A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-12 - 1922-07-17
Summary:

An Edgar Lewis production, 'The Sage Hen,' distributed by Pathe. July 12 Remarks: The ad. didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. July 13 Remarks: The cast includes Gladys Brockwell, Wallace MacDonald and Lillian Rich. Illustration included. July 14-15…

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Headline: World Today
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-12 - 1922-07-17
Summary:

The Sage Hen,' an Edgar Lewis production with Gladys Brockwell, Wallace MacDonald and Lillian Rich.

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Headline: The Sage Hen'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-13
Summary:

The Sage Hen,' directed by Edgar Lewis for Pathe and is showing at the World Theatre on Friday. The film starred Gladys Brockwell, Lillian Rich, Wallace MacDonald, Arthur Morrison, James Mason, Alfred Allen and Richard Headrick.

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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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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-13
Summary:

World Theatre is screening the Edgar Lewis-Pathe feature entitled 'The Sage Hen,' for four days commencing Friday, the 14th. The film is starring Gladys Brockwell in the principal role. The cast also includes Lillian Rich, Wallace MacDonald, Jame [sic] Mason, Helen Case, Arthur…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-14 - 1922-07-17
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents 'The Sage Hen' with Gladys Brockwell, Wallace MacDonald and Lillian Rich. At 2.30 and 7.15 performance, Eileen Sedgwick in 'Terror Trail,' epis. 9 & 10. Usual price. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-14 - 1922-07-17
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents 'The Sage Hen' with Gladys Brockwell, Wallace MacDonald and Lillian Rich. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 'Terror Trail' episodes 9 and 10. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-14
Summary:

The Sage Hen,' Edgar Lewis' newest feature production for Pathe, is now being shown at the World Theatre. The leading role is taken by Gladys Brockwell, with the support of Lillian Rich, Wallace MacDonald, James Mason, Arthur Morrison, Helen Case, Alfred Morrison, and Richard Headrick…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-14 - 1922-07-17
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents 'The Sage Hen' with Gladys Brockwell, Wallace MacDonald and Lillian Rich. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 'Terror Trail' episodes 9 and 10. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-04
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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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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-14 - 1922-11-14
Summary:

Everybody's verdict the same! 'Lillian Gish is superb!' Come early and see 'Way Down East.' You will want to see it twice.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-11-14
Summary:

There is a big rush to see 'Way Down East' at the Coronet Theatre, which is directed by D. W. Griffith and starred by Lillian Gish. Short review and plot summary included.

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Headline: All About Dick
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-27
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-03 - 1923-12-03
Summary:

D. W. Griffith's 'Orphans of the Storm' is the greatest thing that the greatest genius of the movies has made. Its big mob scenes are as big as those in 'Intolerance'; its heart interest is as great as that of 'Way Down East'; Lillian and Dorothy Gish are…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-06
Summary:

Orphans of the Storm' winds up at the Coronet today, and will be followed tomorrow by a short 'revival' of 'Way Down East' from Friday to Sunday. The Griffith touch, and the genius of Lillian Gish are apparent in both films.

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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-07
Summary:

The wonder attraction of the contemporary stage is announced for presentation at the Coronet Theatre, where D. W. Griffith presents tonight his great screen enlargement of 'Way Down East.' It is not a mere expanding of the stage play of the same name. Rather, 'Way Down East'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-07