A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-18
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Headline: Cinema Prices
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-19
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) I feel bound to reply to Unklutch's latest sneer at 'so-called super-productions.' The pictures for which the Coronet increased prices during the past twelve months were: 'Way Down East,' 'The Three Musketeers,' 'Intolerance…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-27
Summary:

The fight films and J. C. Williams Variety Company wind up their engagement at Star Theatre tonight. This afternoon at 2:30, the children's matinee has 'Skinner's Dress Suit' and Buster Keaton in 'The Paleface.' Tomorrow the attraction will be H. B. Warner in '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-27
Summary:

The J. C. Williams Variety Co., concludes their engagement at the Star tonight. The fight films have aroused much interest, and the bill is a good one. At the special children's matinee tomorrow at 2.30, the comedy 'Skinner's Dress Suit' is booked, together with Buster Keaton…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-29 - 1923-10-29
Summary:

Today only at 5.30 & 9.15, H. B. Warner in 'God's Man.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-29 - 1923-10-30
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15, H. B. Warner in 'God's Man.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-29 - 1923-10-29
Summary:

Always a good show at the Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Hearts are Trumps' with Alice Terry. The Star: Today only at 5.30 and 9.15, H. B. Warner in 'God's Man.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-28 - 1923-12-28
Summary:

The Coronet: Constance Talmadge in 'Dangerous Business,' a First National attraction, and Buster Keaton in 'One Week.' The Star: Tonight & Sat. at 5.30 & 9.15, Nell Shipman in 'The Girl from God's Country.' The Grand: Tonight only at 9.15 p.m., H. B.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-28 - 1923-12-31
Summary:

The Star: Tonight and Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Nell Shipman in 'The Girl from God's Country.' The Grand: Tonight only at 9.15 p.m., H. B. Warner in 'God's Man.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-28
Summary:

Tonight, Grand Theatre will be screening famous English actor H. B. Warner's moral drama entitled 'God's Man.' Tomorrow, Anita Stewart appears in 'spy' melodrama 'Yellow Typhoon.' Buster Keaton's comedy 'The Boat' is scheduled to follow.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-28
Summary:

H. B. Warner is the star of 'God's Man,' the strong drama showing today, Friday only, at the Grand. Tomorrow the principal picture is Anita Stewart in 'The Yellow Typhoon.' The film is all concerned with plots and intrigues. Buster Keaton also is in the programme, this…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-07
Summary:

The Birth of Nation,' the big Griffith's picture due in Hongkong shortly for the first time, may be said to have laid the foundation of the famous producer's reputation. The love interest is portrayed by Lillian Gish as Elsie Stonemen, and Henry D. [sic] Walthall as 'the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-10
Summary:

Upon the conclusion of the run of 'Are You a Failure?' the comedy now showing at the Coronet, Griffith's greatest spectacular film 'The Birth of a Nation' is due. Film plot included. A superlative cast includes Lillian Gish, Henry B. Walthall, Mae Marsh, Miriam Cooper,…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-11 - 1924-01-11
Summary:

Hongkong cinemagoers have chosen two Griffith production as being the best pictures the movie industry has mode. They will add one more when they have seen 'The Birth of a Nation.' Its cast includes Lillian Gish, Mae Marsh, Miriam Cooper, H. B. Walthall, Robert Harron, Wallace Reid and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-11
Summary:

Griffith's big production 'The Birth of a Nation' featuring Lillian Gish and Henry B. Walthall will be a screened at Coronet Theatre today for its first showing in Hongkong. The setting is of America during the period between 1860 and 1870.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-11
Summary:

The picture that made D. W. Griffith's name, 'The Birth of a Nation' commences its showing at the Coronet today. The acting is marked by that sincerity which the big producer always insists upon. Lillian Gish and Henry B. Walthall take the main parts. The film which was made some…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-11 - 1924-01-17
Summary:

Starting tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, D. W. Griffith's 'Birth of a Nation.' Prices: 2.30 p.m., $1.20 and 60 cents; 5.15 and 9.15, $2 and $1. Illustration included. January 12 Remarks: Featuring Lilian [sic] Gish, Mae Marsh, Miriam Cooper, Henry B. Walthall, Robert Harron and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-12
Summary:

The Birth of a Nation,' presented last night at the Coronet, lives up to all the good things that have been said about it. To make the historical event interesting, it has been necessary to include a little romantic interest. This is most adequately presented by Lillian Gish and Henry B.…