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: 1923-03-30
Summary:

True Heart Susie' is being shown at the Star Theatre today and tomorrow. It is a picture of much the same type as 'Way Down East.' It is also a D. W. Griffith production and the leading parts are portrayed by Lilian Gish and Robert Harron, who made his name in 'The Birth of a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-15
Summary:

Jack Pickford has the part of a jockey in the racing drama, 'Garrison's Finish,' showing at the Star tonight. The film, which marks Jack's return to pictures after a long lay-off, is confessedly an old-style story of the Turf. On Sunday, the Griffith masterpiece, 'Way…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-17
Summary:

Way Down East' now on a return visit to the Colony, will be shown today and tomorrow at the Star. When this picture was shown at the Coronet recently, the original booking was for three days only. So big was the reception given to it, however, that the run was extended another two days.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-02
Summary:

Lon Chaney plays one of the most remarkable roles of his spectacular career, in 'A Blind Bargain,' which is now showing in the Queen's Theatre. Lon Chaney plays two roles – one a polished suave physician and the other is a hunchback. Tomorrow a new picture, 'The Invisible…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-03
Summary:

Not since the filming of 'In Old Kentucky' has Anita Stewart had such a strenuous time on a picture as that which confronted her in the making of 'The Invisible Fear,' a Louis B. Mayer First National attraction, which comes to the Queen's Theatre today. The story is by…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-05
Summary:

Anita Stewart, the star of 'The Invisible Fear,' an Associated First National attraction which is now delighting large audiences at the Queen's Theatre, is not seen as just an ordinary murderess. In his treatment of Madge Tyrone's scenario, Director Edwin Carew [sic] has…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-06
Summary:

The Invisible Fear,' an Anita Stewart starring vehicle, which was directed by Edwin Carewe, contains some beautiful sets which are highly artistic features. In spite of Shakespeare's immortal remark about the play being the thing, Mr. Carewe believes that a bit of action or a good…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-29
Summary:

Lillian Gish in her greatest role! The ethereal little star who tugged at heartstrings in such big productions as 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Broken Blossoms,' 'Orphans of the Storm' and 'Way Down East' at last has a role that tests her full powers. In Henry…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-09-09
Summary:

Truly, one of the most beautiful pictures ever made, is 'Way Down East,' now showing to full houses at the Queen's Theatre. Lillian Gish, in this picture, does some of the best acting of her career. Film synopsis included.