A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Way Down East': Crowding the Coronet
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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Headline: At the Star: 'True Heart Susie'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-30
Summary:

True Heart Susie' is being shown at the Star Theatre today and tomorrow. It is a picture of much the same type as 'Way Down East.' It is also a D. W. Griffith production and the leading parts are portrayed by Lilian Gish and Robert Harron, who made his name in 'The Birth of a…

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Headline: All About Dick
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-27
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Headline: Way Down East': Public Opinion on the Production
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-24
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Headline: There is Always a Good Show at The Coronet; The Star; The Grand
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-01 - 1923-12-01
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., D. W. Griffith presents Lilian [sic] & Dorothy Gish in 'Orphans of the Storm.' Illustration and price details included. The Star: Tonight, Italian Grand Opera Co. in 'Il Trovatore.' Tomorrow, 'Cavalleria Rusticana…

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Headline: There Is Always a Good Show at the Coronet; The Star; The Grand
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-01 - 1923-12-03
Summary:

There is always a good show at the Coronet: Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., D. W. Griffith presents Lilian [sic] and Dorothy Gish in 'Orphans of the Storm.' Prices: 2.30, $1.20 and 60 cents; 5.15 and 9.15, $2 and $1. The Star: Tonight, Italian Grand Opera Co. in Il Trovatore.…

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Headline: The Coronet: Return of Way Down East
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-06
Summary:

Way Down East,' which in many people's opinion, is still Griffith's best picture, will be shown at the Coronet commencing tomorrow, for a short season only. The two films show entirely different aspects of the producer's genius. 'Orphans of the Storm' is a strong…

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Headline: Coronet Theatre: A Great Picture
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-10
Summary:

No eulogies are needed as to the excellence of 'Way Down East,' which is now in the process of 'revival' at the Coronet. Since the first announcement of the return of this masterpiece of Griffith's, the cinema has been crowded. Richard Barthelmess and Lilian Gish are the…

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Headline: There Is Always a Good Show at the Coronet; The Star; The Grand
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-22 - 1923-12-22
Summary:

There is always a good show at the Coronet: Today till Sunday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mack Sennett presents 'A Small Town Idol.' The Star: Tonight and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, Constance Talmadge in 'Wedding Bells' and Harold Lloyd in 'Now or Never.' The…

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Headline: There Is Always a Good Show at the Coronet
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…