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: 1921-08-20 - 1921-08-20
Summary:

D. W. Griffith presents 'The Idol Dancer,' a love story of South Sea Isles, a First National attraction. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-22 - 1921-08-22
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Idol Dancer.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-23 - 1921-08-23
Summary:

Other photoplay producers make photoplays--good, bad or indifferent; David Wark Griffith makes film history with each new picture he produces! He has some wonderful effects in 'The Idol Dancer' showing tonight for the last time at the Coronet.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-23 - 1921-08-23
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, final performances of 'The Idol Dancer.'

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-27 - 1923-01-27
Summary:

You must not confuse D. W. Griffith's recent productions with his earlier work! The following are recognised the world over as his masterpieces! 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Intolerance,' 'Hearts of the World,' 'The Great Love,' 'The Idol Dancer,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-21 - 1923-05-21
Summary:

At the Coronet: Tonight till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Carl Laemmle presents Priscilla Dean, supported by Herbert Rawlinson, in 'Conflict,' Universal-Jewel super production. Illustration included. The Star: Today and tomorrow at 5.30 p.m., the great Griffith film,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-21 - 1923-05-21
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Priscilla Dean in 'Conflict.' The Star: Today at 5.30, 'The Idol Dancer.' Tonight at 9.15, 'The Second Mrs. Tanqueray.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-22 - 1923-05-22
Summary:

The Star: Today at 5.30, 'The Idol Dancer.' Tonight at 9.15, 'Abraham Lincoln.' The Coronet: Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Priscilla Dean in 'Conflict.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-23 - 1923-05-23
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Priscilla Dean in 'Conflict.' The Star: 5.30, 'The Idol Dancer.' 9.15 p.m., 'The Bat.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-09 - 1923-06-09
Summary:

Clarine Seymour and Richard Barthelmess in D. W. Griffith's 'The Idol Dancer.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-09 - 1923-06-09
Summary:

Coronet: Tonight and tomorrow, D. W. Griffith presents Richard Barthelmess and Clarine Seymour in 'The Idol Dancer.' Today at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. only, 'Man-Woman-Marriage.' Star: 'Love, Honor and Behave,' 5 rippling reels of Mack Sennett super comedy. Grand: Tonight…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-13 - 1923-08-13
Summary:

There never was such a picture success as 'The Road to London.' Everyone who has seen it has enjoyed it; nothing but praise for it on all sides! Saturday night too, the first 'Our Gang' comedy to be shown in Hongkong has also gone over with a wallop! We had intended screening…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-14 - 1923-08-14
Summary:

Owing to S. S. Kauchow being delayed by typhoon, the management of the Coronet regret that the screening of 'Nanook' has had to postponed until Saturday! They announce instead four big revivals. Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Nazimova in 'The Brat.' Tomorrow, Wednesday,…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-15 - 1923-08-15
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Constance Talmadge in 'In Search of a Sinner.' Tomorrow, Thursday, August 16th, Mary Pickford in 'The Hoodlum.' Friday, August 17th, Katherine MacDonald in 'The Notorious Miss Lisle.' Saturday, August 18th, 'Nanook of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-18 - 1923-08-18
Summary:

Nanook of the North.' Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-18 - 1923-08-18
Summary:

Here at last, the film you have all been waiting for, 'Nanook of the North,' an authentic record of life in the realms of eternal ice and snow. One week commencing tonight at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15. Usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-20 - 1923-08-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight till Friday, 'Nanook of the North.' Four times daily at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15. The Star: Tonight at 5.30 and 9.15, 'Hunting Big Game in Africa with Gun and Camera.' Matinee $1.00 and 60 cents; soiree $1.50 and $1.00.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-21 - 1923-08-22
Summary:

The Coronet: Only one kick has been registered against 'Nanook of the North' and that is 'it is not long enough.' It is showing from today till Friday at usual prices. The Star: Tonight and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, 'Under Crimson Skies,' a Universal-Jewel…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-22 - 1923-08-22
Summary:

In response to the many queries of our patrons as to why we did not increase our prices for 'Nanook of the North.' We have to give credit to Messrs Pathe Orient for their very reasonable charge for this picture.