A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-04 - 1921-04-07
Summary:

Pathe's big 1921 success, 'The Empire of Diamonds,' Vanity Fair Comedy and Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-04 - 1921-04-04
Summary:

During the past three years, I have had in my possession practically every film masterpiece produced during that time and can honestly aver that I have not seen any photoplay that can be compared with 'The Empire of Diamonds.' It is the first big 1921 production to be presented in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-04
Summary:

The Weekend programme at the Coronet is about the following: the British Gazette, Goldwyn's Lampoons (No.1), a Bray cartoon, 'Help Wanted-Male' featuring Blanche Sweet, and the Snub Pollard in 'Rock-a-Bye Baby.' Besides, 'The Empire of Diamonds' is going to be…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-04-04 - 1921-04-07
Summary:

Today till Thursday, Pathe's big 1921 success, 'The Empire of Diamonds.' Also Vanity Fair Comedy and Gazette.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-05 - 1921-04-05
Summary:

Showing tonight, Leonce Perret presents 'The Empire of Diamonds.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-05
Summary:

The detective drama is the chosen theme for this week's programme at the Coronet, and 'The Empire of Diamonds' had a most favourable reception at its first screening yesterday. The resources of the house of Pathe had placed within the scope of the film a number of interesting…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-04-05
Summary:

Leonce Perret's 'Empire of Diamonds' opened in Coronet Theatre yesterday. Plot and production detailed were included.

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-15 - 1922-03-16
Summary:

The Coronet: Enormous success of George Arliss in 'The Devil.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.15 and 9.15, Leonce Perret's six part superfeature, 'The Empire of Diamonds.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-15 - 1922-03-16
Summary:

The Coronet: Enormous success of George Arliss in 'The Devil.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.15 and 9.15, Leonce Perret's six-part super-feature, 'The Empire of Diamonds.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-15 - 1922-03-16
Summary:

The Coronet: Enormous success of George Arliss in 'The Devil.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.15 and 9.15, Léonce Perret's in 'The Empire of Diamonds.'

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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: 1922-11-01 - 1922-11-02
Summary:

Way Down East' is here!

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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?

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Headline: Way Down East'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-04 - 1922-11-04
Summary:

The window through which Griffith has looked into the soul of universal woman.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-07 - 1922-11-07
Summary:

Way Down East' is coming to the Coronet.

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Headline: Way Down East
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-08 - 1922-11-22
Summary:

Teaser ads for the film 'Way Down East.' Remarks: The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. November 9-11 Remarks: Another ads. say D. W. Griffith presents. Next Week at the Coronet. Illustration included. November 22 Remarks: Your last chance of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-08 - 1922-11-08
Summary:

Advance booking for 'Way Down East' opens today at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-11-08 - 1922-11-11
Summary:

D. W. Griffith presents 'Way Down East.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-09 - 1922-11-10
Summary:

The biggest thrill in motion pictures! One of the many thrilling scenes in D. W. Griffith's 'Way Down East.' Illustration included. November 10 Remarks: Booking at Moutrie's.