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: 1923-03-30
Summary:

True Heart Susie' is being shown at the Star Theatre today and tomorrow. It is a picture of much the same type as 'Way Down East.' It is also a D. W. Griffith production and the leading parts are portrayed by Lilian Gish and Robert Harron, who made his name in 'The Birth of a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-09 - 1923-04-14
Summary:

The cause of every great war; the cause of every rebellion; the cause of every religious persecution; the sole stumbling block to human progress; the one obstacle to peace on earth and goodwill among men is man's 'Intolerance' of the opinions of his fellow men.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-16 - 1923-04-19
Summary:

D. W. Griffith's film masterpiece, 'Intolerance.' April 19 Remarks: Constance Talmadge had her first big part as the mountain girl in 'Intolerance.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-20 - 1923-04-20
Summary:

An orchestra of 16 will render the special music for 'Intolerance.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-21 - 1923-04-21
Summary:

6 and 9.15, the greatest picture of all time, 'Intolerance,' featuring Lillian Gish, Mae Marsh, Seena Owen, Constance Talmadge, Bessie Love, Margery Wilson, Miriam Cooper, Robert Harron, Tully Marshall, Elmo Lincoln, Erich von Stroheim and Ralph Lewis. Full music score by an orchestra…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-23 - 1923-04-23
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Nut.' The Star: At 5.30, 'The House of Whispers.' At 9.15, 'Intolerance.' With full orchestra.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-23 - 1923-04-23
Summary:

Today at 9.15 p.m., 'Intolerance.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-24 - 1923-04-24
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Nut.' The Star: 5.30 only, 'The Heart of Maryland.' 9.15 p.m., 'Intolerance.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-25 - 1923-04-25
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Nut.' The Star: 5.30 only, 'Black Beauty.' 9.15 p.m., 'Intolerance.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-25
Summary:

Intolerance,' directed by Griffith, is being shown at the Star Theatre, Kowloon. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-02 - 1923-05-02
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 5.15 and 9 p.m. sharp, 'Intolerance.' Today at 2.30 p.m., 'More Deadly Than the Male.' The Star: Tonight at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Enid Bennett in 'What Every Woman Learns.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-22 - 1923-09-22
Summary:

The Coronet: Commencing today only, Douglas Fairbanks in 'Robin Hood.' Prices: 2.15 p.m., $1.20 and 60 cents; 5.15 and 9.15, $2.00 and $1.00. The Star: Today and tomorrow, 'Don Quickshot of the Rio Grande.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-24 - 1923-09-27
Summary:

The Coronet: Today, Douglas Fairbanks in 'Robin Hood.' Prices: 2.15 p.m., $1.20 and 60 cents; 5.15 and 9.15, $2.00 and $1.00. The Star: Monday to Wednesday, Frank Mayo in 'The First Degree.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-28 - 1923-09-29
Summary:

The Coronet: Today, Douglas Fairbanks in 'Robin Hood.' Prices: 2.15 p.m., $1.20 and 60 cents; 5.15 and 9.15, $2.00 and $1.00. The Star: 5.30 and 9.15, in quest of happiness, Harold Lloyd in 'Among Those Present.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-01 - 1923-10-01
Summary:

The Coronet: Today, Douglas Fairbanks in 'Robin Hood.' Prices: 2.15 p.m., $1.20 and 60 cents; 5.15 and 9.15, $2.00 and $1.00. The Star: Tonight at 5.30 and 9.15, Douglas Fairbanks in 'When the Clouds Roll by.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-01
Summary:

Patrons of the Star will have the opportunity of seeing Douglas Fairbanks in his lighter vein, as distinct from the big productions he has made recently when 'When the Clouds Roll By' is presented in Kowloon. The story of this picture is an unusually amazing one. The film is an…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-27
Summary:

Countless film features have been shown here with Norma Talmadge in the starring role. This is perfectly true of 'The Wonderful Thing,' a First National picture directed by Herbert Brenon. Harrison Ford is also in the film and there is also the novelty of a real American society leader…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-29
Summary:

For the last time tonight, Hongkong cinema-goers will have an opportunity of seeing 'The Face in the Dark' starring Mae Marsh who made such a hit in 'Birth of a Nation' and 'Intolerance.' 'The Face in the Dark' is the current feature at the Queen's…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-17
Summary:

Priscilla Dean, famous in the cinema world for her acting in 'The Flame of Life,' plays the role of a beautiful queen of the underworld in a Universal picture styled 'White Tiger,' which opened at the Queen's Theatre last night and will be shown till Saturday night.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-18
Summary:

Just what an 'automatic chess player' is will be explained to those who, as yet, have not availed themselves of the opportunity to see the Universal screen classic, 'The White Tiger,' which will be presented at the Queen Theatre. Priscilla Dean is the star and local cinema…