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: 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 - 1922-08-04
Summary:

Is there a life after death? Can the dead communicate with the living? To series minded people this is 'The Greatest Question' awaiting answer.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-04
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-05 - 1922-08-05
Summary:

Lilian [sic] Gish and Robert Harron in 'The Greatest Question.' A Griffith special production at the only theatre in the Colony that is capable of presenting it as a Griffith film should be presented.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-05 - 1922-08-05
Summary:

Monday, July 7th, Lillian Gish and Robert Harron in 'The Greatest Question.' A Griffith special production at the only theatre in the colony that is capable of presenting it as a Griffith film should be presented.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-08-05 - 1922-08-05
Summary:

Monday, August 7th, Lilian [sic] Gish and Robert Harron in 'The Greatest Question,' a Griffith special production at the only theatre in the colony that is capable of presenting it as a Griffith film should be presented.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-07 - 1922-08-07
Summary:

Owing to the enormous success of Jackie Coogan in 'Peck's Bad Boy,' the management of the Coronet are holding this film over for one more day. D. W. Griffith's wonder film, 'The Greatest Question,' will be shown on Tuesday. Don't miss this last chance. Today at…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-07 - 1922-08-07
Summary:

A $2 picture at ordinary prices! Tomorrow, D. W. Griffith presents Lillian Gish and Robert Harron in 'The Greatest Question.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-08 - 1922-08-08
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, D. W. Griffith's 'The Greatest Question.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 9 p.m., Negligee Dance. Tickets $1.5 at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-08 - 1922-08-08
Summary:

D. W. Griffith presents 'The Greatest Question,' a momentous drama of today, a First National attraction. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-08 - 1922-08-08
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 6.15, 7.15 and 9.15, D. W. Griffith's 'The Greatest Question.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m., negligee dance. Ton of ice. Tickets at Moutrie's $1.50.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-08-08 - 1922-08-08
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, D. W. Griffith's 'The Greatest Question.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m., negligee dance, tons of ice. Tickets at Moutrie's $1.50.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-09 - 1922-08-10
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, D. W. Griffith's 'The Greatest Question.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 & 9.15, 'The Jungle Goddess,' and 'Snub' Pollard in 'Cash Customers.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-09 - 1922-08-10
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, D. W. Griffith's 'The Greatest Question.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, 'The Jungle Goddess' and ‘Snub' Pollard in 'Cash Customers.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-09
Summary:

The Greatest Question,' produced by Griffith, is being shown at the Coronet Theatre today.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-08-09
Summary:

Very great interest is being taken in 'The Greatest Question,' the remarkable film (one of D. W. Griffith's most famous productions) which is being shown at the Coronet just now.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-09
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening 'The Greatest Question,' a D.W. Griffith's production. It tackles a very big subject – the fascinating conjecture of the chances of a life after death – in a very big way.