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: 1922-05-19
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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: 1922-11-02
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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-22
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-08 - 1924-11-08
Summary:

November 11th to 17th, 'Squibs M. P.'; 'The Harbour Lights' by G. R. Sims; 'The Son of Kissing Cup'; 'Hutch Stirs ‘em Up'; 'The Gay Corinthian'; 'Reveille.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-10
Summary:

It seems appropriate that a week of British films should gain the patronage of H. E. Governor. It should gain the whole-hearted support of those whose general criticism has been that we have too much American element served up in our film entertainments. The feature British film will include…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-10
Summary:

With the General Election still in our minds, a representation of a British House of Commons scene, true to life, even to the members thereof, should not come amiss. 'Squibs M.P.' is to be screened at the Coronet's Tuesday, being the first of the all British films to be shown by…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-17
Summary:

This evening's picture 'The Harbour Lights' continues the brief season of British films and introduces us to a story the exact opposite of 'Squibs M.P.'. In 'The Harbour Lights,' Geo. R. Sims, who had no idea that any of his famous plays would be screened, has…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-17
Summary:

Betty Balfour as 'Squibs M.P.,' after a week of glorious fun which will not soon be forgotten, gives place to a story that is full of the action that is dear to all classes of cinema-goers. Geo. R. Sims is responsible for the story. Sims created the remarkable record of writing a…

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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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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.…