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: 1922-06-30 - 1922-07-01
Summary:

The Coronet: Last days of All-comedy program. Kowloon Theatre: Fri. to Sun at 9.15, Matinee Saturday & Sunday, James Kirkwood in 'The Forbidden Thing,' 'Snub' Comedy and Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-30 - 1922-07-01
Summary:

The Coronet: last day of all-comedy programme. Kowloon Theatre: Friday to Sunday at 9.15, matinee Saturday and Sunday, attraction extraordinary, James Kirkwood in 'The Forbidden Thing,' ‘Snub' Comedy and Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-30 - 1922-06-30
Summary:

Commencing tonight for three nights only, Allan Dwan presents 'The Forbidden Thing,' by Mary Mears. Prices: $1.00 at night, 60 cents at matinees. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-30 - 1922-07-01
Summary:

The Coronet: Last days of all comedy program. Kowloon Theatre: Friday to Sunday at 9.15, matinee Saturday and Sunday attraction, extraordinary James Kirkwood in 'The Forbidden Thing.' Also ‘Snub' Comedy and Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-01 - 1922-07-01
Summary:

As good as 'The Sign on the Door,' Allan Dwan presents James Kirkwood in 'The Forbidden Thing.' Picture or illustration 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: 1922-08-04
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-26 - 1922-08-26
Summary:

Sunday and Monday, Allan Dwan presents 'The Forbidden Thing' by Mary Mears, personally directed by Mr. Dwan. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-28 - 1922-08-28
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Forbidden Thing,' and Harold Lloyd in 'Bliss.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'The Devil to Pay.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-28 - 1922-08-28
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Forbidden Thing' and Harold Lloyd in 'Bliss.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'The Devil to Pay.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-08-28 - 1922-08-28
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Forbidden Thing' and Harold Lloyd in 'Bliss.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'The Devil to Pay.'

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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…

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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.