A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-09
Summary:

In making the big South Sea drama 'Idol Dancer,' which the Coronet is showing today and tomorrow, the whole Griffith Company nearly found watery graves. The Company went to Jamaica to take this picture. They wanted a big storm. They went out in a small steamer and found their storm.…

122
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-09
Summary:

While filming the drama 'Idol Dancer' in Jamaica, Griffith and his company sank in the water while they went out on a small streamer in search of a particular scene. But American seaplanes rescued them and their lives were saved. Tomorrow, Coronet Theatre will be screening 'Idol…

123
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-16 - 1923-10-16
Summary:

Six million votes were cast in the Sunday Pictorial Film Contest resulting as follows: 1. 'Way Down East,' 475,649 votes; 2. 'Orphans of the Storm,' 447,428 votes; 3. 'The Kid,' 446,216 votes; 4. 'The Four Horsemen,' 436,470 votes; 5. 'Queen of Sheba…

124
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-18
Summary:

Richard Barthelmess in 'Tol'able David' will be the next star offering at the Coronet, after the conclusion of the run of 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' As regards Barthelmess, his work is sufficiently well-known – in Way Down East, etc. Richard Barthelmess, as the youngster…

125
Headline: Cinema Prices
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-19
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) I feel bound to reply to Unklutch's latest sneer at 'so-called super-productions.' The pictures for which the Coronet increased prices during the past twelve months were: 'Way Down East,' 'The Three Musketeers,' 'Intolerance…

126
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-22 - 1923-10-27
Summary:

Tol'able David' with Richard Barthelmess, is showing tonight till Saturday. October 22 Remarks: Richard Barthelmess is the hero of 'Way Down East,' 'Broken Blossoms' and the 'Idol Dancer.'

127
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-23 - 1923-10-27
Summary:

The Idol Dancer,' 'Broken Blossoms,' 'Way Down East,' and now 'Tol'able David.' That is the starring record of Richard Barthelmess, who now rivals Doug. Fairbanks as the most popular romantic character on the screen. 'Tol'able David' won the…

128
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-06 - 1923-11-06
Summary:

As thrilling and dramatic as 'Way Down East,' D. W. Griffith's 'Orphans of the Storm.'

131
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-03 - 1923-12-03
Summary:

D. W. Griffith's 'Orphans of the Storm' is the greatest thing that the greatest genius of the movies has made. Its big mob scenes are as big as those in 'Intolerance'; its heart interest is as great as that of 'Way Down East'; Lillian and Dorothy Gish are…

132
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-04
Summary:

We have written a tale of our lives. For a sheltered people's mirth, in jesting guise, but ye are wise, and ye know what the jest is worth.' Such as the apt quotation used by a leading New York journalist in a criticism of D. W. Griffith's monumental picture 'Way Down East.…

133
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-05 - 1923-12-05
Summary:

Way Down East.'

134
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-05
Summary:

Way Down East' is one of the few films that is being booked for return visits and will shortly return to Hongkong.

135
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-05
Summary:

A picture, that without any claim to being the thriller at one time so dear to the film public, but yet containing the greatest genuine thrill in moving pictures,' is one description of 'Way Down East.' In the last act, the possibilities of the situation were so large that Mr.…

136
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-06 - 1923-12-06
Summary:

For a short season only at ordinary prices. Grand revival of Griffith's greatest 'Way Down East' in 11 reels, with full musical accompaniment. Tomorrow and Saturday at 2.15, 4.45, 7 and 9.15 p.m.; Sunday at 6 and 9.15.

137
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-06
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening 'Orphans of the Storm' for the last time today. Then the theatre will show the 'revival' of 'Way Down East' from Friday to Sunday. As far as re-screening of films based on its popularity with the general public is concerned, Coronet…

138
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-06
Summary:

Way Down East,' which in many people's opinion, is still Griffith's best picture, will be shown at the Coronet commencing tomorrow, for a short season only. The two films show entirely different aspects of the producer's genius. 'Orphans of the Storm' is a strong…

139
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-07 - 1923-12-10
Summary:

Today & tomorrow at 2.15, 4.45, 7 sharp & 9.15 p.m., D. W. Griffith presents 'Way Down East.' Illustration included. December 7 Remarks: On page 4, 7 & 12, ads only mention that 'Today's Matinee at the Coronet is at 4.45.'

140
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-07 - 1923-12-08
Summary:

The Coronet: Note the Altered Times. 'Way Down East' is playing at 2.15, 4.45, 7 sharp & 9.15 at ordinary prices. The Star: Tonight at 9.15, 'The Barber of Seville.' Tomorrow, 'Carmen.' The Grand: Tonight & tomorrow at 9.15 p.m., 'Dead Game' with…