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: 1924-07-12 - 1924-07-12
Summary:

Thos. H. Ince presents 'Her Reputation' with May McAvoy, from the story by Talbot Mundy and Bradley King, directed by John Griffith Wray, distributed by Associated First National Pictures, Inc. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-10 - 1924-07-10
Summary:

Commencing today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Thos. H. Ince presents 'Her Reputation' with May McAvoy, from the story by Talbot Mundy and Bradley King, directed by John Griffith Wray, under the personal supervision of Thos. H. Ince, distributed by Associated First National Pictures,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-09
Summary:

In making the big South Sea drama 'Idol Dancer,' which the Coronet is showing today and tomorrow, the whole Griffith Company nearly found watery graves. The Company went to Jamaica to take this picture. They wanted a big storm. They went out in a small steamer and found their storm.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-14 - 1920-02-14
Summary:

You may know him as the writer of 'Lord John's Journal,' edited by L. N. and A. M. Williamson. He is an amateur detective and believe us, he is some sleuth. The Coronet have secured some pictures with this versatile Briton in the principal role and will present the first tonight…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-15 - 1924-02-15
Summary:

Mrs. Wallace Reid in 'Human Wreckage,' presented by F. B. O., story by C. Gardner Sullivan, directed by John Griffith Wray, big cast includes James Kirkwood, Bessie Love, Geo. Hackathorne, Robert McKim, Victory Bateman, Harry Northrup, Eric Mayne, Otto Hoffman, Philip Sleeman, George…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-22 - 1917-02-22
Summary:

Screening of 'Father John'; Coming film: Pathe's 'Via Wireless'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-30
Summary:

Judith of Bethulia,' a D. W. Griffith's big picture, is stilling holding the attention of cinema-goers at the Coronet Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-26
Summary:

The public will have an opportunity to see D. W. Griffith's latest picture sensation, 'Orphans of the Storm,' a United Artists' release, at the Coronet. Production summary included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-10-11
Summary:

The Broadway Bubble,' starring the Vitagraph star, Corinne Griffith, is today's new attraction at the Coronet. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-08
Summary:

David W. Griffith's masterful motion picture elaboration of 'Way Down East' is now showing at the Coronet Theatre. Again, as in the case of 'The Birth of a Nation,' Griffith has turned to a success of the stage for his material. When Lottie Blair Parker and Joseph…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-07 - 1916-09-09
Summary:

On Sept 9, 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Black Box Mystery' [sic]; The Great War, Pathe's Gazette; comics: John Bunny, Keystones.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-30
Summary:

Dream Street,' directed by D. W. Griffith and written by Thomas Burke, was screened at the Coronet Theatre yesterday. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-11-10
Summary:

Way Down East,' directed by D. W. Griffith, will be at the Coronet Theatre beginning Monday. The film is starred by Lillian Gish. Production summary included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-29
Summary:

Dream Street,' directed by D. W. Griffith and written by Thomas Burke, is the attraction at the Coronet Theatre starting from today. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-29
Summary:

The Griffith film, 'One Exciting Night,' which critics declare shows a completely new side of the big producer, is to be seen in Hongkong very shortly. It is described as a 'Mystery Picture' – in a double sense too, for the plot concerns a mystery, and details of the story…

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Headline: The Palisade
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-16
Summary:

The management of the Palisade, Kowloon, has arranged a most attractive programme for tonight, when a full military band will again be in attendance. A special feature is being made of the Kowloon cartoons, which are the work of a local cartoonist. There will also be a number of local slides…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-15
Summary:

D. W. Griffiths latest production 'The Love Flower,' is now at the Coronet. The film starred Richard Barthelmess and Carol Dempster. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-15
Summary:

The Coronet is playing up to its reputation for good pictures. Tonight it offers David Griffith's latest, 'The Love Flower.' The theme deals with the wonderful love of a daughter for her heart-broken father. Herbert Rawlinson [sic] has the main part. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-27 - 1925-03-30
Summary:

Lillian and Dorothy Gish are only at their best when directed by D. W. Griffith. You will marvel at their acting in 'Orphans of the Storm.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-10
Summary:

Way Down East,' a production of David Wark Griffith based on the old play by Lottie Blair Parker, will come to the Coronet Theatre on Monday. David Wark Griffith is known for 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Intolerance,' 'Broken Blossoms,' and 'Hearts of the…