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: 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: 1922-11-02
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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-11-18
Summary:

The new Griffith's 'Way Down East,' now showing in Coronet Theatre, ranks one of this master producer's very best. Plot and production highlights included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-04 - 1923-01-04
Summary:

In the same class as 'Way Down East,' a Thos. H. Ince special, 'Homespun Folks.' Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-11 - 1923-01-11
Summary:

The great Thos. Ince film, 'Homespun Folks,' a First National attraction. It is in the same class as 'Way Down East.' Also screening Larry Semon in 'The Bell Hop.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-11 - 1923-01-11
Summary:

The great Thos. Ince film, 'Homespun Folks,' a First National picture. It is in the same class as 'Way Down East.' We are also screening Larry Semon in his latest two-part comedy, 'The Bell Hop.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-01 - 1923-10-01
Summary:

Realart's super-production, 'Soldiers of Fortune,' seven reels of thrilling adventure, romance, excitement and big scenes.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-01 - 1923-10-03
Summary:

Realart's super-production, 'Soldiers of Fortune' in 7 reels.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-02 - 1923-10-02
Summary:

A Realart super-production in 7 reels, 'Soldiers of Fortune,' an absorbing romantic story of daring exploits of a little band of engineers in South America.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-03 - 1923-10-06
Summary:

Wednesday 3rd to Saturday 6th October at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart super picture in 7 parts, 'Soldiers of Fortune,' with an extraordinary cast. Admission: 5.15 p.m., 80 cents and 50 cents; 9.15 p.m., $1.20 and 80 cents. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-03 - 1923-10-03
Summary:

Beginning today, a magnificent Realart super-picture, presenting the most impressive review and South America revolution scenes ever staged for the screen, 'Soldiers of Fortune,' in 7 parts with a superlative cast.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-03 - 1923-10-06
Summary:

Wednesday 3rd to Saturday 6th October at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart super-picture in 7 parts, 'Soldiers of Fortune.' Admission: 5.15 p.m., 80 cents and 50 cents; 9.15 p.m., $1.20 and 80 cents. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-04
Summary:

We have written a tale of our lives. For a sheltered people's mirth, in jesting guise, but ye are wise, and ye know what the jest is worth.' Such as the apt quotation used by a leading New York journalist in a criticism of D. W. Griffith's monumental picture 'Way Down East.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-06
Summary:

Way Down East,' which in many people's opinion, is still Griffith's best picture, will be shown at the Coronet commencing tomorrow, for a short season only. The two films show entirely different aspects of the producer's genius. 'Orphans of the Storm' is a strong…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-29
Summary:

Exciting much interested comment among local cinema-goers is the movie play 'Judith of Bethulia.' This was the first big film that the master producer, D. W. Griffith ever made, and comparisons are being drawn with his later works, such as 'Intolerance' and 'Way Down…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-26 - 1925-02-03
Summary:

William Fox presents 'Over the Hill ' in eleven reels. Today and tomorrow, the latest and best Chinese production 'The Test of True Love' produced by the Commercial Press. January 27 remarks: Starting tomorrow, Norma Talmadge in 'The Probation Wife.' January 31…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-29
Summary:

Tomorrow, Queen's Theatre commences screening the Henry King production 'The White Sister' featuring Lillian Gish who is known for her performances in films like 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Broken Blossoms,' 'Orphans of the Storm' and 'Way Down…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-29
Summary:

Lillian Gish in her greatest role! The ethereal little star who tugged at heartstrings in such big productions as 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Broken Blossoms,' 'Orphans of the Storm' and 'Way Down East' at last has a role that tests her full powers. In Henry…