A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-12 - 1919-02-12
Summary:

A short while ago we introduced to you a new Fox Star – George Walsh – and everything that we said about him fourteen crowded houses corroborated. Tomorrow we shall show upon the screen at the Coronet another actor of eminence, but of an entirely different style – William S. Hart – in a…

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Headline: Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-02-13 - 1919-02-15
Summary:

Tonight, William S. Hart in 'Hell's Hinges.' Charlie Chaplin in 'Charlie at the Show.' 'Fatty's Chance Acquaintance' and British Gazette, No. 487. Booking at Robinson's

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-13 - 1919-02-15
Summary:

13th, 14th, 15th and 16th February, William S. Hart in 'Hell's Hinges,' Charlie Chaplin in 'Charlie at the Show,' 'Fatty's Chance Acquaintance' and British Gazette No. 487. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-13 - 1919-02-13
Summary:

A short while ago we introduced to you a new Fox star, George Walsh and everything that we said about him fourteen crowded houses corroborated. Tonight, we shall show upon the screen at the Coronet another actor of eminence, but of an entirely different style, William S. Hart in a wonderful…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-13 - 1919-02-15
Summary:

February 13, 14, 15 and 16, 1919, William S. Hart in 'Hell's Hinges' and Charlie Chaplin in 'Charlie at the Show.' Also showing 'Fatty's Chance Acquaintance' and British Gazette No. 487. Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-17
Summary:

Hell's Hinges' and two comics proved a great draw in Coronet last night. Tonight, Tuesday and Wednesday, another capital programme 'Caligula,' a 4-acts portrays the life of Roman Emperor will play. There is also a popular comic 'Lonesome Luke – Plumber' and a…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-01 - 1919-05-01
Summary:

William S. Hart in 'The Desert Man.' The screen's most popular star in a great photoplay. Better than 'Hell's Hinges'.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-01 - 1919-05-01
Summary:

William S. Hart in 'The Desert Man,' the screen's most popular star in a great photoplay. Better than 'Hell's Hinges.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-01 - 1919-05-01
Summary:

William S. Hart in 'The Desert Man.' The screen's most popular star in a great photoplay, better than 'Hell's Hinges.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-28 - 1919-07-28
Summary:

When I saw the scene in 'Hell's Hinges' where the crowd goes after the parson, the thought come to me, 'What a surprise if William S. Hart were playing the part of the gentleman in black. The same thought must have occurred to Thos. H. Ince for he has produced this very…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-28 - 1919-07-28
Summary:

When I saw the scene in 'Hell's Hinges' where the crowd goes after the parson, the thought came to me, 'What a surprise there would be for everybody concerned if William S. Hart were playing the part of the gentleman in black! The same thought must have occurred to Thos. H.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-28 - 1919-07-28
Summary:

H. W. Ray's comment on 'The Disciple,' mentioning the producer, Thos. H. Ince, the director or actor, William S. Hart and his another film, 'Hell's Hinges.'

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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…