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: 1922-11-17
Summary:

The music of 'Way Down East' arrived on Tuesday, and that explains why last night's presentation of 'Way Down East' at the Coronet Theatre was a sheer triumph. It is noted that Mr. Ray got into touch at once with the headquarters of the distributing firm in America and…

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Headline: Films Out East
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-30
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – Mr. Ray's reply on the 'Films Out East' article. He has an opposite view. About China as a dumping ground for junk films. He hardly thinks Paramount, Realart, and Fox productions are to be classed in that category. He mentioned that the Coronet showed…

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-13 - 1923-09-18
Summary:

H. B. Warner in 'Haunting Shadows.' September 17 & 18 Remarks: Plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-15 - 1923-09-15
Summary:

See H. B. Warner in the great mystery picture, 'Haunting Shadows.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-17 - 1923-09-18
Summary:

Mon. 17th & Tue 18th Sept. at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., H. B. Warner in 'Haunting Shadows.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. September 17-18 Remarks: Another ad. on page 4. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-17 - 1923-09-18
Summary:

Monday 17th and Tuesday 18th September at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Robertson-Cole presents H. B. Warner in 'Haunting Shadows.' Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-17 - 1923-09-17
Summary:

See H. B. Warner's 'Haunting Shadows.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-17
Summary:

Haunting Shadows,' starring H. B. Warner, the Robertson-Cole star, is opened at the World Theatre yesterday. The film is based on 'The House of a Thousand Candles,' written by Meredith M. Nicholson. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-17
Summary:

In 'Haunting Shadows,' which opened yesterday at the World Theatre for a stay of three days, one may recognise 'The House of a Thousand Candles' one of the famous novels of recent years. This Meredith Nicholson story has been made a most melodramatic picture. H.B. Warner…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-17 - 1923-09-18
Summary:

Monday 17th and Tuesday 18th September at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Robertson-Cole presents H. B. Warner in 'Haunting Shadows.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-18 - 1923-09-18
Summary:

See H. B. Warner in 'Haunting Shadows.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-18
Summary:

World Theatre is going to screen the film version of Meredith Nicholson's famous best-seller 'The House of a Thousand Candles,' entitled 'Haunting Shadows,' featuring H. B. Warner. A real example of Tudor architecture was used to show the interior and exterior of the…

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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: 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…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-29
Summary:

(By H. W. R. to the S. C. M. Post) When the time comes to write the story of the rise of the moving picture there will, I believe, be found two names that will 'lead the rest;' those of Charles Chaplin and D. W. Griffith. David Wark Griffith has been called the Dickens of the screen.…