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: 1921-09-24 - 1921-09-24
Summary:

A film that reaches the heart, Herbert Rawlinson in 'Passers-By,' from the novel by C. Haddon Chambers. The Coronet whole-heartily endorses this screen achievement. Signed, H. W. Ray. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-26 - 1921-09-29
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15, 'Passers-By.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-26 - 1921-09-29
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, 'Passers-By.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-26 - 1921-09-26
Summary:

Passers-By' is a British story, by a British producer, and the scene is laid in London. It will please a British audience more than any film that has been shown at the Coronet since 'Alf's Button' and will certainly take rank as a screen masterpiece with 'The Miracle Man…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-26
Summary:

Passers-By' was shown last night at the Coronet. Herbert Rawlinson takes part of Peter Waverton. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-26
Summary:

A review on film 'Passers-By,' which was screened in Coronet. The film was starred by Herbert Rawlinson and Leila Valentine.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-26 - 1921-09-29
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, 'Passers-By.'

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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: 1922-09-08 - 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: South China Morning Post
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: 1922-09-08 - 1922-09-08
Summary:

Some of the finest character studies even thrown on a screen are to be found in 'Passers-By,' a Herbert Rawlinson production in 6 parts.

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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: 1922-11-01 - 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?