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: 1919-03-11
Summary:

Last night, the Coronet Theatre provided screening of 'The Bungalow Bungle,' Charlie Chaplin's 'Shanghaied,' Max Linder and his adventures, war pictures.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-26
Summary:

Spectacular scenes of a burning ship and an explosion at sea are presented with realism in 'Dead Men Tell No Tales,' the story of crime, love, and courage showing at the Coronet Theatre this evening. Based on the book by E. W. Hornung, this Vitagraph masterpiece transposes to the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-26
Summary:

Dead Men Tell No Tales,' the Vitagraph special production, will be shown at the Coronet Theatre this evening. The plot and subject matter of the film (the novel) is written by E. W. Hornung, the author of 'Raffles.' The leading feminine role is played by Catherine Calvert. Film…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-26
Summary:

Dead Men Tell No Tales,' a Vitagraph masterpiece, is being shown at the Coronet Theatre this evening. Based on the famous book by E. W. Hornung. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-28
Summary:

At the Coronet Theatre, 'Dead Men Tell No Tales' is now being screened. It is written by the author of 'Raffles,' E. W. Hornung, and filmed by Vitagraph.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-29
Summary:

Dead Men Tell No Tales,' the tremendous melodrama of dark deeds and breathless perils, hight romance and startling surprises continues to draw crowded houses at the Coronet Theatre. The film is based on the famous story by E. W. Hornung. The explosion of the ship at sea is presented with…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-29
Summary:

Dead Men Tell No Tales' continues to draw crowded houses at the Coronet Theatre. The film was based on the story by E. W. Hornung. Plot highlights included.

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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: 1922-11-10
Summary:

Way Down East,' a production of David Wark Griffith based on the old play by Lottie Blair Parker, will come to the Coronet Theatre on Monday. David Wark Griffith is known for 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Intolerance,' 'Broken Blossoms,' and 'Hearts of the…

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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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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-14
Summary:

Yesterday, Coronet Theatre screened 'Way Down East' where it managed to get full houses in all the three performances. The longish sort of film is directed by D. W. Griffith and is being shown daily at 2:30, 5:30 and 9 o'clock. The film has a simple melodramatic plot but is being…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-15
Summary:

Way Down East,' a production of D. W. Griffith, is drawing record audiences to the Coronet Theatre. It is just one of those simple, human stories whose British prototypes are 'East Lynne' and 'The Lights o' London.'

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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.

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Headline: Way Down East'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-16
Summary:

It is mentioned that 'Way Down East,' the great Griffith film, is showing to crowded audiences at the Coronet Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-17
Summary:

The music of 'Way Down East' arrived on Tuesday, and that explains why last night's presentation of 'Way Down East' at the Coronet Theatre was a sheer triumph. It is noted that Mr. Ray got into touch at once with the headquarters of the distributing firm in America and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-18
Summary:

Way Down East,' directed by Griffith, has been crowding the Coronet Theatre all this week.

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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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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-18
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen the Griffith film entitled 'Way Down East' tonight and tomorrow.

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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.