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: 1921-11-05
Summary:

The show last evening at the Kowloon Theatre commenced with a Pathe British Gazette after which half an hour's dancing was indulged in. Followed was 'Forty Five Minutes from Broadway,' in which Charles Ray takes the leading role.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-05
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre provided a good illustration of the kinema dance last night. After the British gazette had been screened, the dance held for an hour. A splendid First National attraction 'Forty-Five minutes from Broadway,' with Charles Ray in the leading role followed.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-19
Summary:

Harold Lloyd's comedy 'A Sailor Made Man' is still an attraction at the Coronet Theatre. However, it will have to give place to 'The Girl in the Taxi' tomorrow. Besides, at the Star Theatre, Charles Ray's 'Greased Lightning' will be shown from tonight till…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-20
Summary:

The Girl in the Taxi,' in which Mr. and Mrs. Carter de Haven take the principal parts, is presented at the Coronet Theatre today.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-09-20
Summary:

An opportunity is presented at the Coronet today of seeing a capital screen version of the famous musical comedy success 'The Girl in the Taxi.' Mr. and Mrs. Carter de Haven take the principal parts and the abundant humour of the piece is handled by them. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-21
Summary:

The Girl in the Taxi' was screened for the first time at the Coronet Theatre yesterday.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-09-21
Summary:

After the typhoon weather last night, the Coronet continues to provide the screening of 'The Girl in the Taxi,' which provide another watching opportunities for audiences.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-22
Summary:

The Girl in the Taxi,' in which Mr. and Mrs. Carter de Haven take the main roles, is at present getting at the Coronet Theatre. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-09-22
Summary:

The big Harold Lloyd comedy 'A Sailor-Made Man' is being shown at the Kowloon Theatre today and tomorrow. 'The Girl in the Taxi' is still attracting enthusiastic audiences to the Coronet.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-23
Summary:

The four-reel Harold Lloyd 'A Sailor-made Man' is being screened at the Kowloon Theatre tonight. Besides, 'The Girl in the Taxi' will be there tomorrow and the next day.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-09-23
Summary:

The four-reel Harold Lloyd comedy 'A Sailor-Made Man' is being shown at the Kowloon Theatre tonight and 'The Girl in the Taxi' will be there tomorrow and Monday.

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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: 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.