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: 1919-10-22 - 1919-10-25
Summary:

Metro presents Emily Stevens in 'Outwitted,' 6 thrilling reels of love and revenge, played by the clever company who have amused you so much in 'The Wager.' October 22 remarks: Paramount Pictograph new series.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-22 - 1919-10-25
Summary:

October 22nd, 23rd, 24th and 25th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Metro presents Emily Stevens in 'Outwitted.' Also 'A Bathhouse Scandal' and Paramount pictograph – new series.

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-22 - 1919-10-22
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Metro presents Emily Stevens in 'Outwitted,' 6 thrilling and fantastic reels of love and revenge, spiritualism and high finance played by the clever company who have amused you so much in 'The Wager.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-22 - 1919-10-25
Summary:

October 22, 23, 24 and 25 at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Metro presents Emily Stevens in 'Outwitted.' Also 'A Bathhouse Scandal,' a Paramount Pictograph new series. October 22 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'Outwitted' only. Picture or illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-10-25 - 1919-10-25
Summary:

Emily Stevens, George Walsh, Gladys Hulette, Enid Markey, Molly [sic] King will all be at the Coronet, together with the string band of 'The Empress of Russia.' The Week's programme: 'Outwitted' featuring Emily Stevens, Gladys Hulette in 'Over the Hill,' George…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-25 - 1919-10-25
Summary:

Emily Stevens, Gladys Hulette, George Walsh, Enid Markey and Mollie King will all be on the Coronet this week, together with the string band of The Empress of Russia, which will be used nightly at 9.15 p.m. to augment, not supersede, our own fine orchestra. Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., last…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-25
Summary:

Outwitted' is the title of the Metro 6-parts drama which has been drawing good houses at the Coronet since Thursday. The plot was included in this article.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-25 - 1919-10-25
Summary:

Emily Stevens, George Walsh, Molly [sic] King, Gladys Hulette, and Enid Markey will all be on view at the Coronet this week, together with the String Band of 'The Empress of Russia,' which will be used nightly at 9.15 p.m. to augment, not supersede, out own fine orchestra. Tonight at 5…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-12 - 1920-01-15
Summary:

Why waste words in praise of Select Pictures or Norma Talmadge? 'De Luxe Annie,' Select's latest picture. It was a big Saturday Evening Post success. 'My Four Years in Germany' is a Crook story that differs from anything of the kind. January 12 remarks: Emily Stevens in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-12 - 1920-01-14
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Norma Talmadge in 'De Luxe Annie.' At 7.15 p.m., Emily Stevens in 'Outwitted.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-12 - 1920-01-15
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Norma Talmadge in 'De Luxe Annie.' At 7.15 p.m., Emily Stevens in 'Outwitted.' January 12 Remarks: Today at 5.15 p.m., the well-known 'Daydreams' String Band have very kindly consented to play selections during the performance. On page 5…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-13 - 1920-01-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Norma Talmadge in 'De Luxe Annie.' At 7.15 p.m., Emily Stevens in 'Outwitted.' Today at 5.15 p.m., the well-known Daydreams string band have very kindly consented to play selections during the performance.

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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…