A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
Displaying 121 - 140 of 165
121
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-01
Summary:

Orphans of the Storm,' at the Coronet, has achieved the peculiar distinction of drawing bigger crowds each night it has been shown. Adapted from the stage play 'The Two Orphans,' it is a stirring narrative of the events shortly before and during the French Revolution. The bare…

122
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-03 - 1923-12-03
Summary:

D. W. Griffith's 'Orphans of the Storm' is the greatest thing that the greatest genius of the movies has made. Its big mob scenes are as big as those in 'Intolerance'; its heart interest is as great as that of 'Way Down East'; Lillian and Dorothy Gish are…

123
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-03 - 1923-12-03
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Orphans of the Storm.' Prices: 2.30 p.m., $1.20 and 60 cents; 5.15 and 9.15, $2 and $1. The Star: Tonight, Italian Grand Opera Co. in Lucia. Tomorrow, La Boheme. The Grand: Tonight and tomorrow, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Nut.…

124
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-03
Summary:

Joseph Schildkraut, who plays the leading part in D. W. Griffith's new picture sensation, 'Orphans of the Storm,' a picturization of 'The Two Orphans,' is known as 'the handsomest man in the world.' He received this distinction no less an authority than Max…

125
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-04 - 1923-12-04
Summary:

D. W. Griffith presents 'Orphans of the Storm.' Illustration included.

126
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-04 - 1923-12-04
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Orphans of the Storm.' Prices: 2.30 p.m., $1.20 and 60 cents; 5.15 and 9.15, $2 and $1. The Star: Tonight, Italian Grand Opera Co. in Lucia. Tomorrow, La Boheme. The Grand: Tonight, Mary Pickford in 'Through the Back Door.'…

127
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-04
Summary:

In making his picture sensation, 'Orphans of the Storm,' (now showing at the Coronet Theatre) D. W. Griffith took the love story in Kate Claxton's famous melodrama, 'The Two Orphans,' and wove it through the turbulent scenes of the French Revolution.

128
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-05 - 1923-12-05
Summary:

The Coronet: Last two nights, tonight and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Orphans of the Storm.' Prices: 2.30 p.m., $1.20 and 60 cents; 5.15 and 9.15, $2 and $1. The Star: Tonight, Italian Grand Opera Co. in Forza def Destino. The Grand: Tonight, Mary Pickford in 'Through…

129
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-05
Summary:

Orphans of the Storm' enters upon the last two days of its run at the Coronet today. Apart from its appeal to the general public, it is a tribute to the merit of the picture to find several prominent French residents of the Colony loud in their praises of its fidelity of atmosphere.

130
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-06 - 1923-12-06
Summary:

The Coronet: Positively last nights, tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Orphans of the Storm The Star: Tonight at 9.15, 'Madame Butterfly.' Tomorrow, 'The Barber of Seville.' The Grand: Tonight, Mary Pickford in 'Through the Back Door.'

131
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-06
Summary:

Way Down East,' which in many people's opinion, is still Griffith's best picture, will be shown at the Coronet commencing tomorrow, for a short season only. The two films show entirely different aspects of the producer's genius. 'Orphans of the Storm' is a strong…

132
Headline: Rival Romeos
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-28
133
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-11 - 1924-01-11
Summary:

Hongkong cinemagoers have chosen two Griffith production as being the best pictures the movie industry has mode. They will add one more when they have seen 'The Birth of a Nation.' Its cast includes Lillian Gish, Mae Marsh, Miriam Cooper, H. B. Walthall, Robert Harron, Wallace Reid and…

134
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-21
Summary:

Annual Report – School days this year have numbered 174. The daily round has been enlivened twice by visits to the Coronet Theatre, to see 'Robin Hood' and 'Orphans of the Storm.'

135
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-12
Summary:

The inimitable Mr. Douglas Fairbanks, in his latest picture, 'The Mollycoddle' is sure to prove as strong a draw as ever at the Coronet this week. This film differs from one or two of 'Doug's' other efforts in that not so much stress has been laid upon spectacular effect…

136
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-15 - 1924-02-15
Summary:

Look out for return booking of Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Mark of Zorro.' Illustration included.

137
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-16 - 1924-02-16
Summary:

Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Mark of Zorro,' from the story by Johnston McCulley, directed by Fred Niblo. Illustration included.

138
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-20 - 1924-02-20
Summary:

Douglas in 'The Mark of Zorro.' Illustration included.

139
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-20
Summary:

Charles Ray, in 'The Girl I Loved,' is showing for the last time today at the Coronet. The announcement of the return of the irrepressible Mr. Douglas Fairbanks in his sensational picture hit, 'The Mark of Zorro,' makes good reading. The Coronet, after its last showing, was…

140
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-21 - 1924-02-22
Summary:

Tonight till Saturday at 12.15, 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Mark of Zorro,' directed by Fred Niblo. Illustration included.