A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-03-29 - 1920-04-01
Summary:

The question of the hour Frank Keenan says not Captial Versus Labour but Capital Plus Labour in one of the best and most striking pictures ever screened, 'The World Aflame.' March 30 - April 1 remarks: 'The Circus King' episodes 15 and 16.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-29 - 1920-03-31
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Frank Keenan in 'The World Aflame.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King' episodes 15 and 16.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-29 - 1920-03-29
Summary:

A burning message of the moment to those who would have more and live better. Tonight till Thursday for four nights only, Frank Keenan in 'The World Aflame.' Also British Gazette and new Harold Lloyd comedy. Illustration included.

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Headline: A Big Picture
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-03-29
Summary:

The picture under the title of 'The World Aflame' is to be shown at the Coronet this evening. The picture deals with an industrial dispute and Frank Keenan, is the author, producer and star of this picture. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-29
Summary:

A brief synopsis of the enthralling story contained in 'The World Aflame,' the Frank Keenan special production which opens its run tonight at the Coronet.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-29 - 1920-04-01
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Frank Keenan in 'The World Aflame.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King' episodes 13 and 14.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-31 - 1920-03-31
Summary:

A message from H. W. Ray, encouraging the patrons of Coronet to see 'The World Aflame.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-01 - 1920-04-01
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Frank Keenan in 'The World Aflame.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King' episodes 15 and 16.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-09 - 1920-12-09
Summary:

Thursday to Friday, December 9 to 17, nightly at 9.15 p.m. only. Thursday and Friday 9th and 10th, Tom Moore in 'Lord and Lady Algy'; Saturday and Sunday, December 11th and 12th, Geraldine Farrar in 'Shadows'; Monday, December 13th, Mrs. Vernon Castle in 'The Girl from…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-16 - 1921-07-16
Summary:

Wo Ping Theatre: At 2.30, 5.15 & 7.15, episodes 6 of 'The Son of Tarzan' and episodes 5 of 'Daredevil Jack.' At 9.15, Alermo and Chefalo. The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The Woman Gives.' The Kowloon: At 5.30 & 9.15, Frank…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-16 - 1921-07-16
Summary:

Woping Theatre: at 2.30 and 7.15, 'The Son of Tarzan,' episodes 6. Also 'Daredevil Jack' episodes 5. At 9.15 p.m., Alermo and Chefalo. The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The Woman Gives.' The Kowloon: at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Frank Keenan in…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-16 - 1921-07-16
Summary:

Woping Theatre: at 2.30, 5.15 and 7.15, 'The Son of Tarzan' episodes 6, and 'Daredevil Jack' episodes 5, and at 9.15 p.m., Palermo and Chefalo. The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The Woman Gives.' The Kowloon: at 5.30 and 9.15, Frank…

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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…