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

Is it possible for anyone to acquire 'Billions'?

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

What would you do if you possessed 'Billions'?

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-11 - 1922-10-11
Summary:

Would you be happy if you possessed 'Billions'?

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-12 - 1922-10-12
Summary:

Saturday next, Nazimova in 'Billions.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-12
Summary:

Billions,' Nazimova's newest cinema production, will be screened at the Coronet Theatre for a run of four days beginning tomorrow. It appeared first on the stage under another title. Charles Bryant adapted the drama for Nazimova's use. At the same time, Ray C. Smallwood directed…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-13 - 1922-10-13
Summary:

Nazimova is coming to the Coronet on Saturday in 'Billions.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-14 - 1922-10-14
Summary:

Tonight till Tuesday at the Coronet.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-14 - 1922-10-14
Summary:

Tonight till Tuesday, Nazimova in 'Billion.' You know what a rush there will be to see Nazimova. So book early. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-14 - 1922-10-14
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Nazimova in 'Billions.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, 'Sherry' in 7 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-14
Summary:

Billions,' in which Nazimova takes the leading role, is currently the attraction at the Coronet Theatre. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-10-14 - 1922-10-14
Summary:

Tonight till Tuesday, Nazimova in 'Billions.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-10-14 - 1922-10-14
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15and 9.15, Nazimova in 'Billions.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, 'Sherry' in 7 parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-16 - 1922-10-17
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Nazimova in 'Billions.' Kowloon Theatre: No public performance tonight. Special Dance tomorrow.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-16 - 1922-10-16
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow, last two nights of Nazimova in 'Billions.'