A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-07 - 1923-12-07
Summary:

Demonstrations of films on catalogues. Pathe-Orient, 12 Queen's Road, Central. Sold by A. Tack, Des Voeux Road, Hongkong Hotel (Electric Department), Sincere's, etc. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-07
Summary:

The wonder attraction of the contemporary stage is announced for presentation at the Coronet Theatre, where D. W. Griffith presents tonight his great screen enlargement of 'Way Down East.' It is not a mere expanding of the stage play of the same name. Rather, 'Way Down East'…

103
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-07
104
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-08 - 1923-12-08
Summary:

The Coronet: Note the altered times. 'Way Down East' is playing at 2.15, 4.45, 7 sharp and 9.15 at ordinary prices. The Star: Today at 2.30, 'Rigoletto.' At 9.15, 'Carmen.' Tomorrow, 'Othello.' The Grand: Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Dead Game' with Hoot…

105
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-08
Summary:

David W. Griffith's masterful motion picture elaboration of 'Way Down East' is now showing at the Coronet Theatre. Again, as in the case of 'The Birth of a Nation,' Griffith has turned to a success of the stage for his material. When Lottie Blair Parker and Joseph…

106
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-10 - 1923-12-10
Summary:

Owing to the impossibility of accommodating, during the weekend, to see Griffith's greatest picture, 'Way Down East,' this film has been held over for two more days, tonight and tomorrow. Note the times, 2.15, 4.45, 7 sharp and 9.20 p.m.

107
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-10 - 1923-12-10
Summary:

The Coronet: For two nights more at 2.15, 4.45, 7 sharp and 9.20 p.m., Lillian Gish and Richard Barthelmess in D. W. Griffith's 'Way Down East.' Illustration included. The Star: Italian Grand Opera tonight at 9.15, 'Tosca.' Tomorrow, 'Faust.' The Grand: At 9.15…

108
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-10
Summary:

No eulogies are needed as to the excellence of 'Way Down East,' which is now in the process of 'revival' at the Coronet. Since the first announcement of the return of this masterpiece of Griffith's, the cinema has been crowded. Richard Barthelmess and Lilian Gish are the…

109
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-11 - 1923-12-11
Summary:

The Coronet: Final showing of 'Way Down East.' Today at 2.15, 4.45, 7 and 9.20 p.m. The Star: Italian Grand Opera tonight at 9.15, 'Faust.' Tomorrow, 'Mignon.' The Grand: At 9.15 only, Gladys Walton in 'The Love Letter.'

110
Headline: For Xmas
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-11 - 1923-12-11
Summary:

Nothing will be received will warmer appreciation than a Pathe-Baby and nothing will be kept so preciously and used so often and with more pleasure--it will soon and forever become an active member of the household: entertaining, amusing, instructive and dangerless; its films will not burn. $60.…

111
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-11
Summary:

Way Down East,' extended to oblige popular demand, closes its run at the Coronet tonight. No picture shown at the Little House has drawn such audiences, every seat being sold at very performance on Saturday and Sunday. This is a remarkable tribute to the picture's merit. Booking today…

112
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-15 - 1923-12-15
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Jackie Coogan in 'Trouble.' Together with Buster Keaton in 'The Boat.' Illustration included. The Star: Today at 2.30 and 9.15, Jack Pickford in 'Garrison's Finish.' Sunday, 'Way Down East.…

113
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-15
Summary:

Jack Pickford has the part of a jockey in the racing drama, 'Garrison's Finish,' showing at the Star tonight. The film, which marks Jack's return to pictures after a long lay-off, is confessedly an old-style story of the Turf. On Sunday, the Griffith masterpiece, 'Way…

114
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-17 - 1923-12-17
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Wednesday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Norma Talmadge in 'The Eternal Flame.' Illustration included. The Star: Today only at 5.30 and 9.15, 'Way Down East.' The Grand: Today only at 9.15 p.m., Macklyn Arbuckle in 'The Prodical Judge.'…

115
Headline: Wanted
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-17 - 1923-12-17
Summary:

Somebody to tell us what is better than a Pathe-Baby for Christmas. On sale: Pathe-Orient, 12 Queen's Road, Central, and A. Tack, 26 Des Voeux Road, Hongkong.

116
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-17
Summary:

Way Down East' now on a return visit to the Colony, will be shown today and tomorrow at the Star. When this picture was shown at the Coronet recently, the original booking was for three days only. So big was the reception given to it, however, that the run was extended another two days.…

117
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-19 - 1923-12-19
Summary:

Give a and win the grateful smiles. Pathe-Baby on sale: A. Tack, 26 Des Voeux Road and Pathe-Orient, 12 Queen's Road, Central.

118
Headline: For Xmas
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-20 - 1923-12-20
Summary:

Don't give the other fellow a chance, give a Pathe-Baby. Give it yourself. Pathe-Orient, 12 Queen's Road, Central and A. Tack, 26 Des Voeux Road.

119
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-20
Summary:

Herbert Rawlinson in the role of Jimmy Dorgan appears at the Grand tonight. The plot of the picture – 'Fools and Riches' – principally concerns the plan by which Old Man Dorgan reforms his erring son. It will be good news to the residents in the Eastern district that 'Way Down…

120
Headline: Warning
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-21 - 1923-12-21
Summary:

Pathe-Baby are rapidly selling out. Did you receive yours for Xmas? A. Tack, 26 Des Voeux Road and Pathe-Orient, 12 Queen's Road, Central.