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: 1922-03-14 - 1922-03-14
Summary:

Believe that 'Fighting Fate' is a jolly good picture and of sufficient interest to reconcile those who do not like them to a serial picture, the management of Kowloon Theatre invite all who were unable or unwilling to come along on Sunday, to visit the theatre today at 5.45 p.m. for a…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-20 - 1922-03-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Monday to Wednesday, Mary Pickford in 'The Hoodlum.' Thursday to Saturday, Marshall Neilan's 'Go and Get It.' Sunday only, Mary Miles Minter in 'Jenny, Be Good.' Kowloon Theatre: Monday & Wednesday, Mary Miles Minter in 'Jenny, Be Good.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-20 - 1922-03-20
Summary:

Mary Pickford in 'The Hoodlum,' a First National super attraction. Daily at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15. Music at all performances. Timetable for week March 19th to 26th. The Coronet: Monday to Wednesday, Mary Pickford in 'The Hoodlum'; Tuesday to Saturday, Marshall Neilan…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-08 - 1922-04-08
Summary:

The Coronet: Last performances of Constance Talmadge in 'Wedding Bells.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.15 & 9.15, Jack Kerrigan in 'The Coast of Opportunity.' Sunday at 6 and 9.15, final episodes of 'Fighting Fate.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-08 - 1922-04-08
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Constance Talmadge in 'Wedding Bells,' a First National attraction. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Jack Kerrigan in 'The Coast of Opportunity.' Sunday at 6 and 9.15, final episodes of 'Fighting Fate.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-08
Summary:

The Kowloon Theatre resumes its usual performances this evening with 'The Coast of Opportunity.' Tomorrow the exciting adventures of 'Fighting Fate' culminate in the final episodes.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-08
Summary:

After the end of the Royal visit holidays, the Kowloon Theatre resumes its usual performances this evening with a brisk romance of Mexico named 'The Coast of Opportunity.' tomorrow the excitement of the great serial 'Fighting Fate' culminates in the final episodes.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-08 - 1922-04-08
Summary:

The Coronet: Last performances of Constance Talmadge in 'Wedding Bells.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Jack Kerrigan in 'The Coast of Opportunity.' Sunday at 6 and 9.15, final episodes of 'Fighting Fate.'

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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…

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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?

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Headline: Way Down East'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-04 - 1922-11-04
Summary:

The window through which Griffith has looked into the soul of universal woman.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-07 - 1922-11-07
Summary:

Way Down East' is coming to the Coronet.