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: 1922-06-16
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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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-02 - 1922-11-04
Summary:

Tomorrow, we are showing 'Passion's Playground,' a romance of Monte Carlo and a First National attraction. November 4 Remarks: Last two nights of Katherine MacDonald in 'Passion's Playground.' Illustration included.

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-03 - 1922-11-04
Summary:

The Coronet: 'Passion's Playground.' Kowloon Theatre: 'East Lynne.'

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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-03 - 1922-11-03
Summary:

Katherine MacDonald in 'Passion's Playground,' a First National attraction. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-03 - 1922-11-04
Summary:

The Coronet: 'Passion's Playground.' Kowloon Theatre: 'East Lynne.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-03
Summary:

Passion's Playground,' starring Katherine MacDonald, is a new attraction at the Coronet Theatre. It is adapted from the story 'The Guests of Hercules' by C. N. and A. M. Williamson. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-11-03
Summary:

Passion's Playground' is coming to Coronet today. The film is starred by Katherine MacDonald. The picture has been adapted from the read story 'The Guests of Hercules' by C. N. and A. M. Williamson.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-11-03 - 1922-11-04
Summary:

The Coronet: 'Passion's Playground.' Kowloon Theatre: 'East Lynne.'

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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-04
Summary:

Passion's Playground,' presenting Katherine MacDonald, is being screened at the Coronet Theatre during the Weekend. It is based on the story by the Williamsons.

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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.