A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: D.W. Griffith's 'Intolerance': A Coronet Attraction
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-30
Summary:

See D. W. Griffith's 'Intolerance' when it opens at the Coronet Theatre on Friday evening next, if you would be amazed and thrilled and fascinated by what has been called the most novel, stupendous and magnificent stage work the world has ever known. One performance will be given…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-26 - 1920-04-26
Summary:

On Broadway, a line three blocks long waited at the strand theatre to see D. W. Griffith's 'The Great Love,' Artcraft Pictures. David Wark Griffith, producer of 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Intolerance,' 'Hearts of the World' and 'Broken Blossoms…

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre: 'A Taste of Life'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-12
Summary:

From tomorrow until Tuesday next a 5-part Universal drama 'A Taste of Life' featuring Edith Roberts, will be screened at the Hongkong Theatre. An amusing 2-part comedy and interesting scenes from the Universal Gazette will complete an excellent programme.

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre: Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m.
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-13 - 1921-08-16
Summary:

Edith Roberts in 'A Taste of Life' and the famous L-KO beauty girls in 'Belles of Liberty.' Super-productions at ordinary prices.

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-13 - 1921-08-16
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Edith Roberts in 'A Taste of Life,' a super-production at ordinary prices.

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre: 'A Taste of Life'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-13
Summary:

A Taste of Life' is to be shown in the Hongkong Theatre. Edith Roberts takes the leading role, with the participation of May Emory. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre: Tel. 2511.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-13 - 1921-08-16
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Edith Roberts in 'A Taste of Life.' A super-production at ordinary prices.

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Headline: At the Star: 'True Heart Susie'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-30
Summary:

True Heart Susie' is being shown at the Star Theatre today and tomorrow. It is a picture of much the same type as 'Way Down East.' It is also a D. W. Griffith production and the leading parts are portrayed by Lilian Gish and Robert Harron, who made his name in 'The Birth of a…

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Headline: Intolerance
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-13 - 1923-04-25
Summary:

April 13-14 Remarks: Teaser ads. The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. April 21 Remarks: The greatest picture of all time, 'Intolerance' will be shown at the Star. The cast includes Lilian [sic] Gish, Mae Marsh, Seena Owen, Constance Talmadge,…

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Headline: Tomorrow at the Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-21 - 1923-04-21
Summary:

6 and 9.15, the greatest picture of all time, 'Intolerance,' featuring Lillian Gish, Mae Marsh, Seena Owen, Constance Talmadge, Bessie Love, Margery Wilson, Miriam Cooper, Robert Harron, Tully Marshall, Elmo Lincoln, Erich von Stroheim and Ralph Lewis. Full music score by an orchestra…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-11 - 1924-01-11
Summary:

Hongkong cinemagoers have chosen two Griffith production as being the best pictures the movie industry has mode. They will add one more when they have seen 'The Birth of a Nation.' Its cast includes Lillian Gish, Mae Marsh, Miriam Cooper, H. B. Walthall, Robert Harron, Wallace Reid and…