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: 1918-04-30 - 1918-05-02
Summary:

Tuesday 30th, April and Thursday 2nd, May, 'A Noble Action,' a stirring drama in four parts, full of interest and emotion featuring the celebrated French actress, Mdlle Vera Sergine. Also American Gazette No. 46, 'A Brigand Unwittingly,' 'The Professional Amateur,'…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-05-01 - 1918-05-01
Summary:

From Apr 30 to May 2, a stirring drama in 4 parts, full of interest and emotion featuring the celebrated French actress Mdlle Vera Sergino [sic], 'A Noble Action'; American Gazette No. 46; 'A Brigand Unwittingly'; 'A Professional Amateur.'

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-27 - 1922-02-28
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'The Yellow Typhoon.' Kowloon Theatre: Tomorrow, Tuesday, 23th Feb., Black and White Dance. Tickets at Moutrie's $1 each.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-27 - 1922-02-27
Summary:

The Yellow Typhoon,' a First National attraction featuring Anita Stewart.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-27 - 1922-02-28
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'The Yellow Typhoon.' Kowloon Theatre: Tomorrow, Tuesday 28th February, black and white dance. Tickers at Moutrie's, $1.00 each.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-27
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening 'The Yellow Typhoon' a First National's production, this evening. The film shows many startling sights from cities like New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Rome etc. The photoplay is based on the adventure story 'Saturday Evening Post' by Harold…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-27
Summary:

The Yellow Typhoon,' based on the story by Harold McGrath, starring Anita Stewart, comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening. The film is a production of First National. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-27 - 1922-02-28
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'The Yellow Typhoon.' Kowloon Theatre: Tomorrow Tuesday, 28th February, black and white dance. Tickets at Moutrie's, $1.00 each.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-01 - 1922-03-01
Summary:

The Coronet: Last night of 'The Yellow Typhoon.' Kowloon Theatre: 5.45 and 9.15, Wallace Reid in 'Too Many Millions.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-01 - 1922-03-02
Summary:

The Coronet: Last night of 'The Yellow Typhoon.' Kowloon Theatre: 5.45 and 9.15, Wallace Reid in 'Too Many Millions.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-01 - 1922-03-01
Summary:

The Coronet: Last night of 'The Yellow Typhoon.' Kowloon Theatre: 5.45 and 9.15, Wallace Reid in 'Too Many Millions.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-04
Summary:

The Yellow Typhoon,' a product of the First National, will be shown at the Kowloon Theatre tomorrow.

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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: 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…