A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-22
Summary:

Richard Barthelmess will be the star feature at the Coronet tonight in 'Tol'able David.' The story originally appeared under Joseph Hergesheimer's signature in the Saturday Evening Post, and the author lent his personal services to the production of the film.

102
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-22
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'Tolable David' featuring Richard Bartholmess [sic]. The story originally appeared under Joseph Hergesheimer's signature in the Saturday Evening Post and the author lent his personal services to the production of the film.

103
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.

104
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…

105
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…

106
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.

107
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-24
Summary:

A review of the film 'Tol'able David,' which have been shown in Coronet. The film is a First National production featuring Barthelmess.

108
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…

109
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-25
Summary:

Tol'able David' which has been shown in Coronet, is in a class by itself. The film is based on the novel written by Joseph Hergesheimer. Short review included.

110
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…

111
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…

112
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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-27
114
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: 1923-11-02
116
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-03
Summary:

Don. G. Merle, the magician, makes his final bow at the Star tonight. Paoli, the musical genius, will also appear in selections from his repertoire, and as the film is Max Linder in 'The Three Must get There's,' a fine show is assured. The picture for Sunday is 'Tolable David…

117
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-05 - 1923-11-05
Summary:

Tonight only. First National presents Richard Bathelmess [sic] in 'Tol'able David.'

118
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-05 - 1923-11-05
Summary:

Tonight only, First National presents Richard Bathelmess in 'Tol'able David,' the story of a boy who had the heart of a hero but who, in his mother's eyes, was just tol'able.

119
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-05 - 1923-11-05
Summary:

Tonight only, the prize picture of 1922, the masterpiece of the screen, First National presents Richard Bathelmess in 'Tol'able David.'

120
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-14 - 1923-11-17
Summary:

David Wark Griffith's 'The Love Flower,' from the Colliers weekly story by Ralph Stock. Illustration included.