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: 1922-07-13
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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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-07 - 1922-09-07
Summary:

The Coronet: Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Tom Moore in 'The Great Accident.' Kowloon Theatre: Today only at 5.45 and 9.15, Tom Moore in 'Lord and Lady Algy,' Gazette & Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-07 - 1922-09-07
Summary:

The Coronet: Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Tom Moore in 'The Great Accident.' Kowloon Theatre: Today only at 5.45 and 9.15, Tom Moore in 'Lord and Lady Algy.' Also Gazette and Comedies.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-07 - 1922-09-07
Summary:

Tom Moore most popular Jeune Premier on the screen will be screened tonight at both the Coronet and Kowloon Theatres. At the Coronet, he plays the leading role in Ben Ames Williams' Saturday Evening Post story, 'The Great Accident.' At Kowloon Theatre, he is seen in 'Lord and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-07
Summary:

The Great Accident,' a picturized version of a story written by Ben Amos Williams, comes to the Coronet Theatre today.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-09-07
Summary:

The Great Accident' is the title of the new picture which comes to the Coronet today. It is a picturised version of a story by Ben Amos [sic] Williams, one of the most popular of the New York Saturday Evening Post's contributors. Plot highlights included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-07
Summary:

Today, Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'The Great Accident,' the film version of a story written by one of the New York Saturday Evening Post's contributors, Ben Amos [sic] Williams. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-09-07 - 1922-09-07
Summary:

The Coronet: Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Tom Moore in 'The Great Accident.' Kowloon Theatre: Today only at 5.45 and 9.15, Tom Moore in 'Lord and Lady Algy.' Also Gazette and Comedies.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-08 - 1922-09-09
Summary:

The Coronet: Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Tom Moore in 'The Great Accident.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 9.15, Herbert Rawlinson in 'Passers-By,' Gazette & Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-09-08 - 1922-09-09
Summary:

The Coronet: Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Tom Moore in 'The Great Accident.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 9.15, Herbert Rawlinson in 'Passers-By.' Also Comedy and Gazette.

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

Like our competitors, we are showing tonight a 1919 production. But 1919 was a Goldwyn year and Tom Moore's greatest year! In 1919, Tom Moore working with Goldwyn produced 'Upstairs,' 'Lord and Lady Algy,' 'The Cinderella Man' and tonight's Coronet film…

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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?