A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-17 - 1919-03-19
Summary:

D. W. Griffith's big 7-part production 'The Escape.' Also 'Charlie in the Police' and 'Col. Heeza Liar Gets Married.' Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-17 - 1919-03-17
Summary:

You will recognise the truth the lessons conveyed in W. D. [sic] Griffith's big photoplay 'The Escape.' A photo of the film included.

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-17 - 1919-03-19
Summary:

March 17th, 18th and 19th at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., D. W. Griffith's big 7-part production, 'The Escape,' 'Charlie in the Police' and 'Col. Heeza Liar Gets Married.' Booking at Robinson's.

4
Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-17 - 1919-03-17
Summary:

The picture drama replete with the fascinating realism and thrill so long absent from filmdom. D. W. Griffith's greatest all-star feature film, 'The Escape,' founded on Paul Armstrong's play of that name. Pictures included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-17
Summary:

There is a big attraction offering at the Coronet Theatre tonight when 'The Escape' will be screened for the first time in Hong Kong. This is one of D. W. Griffith's famous pictures. It is a story which will make people think and as usual, it is magnificently staged. Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-17
Summary:

D. W. Griffith, who is responsible for tonight's fine picture at the Coronet, 'The Escape.' Film synopsis included.

7
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-17 - 1919-03-19
Summary:

March 17, 18 and 19, 1919, at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., D. W. Griffith's big 7-part production 'The Escape.' Also showing 'Charlie in the Police' and 'Col. Heeza Liar Gets Married.' Booking at Robinson's.

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-12-29 - 1925-12-31
Summary:

D. W. Griffith presents 'Sally of the Sawdust' with Carol Dempster and W. C. Fields, adapted by Forrest Halsey from a story by Dorothy Donnelly. Illustration included.

10
Headline: Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-29 - 1925-12-30
Summary:

D. W. Griffith presents 'Sally of the Sawdust' with Carol Dempster and W. C. Fields, adapted by Forrest Halsey from a story by Dorothy Donnelly. Starting today at ordinary prices. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-29
Summary:

(By H. W. R. to the S. C. M. Post) When the time comes to write the story of the rise of the moving picture there will, I believe, be found two names that will 'lead the rest;' those of Charles Chaplin and D. W. Griffith. David Wark Griffith has been called the Dickens of the screen.…

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-12-29 - 1925-12-31
Summary:

Today till Saturday, D. W. Griffith presents Carol Dempster and W. C. Fields in 'Sally of the Sawdust.'

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Headline: Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-31 - 1925-12-31
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, D. W. Griffith's comedy classic, 'Sally of the Sawdust' in 10 reels, with Carol Dempster, W. C. Fields and an all-star cast.