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: 1918-11-16 - 1918-11-19
Summary:

Tonight, showing 'The Mystery Ship,' 7th and 8th episodes, including Universal Gazette and comics. Wednesday, 20th November, showing Paramount feature in 5 parts, 'The Lash.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-11-16 - 1918-11-18
Summary:

The seventh and eighth episodes of 'The Mystery Ship' tonight, including Universal gazette and comics. A Paramount film in 5 parts, 'The Lash,' on Wednesday, 20th November. Special matinee at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, 21th November.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-11-22 - 1918-11-26
Summary:

The ninth and tenth episodes of 'The Mystery Ship' from Saturday, 23rd to Tuesday, 26th November. Universal gazette and comics included. A Paramount photo-play in 5 parts, 'The Smugglers,' on Wednesday, 27th November.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-23 - 1918-11-26
Summary:

Saturday 23rd to Tuesday 26th November, showing 9th and 10th episodes, 'The Mystery Ship,' including Universal Gazette and comics. Wednesday, November 27th, showing Paramount photoplay comedy in 5 parts, 'The Smugglers.' Please note: there will be a matinee on every Thursday…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-11-29 - 1918-12-04
Summary:

The eleventh and twelfth episodes of 'The Mystery Ship' from Saturday, 30th to Tuesday, 3rd December. Universal gazette and comics included. A Paramount feature in 5 parts, 'The Kiss,' on Wednesday, 4th December. Special programme in matinee at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, 5th…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-30 - 1918-12-03
Summary:

Saturday 30th November to Tuesday 3rd December, showing 11th and 12th episodes of 'The Mystery Ship,' including Universal Gazette and comics. Wednesday, 4th December, showing Paramount feature in 5 parts, 'The Kiss.' Thursday, 5th December, matinee at 5.15 p.m. (special…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-12
Summary:

From tomorrow until Tuesday next a 5-part Universal drama 'A Taste of Life' featuring Edith Roberts, will be screened at the Hongkong Theatre. An amusing 2-part comedy and interesting scenes from the Universal Gazette will complete an excellent programme.

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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…

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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?

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Headline: Way Down East'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-04 - 1922-11-04
Summary:

The window through which Griffith has looked into the soul of universal woman.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-07 - 1922-11-07
Summary:

Way Down East' is coming to the Coronet.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-07
Summary:

It has been remarked by many people who have seen 'Way Down East,' D. W. Griffith's most popular picture, that the barn dancing seen in the performance has all the suggestion of the 'real thing.' In turn, Charles F. Bishop is the square dance fiddler presented in the…