A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Theatre Royal
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-16 - 1919-08-18
Summary:

H. W. Ray presents D. W. Griffith's 'Hearts of the World.' Booking at Moutrie's. August 18 remarks: Film reviews included. Music by an augmented orchestra.

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Headline: Theatre Royal
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-16 - 1919-18-18
Summary:

August 19th, 20th and 21st at 9.15 p.m., H. W. Ray presents D. W. Griffith's 'Hearts of the World.' Prices: Dress circle, $2.00; Stalls, $1.00. Booking at Moutrie's. August 18 Remarks: On page 10, another ad. on the film.

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Headline: Theatre Royal
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-18 - 1919-08-19
Summary:

August 19th, 20th and 21st at 9.15 p.m., H. W. Ray presents D. W. Griffith's masterpiece, 'Hearts of the World.' Prices: $2.00 and $1.00. Booking at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-18
Summary:

Hearts of the World' the supreme triumph of D. W. Griffith, who made 'Intolerance,' to be presented at the City Hall for a short period under the management of the Coronet Theatre. Film synopsis included. Booking at the Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-19
Summary:

Detailed review and film synopsis of D. W. Griffith's 'Hearts of the World' featuring the Gish sisters, Lillian and Dorothy, with Robert Harron, George Fawcett and others. Mr. Ray is presenting the film at the theatre Royal tonight. Seats can be booked at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-20 - 1919-08-21
Summary:

As the Coster says in the Punch story, 'there ain't no word' to adequately describe tonight's offering at the Coronet, D. W. Griffith's supreme production, 'Hearts of the World.' Not a war picture, but the sweetest love story ever told.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-21
Summary:

In consequence of unavoidable circumstances 'Hearts of the World' was shown at the Coronet Theatre last night instead of at the City Hall. The picture is one of the famous Griffith films and is a selection of 12,000 feet from ten times that amount. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-26 - 1919-08-28
Summary:

What Shakespeare was among dramatists; what Charles Dickens was among novelists; that D. W. Griffith is among film producers! 'Intolerance' and 'Hearts of the World.' Booking at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-26 - 1919-08-27
Summary:

What Shakespeare was among dramatists; what Charles Dickens was among novelists; what D. W. Griffith is among film producers: the Coronet has had the greatest privilege of showing his two masterpieces, 'Intoleraece' and 'Hearts of the World,' the two picture plays that are…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-26 - 1920-04-26
Summary:

On Broadway, a line three blocks long waited at the strand theatre to see D. W. Griffith's 'The Great Love,' Artcraft Pictures. David Wark Griffith, producer of 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Intolerance,' 'Hearts of the World' and 'Broken Blossoms…

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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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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-05 - 1922-08-05
Summary:

Lilian [sic] Gish and Robert Harron in 'The Greatest Question.' A Griffith special production at the only theatre in the Colony that is capable of presenting it as a Griffith film should be presented.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-05 - 1922-08-05
Summary:

Monday, July 7th, Lillian Gish and Robert Harron in 'The Greatest Question.' A Griffith special production at the only theatre in the colony that is capable of presenting it as a Griffith film should be presented.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-08-05 - 1922-08-05
Summary:

Monday, August 7th, Lilian [sic] Gish and Robert Harron in 'The Greatest Question,' a Griffith special production at the only theatre in the colony that is capable of presenting it as a Griffith film should be presented.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-07 - 1922-08-07
Summary:

Owing to the enormous success of Jackie Coogan in 'Peck's Bad Boy,' the management of the Coronet are holding this film over for one more day. D. W. Griffith's wonder film, 'The Greatest Question,' will be shown on Tuesday. Don't miss this last chance. Today at…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-07 - 1922-08-07
Summary:

A $2 picture at ordinary prices! Tomorrow, D. W. Griffith presents Lillian Gish and Robert Harron in 'The Greatest Question.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-08 - 1922-08-08
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, D. W. Griffith's 'The Greatest Question.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 9 p.m., Negligee Dance. Tickets $1.5 at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-08 - 1922-08-08
Summary:

D. W. Griffith presents 'The Greatest Question,' a momentous drama of today, a First National attraction. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-08 - 1922-08-08
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 6.15, 7.15 and 9.15, D. W. Griffith's 'The Greatest Question.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m., negligee dance. Ton of ice. Tickets at Moutrie's $1.50.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-08-08 - 1922-08-08
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, D. W. Griffith's 'The Greatest Question.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m., negligee dance, tons of ice. Tickets at Moutrie's $1.50.