A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: With Douglas and Mary
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-19
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Headline: Motion Picture Film Piracy: Stolen Picture Surrendered in Japan - Claimed Film Was Bought in Hongkong
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-16
Summary:

The famous Griffith picture 'Way Down East' was surrendered this month to Mr. George Mooser, representative of the United Artists Corporation. It marked the first victory of the United Artists Corporation in the fight being waged against motion picture film piracy. For background…

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Headline: Charlie to Visit Us: Also Mary and Doug - Hongkong on the Films
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-02
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin, in the flesh, will be in Hongkong next March, accompanied by Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks. Efforts will also be made to induce D. W. Griffith to join the party. This news was given yesterday by Mr. George Mooser, a well-known play producer and film manager. He is the…

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Headline: Hongkong Amusements Ltd. Beg to Announce That
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-13 - 1922-11-13
Summary:

All the productions of the United Artists Film Corporation will be presented at the Coronet, Hongkong and the Pearl, Canton, and at no other theatre in South China. D. W. Griffith's screen masterpiece, 'Way Down East' opens at the Coronet tonight. It will be followed by Douglas…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-10 - 1923-01-10
Summary:

Today at 5 sharp and 9.15 is positively your last chance of seeing in Hongkong, Douglas Fairbanks presents 'The Three Musketeers.' Tomorrow at all performances, Thos. H. Ince presents 'Homespun Folks' and Vitagraph offers Larry Semon in a great 2-part comedy, 'The Bell…

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Headline: Cinema Prices
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-18
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) It may be quite possible to see an excellent film programme very cheaply in England. But in a place like Hongkong, which will not support many amusement enterprises, there must naturally be a slightly increased price. In a town like this where a picture 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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Headline: Poor Men's Wives': Noted Director's Great Picture
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-22
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Headline: Johnnie Walker: Role in 'The Fourth Musketeer'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-09
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Headline: Queen's Super Cinema: Daily at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Sundays at 6, 7.30 and 9.15.
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-09-21 - 1925-09-21
Summary:

Today only, D. W. Griffith presents his great spectacular drama, 'The Fall of Babylon,' being the Babylonian scenes from 'Intolerance' with additions, with a wonderful cast includes Seena Owen, Constance Talmadge, Tully Marshall, Elmer Clifton, Alfred Paget and Elmo Lincoln.…

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Headline: Queen's Super Cinema
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-09-21 - 1925-09-21
Summary:

Today only, D. W. Griffith presents 'The Fall of Babylon' with Seena Owen, Constance Talmadge, Tully Marshall, Elmer Clifton [sic], Alfred Paget and Elmo Lincoln. Tuesday, September 22 at 2.30, 5, 7.15 and 9.30, 'Way Down East.' Wednesday, September 23 at 2.30, 5, 7.15 and 9.…