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: 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: 1922-11-10
Summary:

Way Down East,' a production of David Wark Griffith based on the old play by Lottie Blair Parker, will come to the Coronet Theatre on Monday. David Wark Griffith is known for 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Intolerance,' 'Broken Blossoms,' and 'Hearts of the…

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

D. W. Griffith presents 'Way Down East,' based on Wm. A. Brady's famous play by Lottie Blair Parker and Jos. R. Grismer. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-13 - 1922-11-13
Summary:

D. W. Griffith presents 'Way Down East,' based on Wm. A. Brady's famous play by Lottie Blair Parker and Jos. R. Grismer. 2.15, $1.50 and 80 cents; 5.30 and 9 p.m., $2.00 and $1.00. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-17 - 1922-11-17
Summary:

D. W. Griffith presents 'Way Down East,' based on Wm. A. Brady's famous play by Lottie Blair Parker and Jos. R. Grismer. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-25 - 1923-06-28
Summary:

See Mr. and Mrs. Carter DeHaven in 'Twin Beds.' Jun 25-26 Remarks: Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-25
Summary:

Funny picture, 'Twin Beds,' commences today at the Coronet. Signor Monti (Carter de Haven) ends up in the wrong house. Mr. Hawkins has gone out on business, and his wife (Mrs. Carter de Haven) had gone to bed. Film plot included. Many residents will remember when 'Twin Beds'…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-25
Summary:

Commencing today, Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'Twin Beds.' The film is a screen version of the famous play of the same name. The couple is played by Mr. and Mrs. Carter DeHaven. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-25 - 1923-06-28
Summary:

Twin Beds' with Mr. and Mrs. Carter DeHaven.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-26
Summary:

Twin Beds,' from the stage to the screen, Mr. and Mrs. Carter de Haven have produced a truly refreshing funny picture. The film was commenced at the Coronet yesterday and is especially interesting to many picture-goers who had seen the play when it was staged at the Theatre Royal some years…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-26
Summary:

Twin Beds,' the film version of the farce comedy stage success of the same name, commenced at the Coronet yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Carter de Haven, who are sponsoring as well as starring in the production, have produced a truly refreshing comedy. Those who missed witnessing the screening of…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-27 - 1923-06-28
Summary:

Twin Beds' with Mr. and Mrs. Carter DeHaven.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-27 - 1923-07-28
Summary:

Mr. & Mrs. Carter DeHaven in 'Twin Beds,' and B. A. T. Coy's Town Topics. Note: The Coronet and the Star are the only European cinemas in the Colony. The Coronet is the only artificially cooled theatre in South China.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-27 - 1923-07-28
Summary:

Friday and Saturday, July 27 and 28 at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Mr. and Mrs. Carter DeHaven in 'Twin Beds.' Also B. A. T. Co's Town Topics and Screen Snapshots. Note: the Coronet and the Star are the only European cinemas in the colony. The Coronet is the only artificially cooled…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-27 - 1923-07-28
Summary:

Friday and Saturday, July 27 and 28 at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Mr. and Mrs. Carter DeHaven in 'Twin Beds.' Also B. A. T. Co.'s town topics screen snapshots.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-07 - 1923-12-07
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 2.15, 4.45, 7 sharp and 9.15 p.m., D. W. Griffith presents 'Way Down East,' based on Wm. A. Brady's famous play by Lottie Blair Parker and Jos. R. Grismer. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-08
Summary:

David W. Griffith's masterful motion picture elaboration of 'Way Down East' is now showing at the Coronet Theatre. Again, as in the case of 'The Birth of a Nation,' Griffith has turned to a success of the stage for his material. When Lottie Blair Parker and Joseph…