A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-09-11 - 1920-09-14
Summary:

All British programme including 'A Romany Lass' 6 parts. 'Around the Town' and British Gazette. At 7.15 p.m., 'A Daughter of the Poor.' September 13 remarks: At 7.15 p.m., 'The Lure of Heart's Desire.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-11 - 1920-09-11
Summary:

Tonight at the Coronet, Harma Films present the delightful romantic drama, 'A Romany Lass' in 6 parts. Another interesting number of 'Around the Town,' Pathe's British Gazette, and an appropriate programme of British music.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-11 - 1920-09-11
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., all British programme, including 'A Romany Lass' in 6 parts. Also 'Around the Town' and British Gazette. At 7.15 p.m., 'A Daughter of the Poor.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-11 - 1920-09-14
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., all British programme including 'A Romany Lass' in 6 parts, 'Around the Town' and British Gazette. At 7.15 p.m., 'A Daughter of the Poor.' September 14 Remarks: 7.15 programme changes to 'The Lure of Heart's Desire.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-13 - 1920-09-14
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., all British programme including 'A Romany Lass' in 6 parts. Also 'Around the Town' and British Gazette. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Lure of Heart's Desire.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-09-15 - 1920-09-18
Summary:

Select Pictures presents Michell Lewis 'Jacques of the Silver North' 6 parts. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Lure of Heart's Desire.' Last performance of 'A Romany Lass.' September 18 remarks: Snub comedy and 'Round the Town' [sic]. Also Blanche Sweet in '…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-15 - 1920-09-15
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., additional performance of 'A Romany Lass.' Tonight at 5.15, Mitchell Lewis in 'Jacques of the Silver North,' a thrilling six-part drama of the Canadian wild, and 'Around the Town.' Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-15 - 1920-09-15
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 p.m., Select Pictures presents Mitchell Lewis in 'Jacques of the Silver North' in 6 parts. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Lure of Heart's Desire.' At 9.15 p.m., last performance of 'A Romany Lass.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-15 - 1920-09-18
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Select Pictures presents Mitchell Lewis in 'Jacques of the Silver North' in 6 parts. Picture included. September 15 Remarks: At 9.15 p.m., last performance of 'A Romany Lass.' September 18 Remarks: Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Blanche…

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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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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.