A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-28 - 1925-03-28
Summary:

Are we right in believing that there is a movie public in Hongkong that is mainly interested in news films? We believe there is and are starting on Monday next from 12 to 2, our Mid-Day Movies consisting almost entirely of news pictures. We have Topical Budget, Gaumont Graphic, Pathe's…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-01 - 1925-04-02
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, the entire Broadway cast in David Belasco's greatest recent success, 'Tiger Rose.' Experienced cinemagoers are aware that whenever a big stage success has been transferred bodily to the screen with the original cast, a delightful…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-03 - 1925-04-03
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, the entire Broadway cast in David Belasco's greatest recent success 'Tiger Rose.' Experienced cinemagoers are aware that whenever a big stage success has been transferred bodily to the screen with the original cast, a delightful…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-04 - 1925-04-04
Summary:

Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, D. W. Griffith presents Lillian and Dorothy Gish in 'Orphans of the Storm,' the film that England voted second only to 'Way Down East,' 12 magnificent reels of the romance and thrills of the French Revolution. Ordinary prices. Illustration included.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-29
Summary:

Lillian Gish in her greatest role! The ethereal little star who tugged at heartstrings in such big productions as 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Broken Blossoms,' 'Orphans of the Storm' and 'Way Down East' at last has a role that tests her full powers. In Henry…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-01 - 1925-06-02
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.00, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., the greatest love story of all time, Metro Pictures Corporation presents Lillian Gish, who was in 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Hearts of the World,' 'Orphans of the Storm' and 'Way Down East,' in Henry King's…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-03 - 1925-06-03
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 2.30, 5.00, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lillian Gish, the big little star of 'Way Down East' in her greatest and latest triumph, 'The White Sister' in 11 reels. With special musical score. Friday, June 5th, Richard Barthelmess in 'Sonny,' great as…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-15 - 1925-06-17
Summary:

See the greatest love drama since 'Way Down East,' 'If Winter Comes' starting today. Prices: 2.30 p.m., $1.20 and 60 cents; 5.10 p.m., $1.50 and 80 cents; 9.15 p.m., $2.00 and $1.00. Special comedy programme at 7.30 p.m.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-07-25 - 1925-07-27
Summary:

Today at all shows, Albert E. Smith presents 'The Prodigal Judge' featuring Jean Paige and an all-star cast in eight interesting reels. Added attraction: 'Vod-a-Vil' and comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-09-07 - 1925-09-07
Summary:

Today only, Mary Alden in 'A Woman's Woman.' Tuesday and Wednesday at 2.30, 5, 7.15 and 9.30, D. W. Griffith's masterpiece of all time, 'Way Down East.' Note the time.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-09-08 - 1925-09-09
Summary:

Note the times: today and tomorrow at 2.30, 5, 7.15 and 9.30. D. W. Griffith presents 'Way Down East,' in 11 magnificent reels. The original musical score that has delighted as much as the picture.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-09-09
Summary:

Truly, one of the most beautiful pictures ever made, is 'Way Down East,' now showing to full houses at the Queen's Theatre. Lillian Gish, in this picture, does some of the best acting of her career. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-09-18 - 1925-09-19
Summary:

In response to literally hundreds of requests, we are showing 'Way Down East' on Tuesday, September 22, and 'Three Musketeers' on Wednesday, September 23. Each picture for one day only. Box plans now open.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-09-21 - 1925-09-21
Summary:

Today only, D. W. Griffith presents his great spectacular drama, 'The Fall of Babylon,' being the Babylonian scenes from 'Intolerance' with additions, with a wonderful cast includes Seena Owen, Constance Talmadge, Tully Marshall, Elmer Clifton, Alfred Paget and Elmo Lincoln.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-09-22 - 1925-09-22
Summary:

Today only at 2.50, 5, 7.15 and 9.30 p.m., positively last showing of 'Way Down East.' Wednesday, September 23 at 2.30, 5, 7.15 and 9.30, for one day only, 'The Three Musketeers.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-10-16
Summary:

Kowloon audiences are notably quick to appreciate any divergence from the usual in their amusement programmes. Mr. Tod Sanborn was billed to perform. He is a musician whose medium is that difficult, i.e., xylophone. Last night's programme included the Sextette from Lucia de Lammermoor.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-10-17
Summary:

Mr. Tod Sanborn, with his xylophone, delighted another appreciative audience at the Star Theatre last night. Smouldering Fires, with Pauline Frederick in the leading role, together with a comedy and the usual Gazette, completed one of the best programmes seen at the Star.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-10-22 - 1925-10-24
Summary:

Tonight till Saturday, Laura La Plante in 'The Teaser,' with Pay O'Malley. Also Tod Sanborn, the xylophone king in classical and Jazz selections and Gaumont Graphics, 15th anniversary no. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-10-24
Summary:

An interesting film is at present being shown at the Queen's Theatre consisting of cuts from the Gaumont Graphic, which have been made since the early days of cinematograph presentation of news items. All the scenes shown are of historical significance, including the funerals of Kings,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-29
Summary:

(By H. W. R. to the S. C. M. Post) When the time comes to write the story of the rise of the moving picture there will, I believe, be found two names that will 'lead the rest;' those of Charles Chaplin and D. W. Griffith. David Wark Griffith has been called the Dickens of the screen.…