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: 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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Headline: Star; Grand
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-12 - 1923-06-12
Summary:

Star: Tonight and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The Branded Woman,' in 7 reels. Grand: Tonigh at 9.15 p.m., Alice Joyce in 'The Sporting Duchess.' Circle at 50 cents.

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Headline: Star; Grand
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-12 - 1923-06-12
Summary:

Star: Tonight and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The Branded Woman' in 7 reels. Grand: Tonight only at 9.15, Alice Joyce in 'The Sporting Duchess.' Balcony, 50 cents.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-13 - 1923-06-13
Summary:

Today is First National Day in Hongkong. Every cinema in town is showing a First National attraction. Tonight at The Coronet: Interport Cricket, The Lincheng Affair and Rowing at Henli make up the B. A. T. Topical which is showing with 'Love, Honour and Behave.' Star: Tonight and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-13 - 1923-06-13
Summary:

Today is First National day in Hongkong. Every cinema in town is showing a First National attraction. Look out for this trademark. It is the sign of a good show. Tonight at the Coronet: Interport Cricket, the Lincheng Affair and Rowing at Henli make up the B. A. T. Topical, which is showing with…

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Headline: Star; Grand
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-13 - 1923-06-13
Summary:

Star: Tonight and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The Branded Woman' in 7 reels. Grand: Tonight at 9.15, Constance Talmadge in 'In Search of a Sinner.' Balcony, 50 cents.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-12
Summary:

The Grand, in Wanchai, must be congratulated for their enterprise in presenting what they term an all-comedy bill once every week. The present bill features Max Linder in 'The Three Must Get There's,' an amusing travesty on 'The Three Musketeers.' If this is not…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-07 - 1923-12-08
Summary:

The Coronet: Note the Altered Times. 'Way Down East' is playing at 2.15, 4.45, 7 sharp & 9.15 at ordinary prices. The Star: Tonight at 9.15, 'The Barber of Seville.' Tomorrow, 'Carmen.' The Grand: Tonight & tomorrow at 9.15 p.m., 'Dead Game' with…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-07 - 1923-12-07
Summary:

The Coronet: Note the altered times. 'Way Down East' is playing at 2.15, 4.45, 7 sharp and 9.15 at ordinary prices. The Star: Tonight at 9.15, 'The Barber of Seville.' Tomorrow, 'Carmen.' The Grand: Tonight and tomorrow at 9.15 p.m., 'Dead Game' with Hoot…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-07 - 1923-12-08
Summary:

The Coronet: Note the altered time, 'Way Down East' is playing at 2.15, 4.45, 7 and 9.15. The Star: Tonight at 9.15, 'The Barber of Seville.' Tomorrow, 'Carmen.' The Grand: Tonight and tomorrow at 9.15 p.m., 'Dead Game' with Hoot Gibson.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-08 - 1923-12-08
Summary:

The Coronet: Note the altered times. 'Way Down East' is playing at 2.15, 4.45, 7 sharp and 9.15 at ordinary prices. The Star: Today at 2.30, 'Rigoletto.' At 9.15, 'Carmen.' Tomorrow, 'Othello.' The Grand: Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Dead Game' with Hoot…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-10 - 1923-12-11
Summary:

The Coronet: For two nights more at 2.15, 4.45, 7 sharp & 9.15 p.m., 'Way Down East.' The Star: Italian Grand Opera, tonight at 9.15, 'Tosca.' Tomorrow, 'Faust.' The Grand: At 9.15 only, Gladys Walton in 'The Love Letter.' December 10 Remarks: The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-10 - 1923-12-10
Summary:

The Coronet: For two nights more at 2.15, 4.45, 7 sharp and 9.20 p.m., Lillian Gish and Richard Barthelmess in D. W. Griffith's 'Way Down East.' Illustration included. The Star: Italian Grand Opera tonight at 9.15, 'Tosca.' Tomorrow, 'Faust.' The Grand: At 9.15…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-10 - 1923-12-11
Summary:

The Coronet: For two nights more at 2.15, 4.45, 7 and 9.20 p.m., D. W. Griffith presents 'Way Down East.' Plot and illustration included. The Star: Italian Grand Opera. Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'Tosca.' Tomorrow, 'Faust.' The Grand: At 9.15 p.m., Gladys Walton in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-11 - 1923-12-11
Summary:

The Coronet: Final showing of 'Way Down East.' Today at 2.15, 4.45, 7 and 9.20 p.m. The Star: Italian Grand Opera tonight at 9.15, 'Faust.' Tomorrow, 'Mignon.' The Grand: At 9.15 only, Gladys Walton in 'The Love Letter.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-15 - 1923-12-15
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Sat. at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Jackie Coogan in 'Trouble,' together with Buster Keaton in 'The Boat' Ilustration included. The Star: Today at 2.30 & 9.15, Jack Pickford in 'Garrison's Finish.' Sunday, 'Way Down East.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-15 - 1923-12-15
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Jackie Coogan in 'Trouble.' Together with Buster Keaton in 'The Boat.' Illustration included. The Star: Today at 2.30 and 9.15, Jack Pickford in 'Garrison's Finish.' Sunday, 'Way Down East.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-15 - 1923-12-15
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Jackie Coogan in 'Trouble' and Buster Keaton in 'The Boat.' The Star: Tonight at 2.30 and 9.15, Jack Pickford in 'Garrison's Finish.' Sunday, 'Way Down East.' The Grand: Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Macklin […

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-17 - 1923-12-17
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Wed. at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The Eternal Flame.' Illustration included. The Star: Today only at 5.30 & 9.15, 'Way Down East.' The Grand: Today only at 9.15, Macklyn Arbuckle in 'The Prodical Judge' [sic].

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-17 - 1923-12-17
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Wednesday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Norma Talmadge in 'The Eternal Flame.' Illustration included. The Star: Today only at 5.30 and 9.15, 'Way Down East.' The Grand: Today only at 9.15 p.m., Macklyn Arbuckle in 'The Prodical Judge.'…