A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-12-30 - 1915-01-02
Summary:

The Advertising Actress' - comedy; 'The Receiving Cashier' - drama; 'The Escape' - comedy; 'Under the Spell' - great comic; 'Mosquitoes and Musketeers' - great comic; 'Refuge from the Rain' - great comic; 'Dungeon of Despair' in 4…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-03-05 - 1918-03-06
Summary:

From Mar 5-7, tonight, the continuation of 13th and 14th episodes of 'The Great Secret,' entitled 'The Struggle' and 'The Escape'; Pathe's Gazette and a screaming comedy; watch for the opening date of 'The Fatal Ring' with 'Pearl White.'

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Headline: Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-17 - 1919-03-19
Summary:

D. W. Griffith's big 7-part production 'The Escape.' Also 'Charlie in the Police' and 'Col. Heeza Liar Gets Married.' Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-17 - 1919-03-17
Summary:

You will recognise the truth the lessons conveyed in W. D. [sic] Griffith's big photoplay 'The Escape.' A photo of the film included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-17
Summary:

There is a big attraction offering at the Coronet Theatre tonight when 'The Escape' will be screened for the first time in Hong Kong. This is one of D. W. Griffith's famous pictures. It is a story which will make people think and as usual, it is magnificently staged. Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-09-17
Summary:

Fighting Cressy,' which comes to the Coronet on Sunday night for a run of four days, is a picturisation of Bret Harte's famous story 'Cressy.' Blanche Sweet, whom Hong Kong cinema-goers will remember as the heroine of 'The Escape' is starred in the title role of a…