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: 1923-12-04 - 1923-12-04
Summary:

D. W. Griffith presents 'Orphans of the Storm.' Illustration included.

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

The Coronet: Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Orphans of the Storm.' Prices: 2.30 p.m., $1.20 and 60 cents; 5.15 and 9.15, $2 and $1. The Star: Tonight, Italian Grand Opera Co. in Lucia. Tomorrow, La Boheme. The Grand: Tonight, Mary Pickford in 'Through the Back Door.'…

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

In making his picture sensation, 'Orphans of the Storm,' (now showing at the Coronet Theatre) D. W. Griffith took the love story in Kate Claxton's famous melodrama, 'The Two Orphans,' and wove it through the turbulent scenes of the French Revolution.

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

The Coronet: Last two nights, tonight and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Orphans of the Storm.' Prices: 2.30 p.m., $1.20 and 60 cents; 5.15 and 9.15, $2 and $1. The Star: Tonight, Italian Grand Opera Co. in Forza def Destino. The Grand: Tonight, Mary Pickford in 'Through…

125
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-05
Summary:

Orphans of the Storm' enters upon the last two days of its run at the Coronet today. Apart from its appeal to the general public, it is a tribute to the merit of the picture to find several prominent French residents of the Colony loud in their praises of its fidelity of atmosphere.

126
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-06 - 1923-12-06
Summary:

The Coronet: Positively last nights, tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Orphans of the Storm The Star: Tonight at 9.15, 'Madame Butterfly.' Tomorrow, 'The Barber of Seville.' The Grand: Tonight, Mary Pickford in 'Through the Back Door.'

127
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…

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Headline: Rival Romeos
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-28
129
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-11 - 1924-01-11
Summary:

Hongkong cinemagoers have chosen two Griffith production as being the best pictures the movie industry has mode. They will add one more when they have seen 'The Birth of a Nation.' Its cast includes Lillian Gish, Mae Marsh, Miriam Cooper, H. B. Walthall, Robert Harron, Wallace Reid and…

130
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-21
Summary:

Annual Report – School days this year have numbered 174. The daily round has been enlivened twice by visits to the Coronet Theatre, to see 'Robin Hood' and 'Orphans of the Storm.'

131
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-09 - 1924-04-09
Summary:

Orphans of the Storm' showed one side of the French Revolution, 'Passion' shows another!

132
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-30 - 1924-04-30
Summary:

Gorgeous and spectacular as 'Intolerance'; mob scenes that rival those of 'Orphans of the Storm'; a setting rivaling that in 'Robin Hood'; a story as touching as 'The Miracle Man'; thrills that compare with those in 'Way Down East'--the moving…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-13
134
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-02
Summary:

Spectacular scenes, love themes, psychology and an old atmosphere of days gone by – these elements are all in 'A Lady of Quality,' the Universal Jewel production starring Virginia Valli and directed by Hobart Henley, which comes to the World Theatre on Wednesday. This Henley production…

135
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-12 - 1925-01-12
Summary:

We ask you to consider Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Pickford, D. W. Griffith and Charlie Chaplin, the four greatest names in the film world, whose pictures are released under the name of United Artists' Film Corporation. Even the most prejudiced observer has to admit that their productions are…

136
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-02 - 1925-02-02
Summary:

Monday and Tuesday, February 2 and 3, the Majurel Co. in a new programme, and Booth Tarkington's great human interest drama, 'Turmoil,' companion film to 'The Flirt.' Prices: 5.30 p.m., circle and stalls, $1.20, pit, 60 cents; 9.15 p.m., $2.00 and $1.00.

137
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-02
Summary:

There were crowded houses again at the Star yesterday, to witness Booth Tarkington's dynamic society drama, 'The Turmoil.' Those who saw Tarkington's previous production, 'The Flirt,' a big and interesting picture were not disappointed. Film plot included. George…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-10 - 1925-02-10
Summary:

Looking back over all the big spectacular pictures we have shown at the Coronet and not forgetting 'Hearts of the World,' 'My Four Years in Germany,' 'Intolerance,' 'Man-Woman-Marriage,' 'Orphans of the Storm,' 'The Four Horsemen,'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-21 - 1925-03-21
Summary:

Next change, Pauline Frederick, May McAvoy and Marie Prevost in 'Three Women.' After which will be shown Reginald Denny's 7-reel comedy thriller, 'Oh, Doctor!' in which this rising young star rivals Harold Lloyd at his best. Look out also for the return visit of '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-27 - 1925-03-30
Summary:

Lillian and Dorothy Gish are only at their best when directed by D. W. Griffith. You will marvel at their acting in 'Orphans of the Storm.'