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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-26 - 1922-05-27
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Louise Glaum in 'Sahara,' 'Hocus Pocus' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Fred Stone in 'Under the Top,' and Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-26 - 1922-05-27
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Louise Glaum in 'Sahara,' 'Hocus Pocus' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Fred Stone in 'Under the Top' and comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-26
Summary:

Under the Top,' a Paramount picture of circus life featuring athletic Fred Stone, forms the principal attraction at the Kowloon Theatre this evening.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-26
Summary:

Under the Top,' an excellent Paramount picture of circus life featuring Fred Stone, forms the principal attraction at the Kowloon Theatre this evening.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-26 - 1922-05-27
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Louise Glaum in 'Sahara.' Also Hocus Pocus and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Fred Stone (the Human Hurricane) in 'Under the Top.' Also Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-27
Summary:

Sahara,' in which Louise Glaum plays the leading role, is now showing at the Coronet Theatre. Besides, the Kowloon Theatre is screening a capital Paramount picture of circus life 'Under the Top,' featuring Fred Stone.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-27
Summary:

Glamour of the Orient tinges this evening's Coronet Theatre attraction. 'Sahara' which is staged. Louise Glaum is in the leading part. The Kowloon Theatre is showing an excellent Paramount picture of circus life, 'Under the Top,' featuring Fred Stone.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-27
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'Sahara,' featuring Louise Glaum, this evening. Meanwhile, the Kowloon Theatre is going to show a Paramount picture entitled, 'Under the Top,' featuring Fred Stons [sic].

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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: 1922-07-15
Summary:

Under the Top,' an Artcraft production starring Fred Stone, is Sunday's attraction at the Coronet Theatre. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-15
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening 'Under the top' this Sunday. Starring Fred Stone, the film is an Artcraft production and will be screened in five parts. Film synopsis included.

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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?