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: 1909-02-23
Summary:

The Alexandra Cinematograph invited a number of teachers to attend and view an exhibition of pictures of the 'Passion Play.' The films were beautifully coloured and much admired. The pictures will, later, be shown at a matinee for children.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-02
Summary:

The Alexandra Cinematograph had an excellent audience yesterday afternoon when the Passion Pictures were shown. The pictures will be repeated again on Saturday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-04-03
Summary:

A matinee for children will be given today at Alexandra Cinematograph at 4 p.m. when the Passion Play will again be presented on the screen. A film illustrating the Olympic Games, held in London last year, will also be exhibited.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-04-12
Summary:

Owing to Good Friday, the Alexandra Cinematograph presented the films of the 'Passion Play' to a crowded house. There were no artistes at present at the show. The Chinese branch of the Y.M.C.A. rented the hall in Zetland Street to show the film on Sunday afternoon.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-02
Summary:

The popularity of the film and 'super-production' like Douglas Fairbanks latest 'The Thief of Bagdad,' has an impact in London for building more supercinemas. In the last two years the New Tivoli and the Shepherd's Bush Pavilion, both magnificent, have been opened. In…

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Headline: Scaramouche'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-19
Summary:

The Adolph Zukor prize has been awarded by a distinguished body of judges to Rafael Sabatini's novel 'Scaramouche,' produced on the screen by Rex Ingram. Mr. Zukor offered the prize to the writer whose story replay made the best picture to be produced on the screen and publicity…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-19
Summary:

The Adolph Zukor prize has been awarded by a distinguished body of judges to Rafael Sabatini for his novel 'Scaramouche' produced on the screen by Rex Ingram. Mr. Zukor offered the prize to the writer whose story of play made the best picture to be produced on the screen and publicly…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-29
Summary:

Tomorrow, Queen's Theatre commences screening the Henry King production 'The White Sister' featuring Lillian Gish who is known for her performances in films like 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Broken Blossoms,' 'Orphans of the Storm' and 'Way Down…

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-30
Summary:

The White Sister,' starring Lillian Gish, will have its premiere at the Queen's Theatre today. The story was taken from F. Marion Crawford's famous novel. Lillian Gish has been appeared in 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Way Down East,' 'Hearts of the World…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-30
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening the Inspiration production 'The White Sister' featuring Lillian Gish who plays the role of Sister Angela, today. The story of this Metro release was taken from a novel by F. Marion Crawford. The film was filmed entirely in Italy and Northern…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-01 - 1925-06-02
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.00, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., the greatest love story of all time, Metro Pictures Corporation presents Lillian Gish, who was in 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Hearts of the World,' 'Orphans of the Storm' and 'Way Down East,' in Henry King's…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-03 - 1925-06-03
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 2.30, 5.00, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lillian Gish, the big little star of 'Way Down East' in her greatest and latest triumph, 'The White Sister' in 11 reels. With special musical score. Friday, June 5th, Richard Barthelmess in 'Sonny,' great as…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-09-07 - 1925-09-07
Summary:

Daily at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Sundat at 6, 7.30 and 9.15, today only, Mary Alden in 'A Woman's Woman.' Tuesday and Wednesday at 2.30, 5, 7.15 and 9.30, D. W. Griffith's 'Way Down East.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-09-07 - 1925-09-07
Summary:

Today only, Mary Alden in 'A Woman's Woman.' Tuesday and Wednesday at 2.30, 5, 7.15 and 9.30, D. W. Griffith's masterpiece of all time, 'Way Down East.' Note the time.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-09-07 - 1925-09-07
Summary:

Today only, Mary Alden in 'A Woman's Woman.' Tuesday and Wednesday at 2.30, 5, 7.15 and 9.30, D. W. Griffith's 'Way Down East.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-09-08 - 1925-09-09
Summary:

For two days only, today and tomorrow at 2.30, 5, 7.15 and 9.30, D. W. Griffith presents 'Way Down East' in 11 reels. Also the original musical score.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-09-08 - 1925-09-09
Summary:

Note the times: today and tomorrow at 2.30, 5, 7.15 and 9.30. D. W. Griffith presents 'Way Down East,' in 11 magnificent reels. The original musical score that has delighted as much as the picture.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-09-08 - 1925-09-09
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 2.30, 5, 7.15 and 9.30, D. W. Griffith presents 'Way Down East.'