A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-13
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'The Romance of Happy Valley,' today. The film is written by Griffith, the same master hand of other films like 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Intolerance' and 'Way Down East.' Lillian Gish is the lead actress.

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Headline: Way Down East
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-08 - 1922-11-22
Summary:

Teaser ads for the film 'Way Down East.' Remarks: The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. November 9-11 Remarks: Another ads. say D. W. Griffith presents. Next Week at the Coronet. Illustration included. November 22 Remarks: Your last chance of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-14
Summary:

Yesterday, Coronet Theatre screened 'Way Down East' where it managed to get full houses in all the three performances. The longish sort of film is directed by D. W. Griffith and is being shown daily at 2:30, 5:30 and 9 o'clock. The film has a simple melodramatic plot but is being…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-18
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen the Griffith film entitled 'Way Down East' tonight and tomorrow.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-20
Summary:

Coronet management has decided to screen Griffith's 'Way Down East' for three more days. Ministers of the gospel are being invited to attend as the management's guests.

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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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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-09
Summary:

While filming the drama 'Idol Dancer' in Jamaica, Griffith and his company sank in the water while they went out on a small streamer in search of a particular scene. But American seaplanes rescued them and their lives were saved. Tomorrow, Coronet Theatre will be screening 'Idol…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-06
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening 'Orphans of the Storm' for the last time today. Then the theatre will show the 'revival' of 'Way Down East' from Friday to Sunday. As far as re-screening of films based on its popularity with the general public is concerned, Coronet…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-07 - 1923-12-10
Summary:

Today & tomorrow at 2.15, 4.45, 7 sharp & 9.15 p.m., D. W. Griffith presents 'Way Down East.' Illustration included. December 7 Remarks: On page 4, 7 & 12, ads only mention that 'Today's Matinee at the Coronet is at 4.45.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-15
Summary:

Tomorrow, Star Theatre will be screening a Griffith masterpiece entitled 'Way Down East' which attracted a huge audience at the Coronet Theatre on its recent return visit. The attraction for today only is Jack Pickford in 'Garrison's Finish.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-17
Summary:

Way Down East,' Griffith's masterpiece, enters upon the second and last day of its run at the Star Theatre today. The film which attracted a huge audience at the Coronet Theatre, features Lillian Gish and Richard Barthelmess.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-21
Summary:

The run of 'Fools and Riches' finishes at the Grand Theatre tonight. This will be followed by the big Griffith picture 'Way Down East.' Constance Talmadge in 'Wedding Bells' and Harold Lloyd in 'Now or Never' are the attractions announced.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-22 - 1923-12-22
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Sat. at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Ben Turpin in 'A Small Town Idol.' Illustration included. The Star: Tonight & tomorrow at 5.30 & 9.15, Constance Talmadge in 'Wedding Bells,' and Harold Lloyd in 'Now or Never.' The Grand: Tonight…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-28 - 1924-07-28
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, D. W. Griffith's 'Judith of Bethulia' with Blanche Sweet, Mae Marsh, Lillian Gish, Dorothy Gish, Robert Haron [sic] & Henry B. Walthal [sic]. Also, B. A. T. Co.'s Chinese Education film of Traffic, 'Safety First.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-28
Summary:

For the next few days, Coronet Theatre will be screening 'Judith of Bethulia' which was D. W. Griffith's first big picture. Although Griffith gained popularity through his films like 'Intolerance,' 'Judith of Bethulia' also shows his master touch. The Theatre…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-29 - 1924-07-29
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Thursday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, W. D. [sic] Griffith's 'Judith of Bethulia.' Chinese Education Film, 'Safety First,' and Topical Budget 667. The Star: Today and tomorrow at 5.30 & 9.15, Mariam [sic] Cooper in 'Kindred of the Dust…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-30
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening D. W. Griffith's first big picture 'Judith of Bethulia.' The film continues to draw cinema-goers at the theatre.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-31 - 1924-07-31
Summary:

Today at 2.15, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, last performance of D. W. Griffith's 'Judith of Bethulia.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-31
Summary:

D. W. Griffith's 'Judith of Bethulia' will be screened for the last time in Hongkong this evening. The picture was made over a decade ago and is revived with certain technical improvements.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-04 - 1925-04-09
Summary:

Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, D. W. Griffith presents Lilian [sic] and Dorothy Gish in 'Orphans of the Storm,' the film that England voted second only to 'Way Down East' 12 magnificent reels of the romance and thrills of the French Revolution. Ordinary prices. Illustration included…