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: 1918-06-07 - 1918-06-10
Summary:

7th, 8th, 9th and 10th June, the opening episodes of 'The Seven Pearls' episode 1 (3 parts) and episodes 2 (2 parts). Also Harold Lloyd in 'All Aboard' and British Gazette No. 447. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-06-08
Summary:

The first and second episodes of 'The Seven Pearls,' a popular 'episode' film, in which Molly [sic] King and Creighton Hale take part was shown at the Victoria Theatre last night before a large audience. It is a play with a mystery and the burning question throughout is…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-11 - 1919-12-16
Summary:

Two big pictures: at 5.15 p.m., William Farnum in 'The Plunderer' and Harold Lloyd in 'All Aboard'; at 9.15 p.m., Goldywn [sic] presents Mary Garden in 'Thais' in 7 parts. December 13 Remarks: Another ad. on page 13. Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-12 - 1919-12-16
Summary:

Goldwyn presents the world famous operatic star Mary Garden in Anatole France's masterpiece 'Thais.' December 12 remarks: William Farnum in 'The Plunderer.' Also Harold Lloyd comedy. December 13 remarks: Harold Lloyd in 'All Aboard.' December 16 remarks: 7.15 p…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-12 - 1919-12-16
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 p.m., William Farnum in 'The Plunderer.' Harold Lloyd in 'All Aboard.' Prices: 60 cents and 30 cents. Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Goldwyn presents Mary Garden in 'Thais.' Prices: $1.50 and 80 cents. December 15 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on the films…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-10 - 1922-06-10
Summary:

The Coronet: Today, Bebe Daniels in 'You Nevel Can Tell.' Tomorrow, Vivian Martin in 'You Nevel Saw Such a Girl.' Kowloon Theatre: Today, Mahlon Hamilton and Lillian Rich in 'Half a Chance.' Tomorrow, 'Out of the Shadows' and Harold Lloyd in 'All…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-10 - 1922-06-10
Summary:

The Coronet: Today, Bebe Daniels in 'You Never Can Tell.' Tomorrow, Vivian Martin in 'You Never Saw Such a Girl.' Kowloon Theatre: Ttoday, Mahlon Hamilton and Lillian Rich in 'Half a Chance.' Tomorrow, 'Out of the Shadow' and Harold Lloyd in 'All…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-12 - 1922-06-12
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, all comedy programme, Mack Sennett's 'Home Talent' (5 parts), Larry Semon in 'The Head Waiter,' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 9.15, last showing 'Out of the Shadows' with Pauline Frederick, and Harold…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-12 - 1922-06-12
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, all-comedy programme: Mack Sennett's 'Home Talent' in 5 parts. Also Larry Semon in 'The Head Waiter' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 9.15, last showing of 'Out of the Shadow' with Pauline Frederick. Also…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-12 - 1922-06-12
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, all comedy programme: Mack Sennett in 'Home Talent' in 5 parts. Larry Semon in 'The Head Waiter' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 9.15, last showing of 'Out of the Shadow' with Pauline Frederick and Harold Lloyd…

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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?