, on Wednesday, 18th…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-14 - 1918-12-17
Summary:

Saturday 14th to Tuesday 17th December, showing 15th and 16th episodes, 'The Mystery Ship,' including Gazette and comics. Tuesday 17th matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'The Star of Bethlehem.' Wednesday, 18th December, see Blanche Sweet in 'The Clue.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-17 - 1918-12-20
Summary:

A Paramount feature in 5 parts, 'The Clue' with Blanche Sweet featured, on 18th, 19th, 20th December. Gazette and comics included. A drama in 5 parts, 'The Last Man' in matinee at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, 19th December.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-18 - 1918-12-19
Summary:

18th, 19th and 20th December, showing Paramount feature in 5 parts, see Blanche Sweet in 'The Clue,' including Gazette and comics. Thursday 19th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'The Last Man,' a drama in 5 parts, etc.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-20 - 1918-12-21
Summary:

Tonight, showing Paramount feature in 5 parts, see Blanche Sweet in 'The Clue,' including Gazette and comics.

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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-20
Summary:

The other week were published in the North-China Daily News particularly relating to the unaccountably early showing of two Charlie Chaplin features in Shanghai, 'The Kid' last summer and 'The Idle Class' during the present month. It was shown that Ramos Amusements Ltd. had…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-16
Summary:

The famous Griffith picture 'Way Down East' was surrendered this month to Mr. George Mooser, representative of the United Artists Corporation. It marked the first victory of the United Artists Corporation in the fight being waged against motion picture film piracy. For background…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-13
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'The Romance of Happy Valley,' today. The film is written by Griffith, the same master hand of other films like 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Intolerance' and 'Way Down East.' Lillian Gish is the lead actress.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-04
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-01 - 1922-11-02
Summary:

Way Down East' is here!

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-02
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin, in the flesh, will be in Hongkong next March, accompanied by Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks. Efforts will also be made to induce D. W. Griffith to join the party. This news was given yesterday by Mr. George Mooser, a well-known play producer and film manager. He is the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-02
Summary:

In the motion picture production of 'Way Down East,' David W. Griffith spent ten months to take the scenes. Moreover, the producer has followed closely the original stage drama tale of Lottie Blair Parker and Joseph R. Grismer, and the elaborations occur in the visualising the big…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-03 - 1922-11-03
Summary:

Where will 'Way Down East' be shown?

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Headline: Way Down East'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-04 - 1922-11-04
Summary:

The window through which Griffith has looked into the soul of universal woman.