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: 1923-06-09
Summary:

In making the big South Sea drama 'Idol Dancer,' which the Coronet is showing today and tomorrow, the whole Griffith Company nearly found watery graves. The Company went to Jamaica to take this picture. They wanted a big storm. They went out in a small steamer and found their storm.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-16
Summary:

White Tiger,' a Universal picture, commences a brief run at the Queen's Theatre, starring Priscilla Dean. She was supported by Wallace Beery, of 'The Four Horsemen,' 'Robin Hood' and 'The Flame of Life'; Raymond Griffith and Matt Moore.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-17
Summary:

White Tiger,' is the current attraction of Queen's Theatre. The film starred Priscilla Dean, Wallace Beery, Raymond Griffith and Matt Moore. Beery was remembered for his acting in 'Robin Hood' and 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.' Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-05-04
Summary:

Today Mr. Raymond will give a matinee at the Theatre Royal for children at reduced prices. On Sunday Mr. Raymond gives his opening performance at New Theatre, Kau U Fong, near Gough Street. This theatre is the largest, coolest, best lighted and equipped in the colony. It has only been open for…

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Headline: White Tiger'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-17
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is currently screening 'White Tiger' featuring Priscilla Dean. The cast also includes Raymond Griffith, Matt Moore and Wallace Beery. Beery is famous for his performance in 'Robin Hood' and 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.' Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-30
Summary:

Judith of Bethulia,' a D. W. Griffith's big picture, is stilling holding the attention of cinema-goers at the Coronet Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-26
Summary:

The public will have an opportunity to see D. W. Griffith's latest picture sensation, 'Orphans of the Storm,' a United Artists' release, at the Coronet. Production summary included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-10-11
Summary:

The Broadway Bubble,' starring the Vitagraph star, Corinne Griffith, is today's new attraction at the Coronet. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-08-27 - 1925-08-29
Summary:

Today till Saturday, Marshall Neilan's 'Fools First,' featuring Claire Windsor, Claude Gillingwater, Raymond Griffith, Richard Dix and Helen Lynch. Added attractions: Pathe News, Snappy Comedy and 'Pa and Ma' [sic], two reels of fun. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-08
Summary:

David W. Griffith's masterful motion picture elaboration of 'Way Down East' is now showing at the Coronet Theatre. Again, as in the case of 'The Birth of a Nation,' Griffith has turned to a success of the stage for his material. When Lottie Blair Parker and Joseph…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-30
Summary:

Dream Street,' directed by D. W. Griffith and written by Thomas Burke, was screened at the Coronet Theatre yesterday. Film synopsis included.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-23 - 1924-07-26
Summary:

Commencing today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, B. P. Schulberg presents 'Poisoned Paradise' with Kenneth Harlan, Raymond Griffith, Clara Bow, Carmel Myers. Telephone Central 4636. Booking at Theatre. July 26 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. Distributed by Preferred Pictures.…

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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-29
Summary:

Dream Street,' directed by D. W. Griffith and written by Thomas Burke, is the attraction at the Coronet Theatre starting from today. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-29
Summary:

The Griffith film, 'One Exciting Night,' which critics declare shows a completely new side of the big producer, is to be seen in Hongkong very shortly. It is described as a 'Mystery Picture' – in a double sense too, for the plot concerns a mystery, and details of the story…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-17
Summary:

Priscilla Dean, famous in the cinema world for her acting in 'The Flame of Life,' plays the role of a beautiful queen of the underworld in a Universal picture styled 'White Tiger,' which opened at the Queen's Theatre last night and will be shown till Saturday night.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-18
Summary:

Just what an 'automatic chess player' is will be explained to those who, as yet, have not availed themselves of the opportunity to see the Universal screen classic, 'The White Tiger,' which will be presented at the Queen Theatre. Priscilla Dean is the star and local cinema…

18
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-05-17 - 1912-05-18
Summary:

(Aberdeen Street, Above Queen's Road) Performance by The Great Raymond at Saturday night and Sunday matinee and evening. The public and police are invited to bring hand cuffs, leg irons or straight jackets of any description of nationality.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-15 - 1923-09-15
Summary:

Wild Honey' gives Priscilla Dean, the best role of her screen career. New photoplay at the Coronet Theatre, a super-picture of many thrills, starring Wallace and Noah Beery, Lloyd Whitlock, Landers Stevens, Carl Stockdale, Raymond Blathwayt, Helen Raymond, C. J. Frank and Harry DeRoy.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-08-27 - 1925-08-29
Summary:

Daily at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Sunday at 6, 7.30 and 9.15, today till Saturday, Marshall Neilan's 'Fools First,' starring Claire Windsor, Claude Gillingwater, Raymond Griffith, Richard Dix and Helen Lynch. Added attractions, Pathe News and snappy comedy. Also 'Pa and Ma…