A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-06-08 - 1920-06-12
Summary:

Today, Marguerite Clark in 'The Fortunes of Fifi' in 6 parts. At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 11 and 12. June 12 remarks: Geraldine Farrar in 'Joan the Woman.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-06-12 - 1920-06-15
Summary:

Today, Cecil B. DeMille presents 'Joan the Woman' in 7 parts. June 14 and 15 remarks: At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 13 and 14.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-12 - 1920-06-12
Summary:

Joan the Woman' with Geraldine Farrar as the immortal maid of Orleans. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-12 - 1920-06-12
Summary:

Today at 2.30 p.m., Marguerite Clark in 'The Fortunes of Fifl.' Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Geraldine Farrar in 'Joan the Woman.' Tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 11 and 12.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-06-12 - 1920-06-15
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Joan the Woman.' Tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo, the Mighty' episodes 13 and 14. June 12 Remarks: On page 5, ad. on Geraldine Farrar in 'Joan the Woman' only. Picture and film plot included.

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-14 - 1920-06-14
Summary:

In order to accommodate the Crowds who have been unable to get seats for DeMille's masterpiece, 'Joan the Woman.' This wonderful picture will be screened tonight and tomorrow for two more nights. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-06-14
Summary:

There was a large attendance at the Coronet on Saturday night to witness the screening of 'Joan the Woman,' a fine historical picture. Miss Geraldine Farrar, plays the title role. Plot and production details included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-18 - 1920-08-18
Summary:

The picture magnificent, Artcraft presents Geraldine Farrar in 'The Woman God Forgot,' a colossal representation of the Spanish conquest of Mexico. You have seen Geraldine Farrar recently in 'Joan the Woman' and 'Flame of the Desert.' You will like her even better…

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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.