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: 1923-10-18
Summary:

Richard Barthelmess in 'Tol'able David' will be the next star offering at the Coronet, after the conclusion of the run of 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' As regards Barthelmess, his work is sufficiently well-known – in Way Down East, etc. Richard Barthelmess, as the youngster…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-19 - 1923-10-19
Summary:

You're a man now, David.' 'No, I'm just Tol'able.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-20
Summary:

With such authors as Joseph Hergesheimer, Conrad, Ibanez and Kipling at the service of film producers nowadays, the general level of pictures is being raised appreciably. In 'Tol'able David,' Mr. Hergesheimer's first effort for the screen, the public is provided with a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-22 - 1923-10-22
Summary:

Richard Barthelmess in 'Tol'able David.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-22 - 1923-10-22
Summary:

Tonight till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Richard Barthelmess in 'Tol'able David.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-22
Summary:

Richard Barthelmess, in Hergesheimer's famous story of the Virginia mountains, should prove a strong attraction at the Coronet tonight. The star is well-known and the author is considered one of the greatest of the day. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-23 - 1923-10-27
Summary:

The Idol Dancer,' 'Broken Blossoms,' 'Way Down East,' and now 'Tol'able David.' That is the starring record of Richard Barthelmess, who now rivals Doug. Fairbanks as the most popular romantic character on the screen. 'Tol'able David' won the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-23
Summary:

The visitor to 'Tol'able David,' the Barthelmess film showing at the Coronet, comes away with the pleasant impression of having seen, at last, a picture which, without being extravagantly unreal, contains many truly dramatic scenes. Hergesheimer's gripping story has received…

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-24 - 1923-10-24
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, a First National attraction, Richard Barthelmess in 'Tol'able David.' Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-24
Summary:

Tol'able David,' now at the Coronet, will appeal especially to those whose cry as 'Better and Brighter Pictures.' Adapted from a story by a noted author, and superbly played Richard Barthelmess and a strong cast, this film has received glowing notices wherever it has been…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-25
Summary:

It is unfortunate that a picture of such merit as 'Tol'able David' has been given a title, which although familiar enough in America, is not so readily comprehensible in an English colony. The drawing power of a name is a real thing, and it is hoped that an unfortunate title will…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-26
Summary:

It is hard to do justice to the vital feeling of the story of 'Tol'able David.' There are scenes of tenderness, love and pathos. The acting is superb, Richard Barthelmess and the supporting cast not wasting a gesture or omitting a single telling experience. A play like 'Tol…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-27 - 1923-10-27
Summary:

Positively for the last time tonight, 'Tol'able David.' Tomorrow at 6 sharp, 7.30 and 9.15, Alice Terry in the great Drury Lane melodrama, 'Hearts Are Trumps.' This Rex Ingram production will thrill you as few films have done before.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-27
Summary:

Tol'able David' is amongst the few superb productions. It has discarded all the hackneyed tricks of camera and all the warily familiar situations. There is a world of tenderness and human feeling in the story. More pictures like 'Tol'able David' will be welcome in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-07
Summary:

Alice Lake and Rudolf Valentino in 'Uncharted Seas,' appear for the last time today at the Coronet. A splendid programme of films has been arranged to follow. The feature will be 'Are You a Failure,' a picture with a very novel story. Lloyd Hughes and Madge Bellamy take the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-18
Summary:

Three men of the same height, with much the same manner of walking, and with eyes so similar that no one can tell them apart when alone, were needed by D. W. Griffith in making his great mystery film, 'One Exciting Night.' Film plot included. The cast includes Croker-King, Wallace and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-21 - 1924-01-21
Summary:

Who murdered Johnson?

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-22 - 1924-01-22
Summary:

Shot while trying to escape with $500,000, the illicit gains of a dangerous gang of bootleggers.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-23 - 1924-01-23
Summary:

You will not be able to solve this problem until the last few feet flush upon the screen of D. W. Griffith's colossal story of mystery, laughter and thrills, 'One Exciting Night.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-24 - 1924-01-24
Summary:

To see this and how it all came about, you must see D. W. Griffith's 'One Exciting Night' at the Coronet. During this unfolding, you will be thrilled as you have not been thrilled before. Would you sell yourself for gold?