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: 1907-12-06
Summary:

The management of the Hong Kong Cinematograph announces that two performance of a new series of pictures will be given nightly at the theatre, opposite the Central market. One show is from 6:30 to 8:30, and the other from 9 to 11 pm.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-12-17
Summary:

The Hong Kong cinematograph proprietor has secured a number of new films lately, and to add to the attractions of the place in Dex Voeux Road three lady artistes favour with songs-French and English. The pictures are varied and excellent.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-12-21
Summary:

The HongKong Cinematograph will exhibit pictures of the Passion Play on the night of 21-24 December. The films are 6000 feet long, and promise to be the most interesting and appropriate for this time of the year.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-12-23
Summary:

The film depicting the Passion Play was highly appreciated at the Hongkong Cinematograph, Des Voeux Road, on Saturday night, the 'House' being a crowded one. Several solos were sung by the lady artists.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-10-06
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – Your excellent editorial note of today regarding cinematograph pictures deserves more than passing consideration. Apart altogether from the question as to whether such pictures are intended to educate or amuse the public, there remains the fact that they can be made…

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Headline: Cinemagraphs
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-01 - 1922-08-14
Summary:

The Coronet: Wyndham Street; Kowloon Theatre: Nathan Road; Star Theatre: Kowloon.

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Headline: Cinemagraphs
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-15 - 1922-07-31
Summary:

Star Theatre: Peking Road, Kowloon.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-30
Summary:

True Heart Susie' is being shown at the Star Theatre today and tomorrow. It is a picture of much the same type as 'Way Down East.' It is also a D. W. Griffith production and the leading parts are portrayed by Lilian Gish and Robert Harron, who made his name in 'The Birth of a…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-24
10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-07 - 1923-12-08
Summary:

The Coronet: Note the Altered Times. 'Way Down East' is playing at 2.15, 4.45, 7 sharp & 9.15 at ordinary prices. The Star: Tonight at 9.15, 'The Barber of Seville.' Tomorrow, 'Carmen.' The Grand: Tonight & tomorrow at 9.15 p.m., 'Dead Game' with…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-07 - 1923-12-07
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: Tonight at 9.15, 'The Barber of Seville.' Tomorrow, 'Carmen.' The Grand: Tonight and tomorrow at 9.15 p.m., 'Dead Game' with Hoot…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-07 - 1923-12-08
Summary:

The Coronet: Note the altered time, 'Way Down East' is playing at 2.15, 4.45, 7 and 9.15. The Star: Tonight at 9.15, 'The Barber of Seville.' Tomorrow, 'Carmen.' The Grand: Tonight and tomorrow at 9.15 p.m., 'Dead Game' with Hoot Gibson.

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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…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-10 - 1923-12-11
Summary:

The Coronet: For two nights more at 2.15, 4.45, 7 sharp & 9.15 p.m., 'Way Down East.' The Star: Italian Grand Opera, tonight at 9.15, 'Tosca.' Tomorrow, 'Faust.' The Grand: At 9.15 only, Gladys Walton in 'The Love Letter.' December 10 Remarks: The…

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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…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-10 - 1923-12-11
Summary:

The Coronet: For two nights more at 2.15, 4.45, 7 and 9.20 p.m., D. W. Griffith presents 'Way Down East.' Plot and illustration included. The Star: Italian Grand Opera. Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'Tosca.' Tomorrow, 'Faust.' The Grand: At 9.15 p.m., Gladys Walton in…

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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.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-15 - 1923-12-15
Summary:

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

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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.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-15
Summary:

Way Down East,' the master film by Griffith, which packed the Coronet for several days, will come to the Star tomorrow. The attraction for today is Jack Pickford in 'Garrisons Finish.'