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: 1916-08-08 - 1916-08-10
Summary:

Change of programme tonight: 'Temptation' in 3 parts, showing how Jack Caldwell, a young inventor of a new controlable torpedo, after many exciting events, finally won the day; 'In the Secret Service' in 2 parts; 'Eclair Gazette'; 'Rebecca's Wedding Day…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-08 - 1916-08-10
Summary:

Change of Programme: 'Temptation' in 3 parts, 'In the Secret Service', 'Eclair Gazette', 'Rebecca's Wedding Day' (Keystone Comic), 'Love and Dynamity' (Keystone Comic) and 'The Panama Canal' (3rd Series)

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Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-08-08 - 1916-08-10
Summary:

(Out-of-door pictures, location near post office, Kowloon) Temptation in 3 parts tonight. The third series of the Panama Canal is released. Drama including 'In the Secret Service' (in 2 parts). Eclair gazette (topical) included. Comics including 'Rebecca's Wedding Day'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-28 - 1919-01-30
Summary:

January 29 to Friday January 31, showing 4th to 6th episodes of 'The Voice on the Wire,' also Comics. Friday 31, matinee at 5.15 p.m., repeating 'The House of Lies,' a beautiful Paramount feature in 5 parts, featuring Edna Goodrich. Saturday February 1, showing a special…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-29 - 1919-01-31
Summary:

Wednesday, 29th to Friday, 31st January, showing 4th to 6th episodes of 'The Voice on the Wire,' and comics. Friday, 31st, matinee at 5.15 p.m., repeating 'The House of Lies,' a beautiful Paramount feature in 5 parts, featuring Edna Goodrich. Saturday, 31st February, showing…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-31 - 1919-02-03
Summary:

February 1, 2, 3 and 4, showing a special Paramount feature in 6 parts, 'Temptation,' featuring the famous opera star Geraldina [sic] Farrar. Also, Gazette and Comics. Monday February 3, matinee at 5 p.m., showing 'Quo Vadis,' a drama in 7 parts. Tuesday February 4, matinee…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-01 - 1919-02-01
Summary:

1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th February, showing a special Paramount feature in 6 parts, 'Temptation,' featuring the famous opera star Geraldine Farrar, including Gazette and comics. Monday 3rd, matinee at 5 p.m., showing 'Quo Vadis' drama in 7 parts. Tuesday 4th, matinee at 5.15 p.m…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-04 - 1919-02-04
Summary:

Tonight, showing a special Paramount feature in 6 parts, 'Temptation,' featuring the famous opera star Geraldine Farrar, including Gazette and comics. Today (Tuesday) 4th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'A Wife's Sacrifice,' drama in 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-11 - 1919-03-14
Summary:

March 12, 13 and 14, showing Paramount Feature in 5 parts, Irene Fenwick in 'A Coney Island Princess.' Also Gazette and Comics. Monday 18th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'Temptation' in 6 parts (Paramount). Tuesday 18th, 5th and 6th episode of Billie Burke in 'Gloria…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-12 - 1919-03-14
Summary:

12th, 13th and 14th March, showing Paramount feature in 5 parts, Irene Fenwick in 'A Coney Island Princess,' including Gazette and comics. Monday 17th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'Temptation' in 6 parts (Paramount). Tuesday 18th, 5th and 6th episodes, Billie Burke in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-15 - 1919-03-18
Summary:

15th, 16th, 17th and 18th March, showing 7th and 8th episodes of 'A Lass of the Lumberlands,' including Gazette and comics. Monday 17th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'Temptation,' in 6 parts (Paramount). Tuesday 18th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., 5th and 6th episodes, Billie Burke…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-15 - 1919-03-17
Summary:

March 15, 16, 17 and 18, showing 7th and 8th episodes of 'A Lass of the Lumberlands.' Also Gazette and Comics. Monday 17th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'Temptation' in 6 parts (Paramount). Tuesday 18th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., 5th and 6th episodes, Billie Burke in '…

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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…