A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-05
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre provided a good illustration of the kinema dance last night. After the British gazette had been screened, the dance held for an hour. A splendid First National attraction 'Forty-Five minutes from Broadway,' with Charles Ray in the leading role followed.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-06
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre is showing 'The Secret Garden,' written by Francis [sic] Hodgson Burnett, as an attraction.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-09-20
Summary:

An opportunity is presented at the Coronet today of seeing a capital screen version of the famous musical comedy success 'The Girl in the Taxi.' Mr. and Mrs. Carter de Haven take the principal parts and the abundant humour of the piece is handled by them. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-09-21
Summary:

After the typhoon weather last night, the Coronet continues to provide the screening of 'The Girl in the Taxi,' which provide another watching opportunities for audiences.

5
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-09-22
Summary:

The big Harold Lloyd comedy 'A Sailor-Made Man' is being shown at the Kowloon Theatre today and tomorrow. 'The Girl in the Taxi' is still attracting enthusiastic audiences to the Coronet.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-09-23
Summary:

The four-reel Harold Lloyd comedy 'A Sailor-Made Man' is being shown at the Kowloon Theatre tonight and 'The Girl in the Taxi' will be there tomorrow and Monday.

7
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-11-10
Summary:

Way Down East,' directed by D. W. Griffith, will be at the Coronet Theatre beginning Monday. The film is starred by Lillian Gish. Production summary included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-11-14
Summary:

There is a big rush to see 'Way Down East' at the Coronet Theatre, which is directed by D. W. Griffith and starred by Lillian Gish. Short review and plot summary included.

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Headline: Way Down East'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-11-15
Summary:

Way Down East,' the Griffith masterpiece which is still proving an irresistibly magnetic attraction at the Coronet.

10
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-11-18
Summary:

The new Griffith's 'Way Down East,' now showing in Coronet Theatre, ranks one of this master producer's very best. Plot and production highlights included.

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Headline: Way Down East'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-11-20
Summary:

The great success achieved by Griffith's masterpiece 'Way Down East' has encouraged the Coronet management to screen it for three days more.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-11-21
Summary:

It is announced that 'Way Down East' will remain at the Coronet for two more days.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-05
Summary:

Homespun Folks,' a quaint story of American small town life which is being screened at the Kowloon Theatre for the first time today. Asin 'Way Down East' chuckles and tears are freely intermingled and the human appeal is always there.

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-21
Summary:

Coronet Theatre announced the film selection competition result. The result disclosed that 'Way Down East,' 'The Three Musketeers' and 'The Kid.'

15
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-19
16
Headline: All About Dick
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-27
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-17
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-24
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-06
Summary:

Orphans of the Storm' winds up at the Coronet today, and will be followed tomorrow by a short 'revival' of 'Way Down East' from Friday to Sunday. The Griffith touch, and the genius of Lillian Gish are apparent in both films.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-07
Summary:

D. W. Griffith's wonder spectacle 'Way Down East' which comes to the Coronet Theatre, is expected to be one of the greatest successes. Production details and short plot summary included.