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: 1918-07-16 - 1918-07-17
Summary:

July 16-17. Great Gold Rooster 5-part drama 'The Spender.' Annals of the War No. 27. American Gazette No. 64. Harold Lloyd's comedy.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-07-16 - 1918-07-16
Summary:

We believe that when you have seen the exciting drama that we are presenting tonight and tomorrow night, you will agree that we are justified in our claim that 'The Spender' ranks with the best that we have ever shown.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-16 - 1918-07-16
Summary:

When we take extra advertising space for our picture programme, it means that we have something right out of the ordinary to bring to the notice of cinema-goers. It would be poor policy on our part to mislead our patrons in this repeat. We believe that when you have seen the exciting drama that…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-16 - 1918-07-17
Summary:

July 16th and 17th, great Gold Rooster 5-part drama, 'The Spender.' Also Annals of the War No. 27, American Gazette No. 64 and Harold Lloyd comedy. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-07-16
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow night, the Victoria Theatre has a special programme which should make a big appeal to its patrons. The star feature is the great 'Gold Rooster' five-part drama, 'The Spender,' which is one of the most powerfully-acted films ever screened in the Colony.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-07-17
Summary:

The very fine programme put on at the Victoria Theatre last night drew a most appreciative audience. The main feature was the five-part film 'The Spender,' which is one of the most exciting and strongly-acted dramas screened in Hong Kong for a long time past. The beautiful Pathe colour…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-08-31 - 1918-08-31
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre has much pleasure in announcing another of those big new Pathe plays that have been so successful of late: 'Kick In,' 'The On-the-Square Girl,' 'The Recoil,' 'Runaway Romany,' 'The Spender,' 'A Crooked Romance' and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-03
Summary:

Henry Irving's 'The Bells' is screening at the Victoria Theatre, featuring Frank Keenan. Film synopsis included. 'The Spender' will also be shown at the matinee this evening. 'The Great Boer War' will be screened at Thursday's matinee.

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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.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-07 - 1922-11-07
Summary:

Way Down East' is coming to the Coronet.