A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-02-26 - 1920-02-27
Summary:

Tonight, Pathe presents Virginia Pearson in 'Impossible Catherine.' Also, The Bros. Graydon, 'Light Comedy Duo.' Booking at Anderson's. February 26 remarks: Virginia Pearson and Sheldon Lewis in 'Impossible Catherine.'

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Headline: At the Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-26 - 1920-02-27
Summary:

Tonight, Pathe presents Virginia Pearson in 'Impossible Catherine,' a dramatic farce-comedy in five parts. Also the Bros. Graydon, light comedy duo, entertainers to the British expeditionary force in France, now touring in the East will appear in their latest songs. Come along in…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-26 - 1920-02-28
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., the Bros. Graydon, light comedy duo, in their latest songs. Virginia Pearson and Sheldon Lewis in 'Impossible Catherine.' Matinee at 5.15 p.m., 'Impossible Catherine.' Booking at Anderson's. February 28 Remarks: Matinee tomorrow at 6 p.m., Mabel…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-26
Summary:

In 'Impossible Catherine,' the Virginia Pearson picture showing today at the Victoria Theatre, William B. Davidson is one of those fighting heroes. Since his return to civilian life he has completed four pictures with Theda Bara, and Miss Pearson's 'Impossible Catherine.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-02-26 - 1920-02-28
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., the Bros Graydon, 'Light comedy duo,' in their latest songs. Also Virginia Pearson and Sheldon Lewis in 'Impossible Catherine.' Matinee at 5.15 p.m., 'Impossible Catherine.' Booking at Anderson's. February 28 Remarks: Matinee tomorrow at 6…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-27
Summary:

Virginia Pearson's 'Impossible Catherine' is showing at the Victoria Theatre. It is a comedy from the pen of Frank S. Beresford, and featuring Sheldon Lewis. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-02-28 - 1920-02-28
Summary:

The Bros. Graydon 'Light Comedy Duo' in their latest songs. Virginia Pearson and Sheldon Lewis in 'Impossible Catherine.' Mabel Normand in 'Mickey.' Booking at Anderson's.

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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.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-07
Summary:

It has been remarked by many people who have seen 'Way Down East,' D. W. Griffith's most popular picture, that the barn dancing seen in the performance has all the suggestion of the 'real thing.' In turn, Charles F. Bishop is the square dance fiddler presented in the…