A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-04
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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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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-15
Summary:

For its final performance in the Colony, the Forbes Russell Company presented one of its greatest successes in 'The Naughty Wife.' Last night, the audience at the Star found it greatly to its taste. Performers include Miss Lewis, Frederick Burtwell, Guy Buckley and Billie Sinclair.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-16 - 1923-11-17
Summary:

At the Coronet: Tonight till Sunday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, D. W. Griffith presents Richard Barthelmess in 'The Love Flower.' At the Star: Tonight till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Herbert Rawlinson and Eileen Percy in 'The Prisoner,' being the film version of G. Barr…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-16
Summary:

The Prisoner,' a film made from the novel by George Barr McCutcheon, is now screening at the Star. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-16
Summary:

The hero of George Barr McCutcheon's romantic novel, 'The Prisoner,' formerly titled 'Castle Craneycrow,' felt about as much for the girl's new solitaire as the prizefight manager in H. C. Witwer's 'The Leather Pushers,' who regarded engagement…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-17
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-21
Summary:

Herbert Rawlinson in 'The Prisoner' is the film to be shown at the Grand for the next three days. The film is adapted from a popular story by George Barr McCutcheon and concerns the adventures of a young American. 'The Prisoner,' of course, is primarily a romance, but…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-22
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-12 - 1925-01-12
Summary:

We ask you to consider Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Pickford, D. W. Griffith and Charlie Chaplin, the four greatest names in the film world, whose pictures are released under the name of United Artists' Film Corporation. Even the most prejudiced observer has to admit that their productions are…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-13 - 1925-06-20
Summary:

Today, tomorrow and Friday, see the greatest love drama since 'Way Down East,' 'If Winter Comes.' Prices: 2.30, $1.20 and 60 cents; 5.10, $1.50 and 80 cents; 9.15, $2.00 and $1.00. Special comedy programme at 7.30 p.m. June 18 Remarks: At 7.30 p.m., Hoot Gibson in 'The…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-15 - 1925-06-17
Summary:

See the greatest love drama since 'Way Down East,' 'If Winter Comes' starting today. Prices: 2.30 p.m., $1.20 and 60 cents; 5.10 p.m., $1.50 and 80 cents; 9.15 p.m., $2.00 and $1.00. Special comedy programme at 7.30 p.m.