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: 1922-11-17
Summary:

The music of 'Way Down East' arrived on Tuesday, and that explains why last night's presentation of 'Way Down East' at the Coronet Theatre was a sheer triumph. It is noted that Mr. Ray got into touch at once with the headquarters of the distributing firm in America and…

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Headline: Films Out East
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-30
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – Mr. Ray's reply on the 'Films Out East' article. He has an opposite view. About China as a dumping ground for junk films. He hardly thinks Paramount, Realart, and Fox productions are to be classed in that category. He mentioned that the Coronet showed…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-04 - 1923-01-04
Summary:

In the same class as 'Way Down East,' a Thos. H. Ince special, 'Homespun Folks.' Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-11 - 1923-01-11
Summary:

The great Thos. Ince film, 'Homespun Folks,' a First National attraction. It is in the same class as 'Way Down East.' Also screening Larry Semon in 'The Bell Hop.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-11 - 1923-01-11
Summary:

The great Thos. Ince film, 'Homespun Folks,' a First National picture. It is in the same class as 'Way Down East.' We are also screening Larry Semon in his latest two-part comedy, 'The Bell Hop.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-16
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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-10
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Headline: Cinema Prices
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-19
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) I feel bound to reply to Unklutch's latest sneer at 'so-called super-productions.' The pictures for which the Coronet increased prices during the past twelve months were: 'Way Down East,' 'The Three Musketeers,' 'Intolerance…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-11
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-13 - 1925-02-13
Summary:

Cyril Maude's famous stage play has now reached the screen! 'Grumpy' has delighted generations of playgoers in every corner of the globe. Now Paramount has brought 'Grumpy' to the movies and has given Theodore Roberts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-16 - 1925-02-17
Summary:

Grumpy' has delighted generations of playgoers in every English speaking country in the world. It is headed by Theodore Roberts and May McAvoy. February 17 remarks: Our own Topical. Lionel Barrymore in 'I Am the Man,' a thrilling story of a crooked politician.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-16 - 1925-02-17
Summary:

At the Coronet: Today till Thursday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Grumpy' staged with a wonderful cast, headed by Theodore Roberts and May McAvoy. At the Star: Tonight till Wednesday at 5.30 and 9.15, Lionel Barrymore in 'I Am the Man.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-16
Summary:

Tonight, Coronet Theatre will be screening a Paramount attraction 'Grumpy.' This William de Mille production features Theodore Roberts, May McAvoy and Conrad Nagel. The film has a humorous and melodramatic story which was written by Horace Hodges and T. Wigney Percival [sic].

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-16 - 1925-02-17
Summary:

At the Coronet: Today till Thursday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Grumpy,' with a wonderful cast headed by Theodore Boberts [sic] and May McAvoy. At the Star: Tonight and Wednesday at 5.30 and 9.15, Lionel Barrymore in 'I Am the Man.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-17
Summary:

William de Mille's Paramount picturization of the stage success, 'Grumpy,' was shown for the first time to an enthusiastic audience at the Coronet Theatre last night. Theodore Roberts has the role of Andrew, an irascible but big-hearted old man, called Grumpy. The role of Virginia…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-18 - 1925-02-20
Summary:

Grumpy' with Theodore Roberts, the Grand Old Man of the screen in the part made famous on the stage by Cyril Maude. Our own Topical includes Sir Harry Lauder at Happy Valley.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-18 - 1925-02-20
Summary:

A picture that pleases everybody! Today till Friday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Grumpy' with Theodore Roberts, the grand old man of the screen in the part made famous on the stage by Cyril Maude. Also our own Topical, includes Sir Harry Lauder at Happy Valley Departure of…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-18 - 1925-02-20
Summary:

Today till Friday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Grumpy' with Theodore Roberts, the grand old man of the screen in the part made famous on the stage. Also our own Topical, includes Sir Harry Lauder at Happy Valley, etc.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-29
Summary:

Tomorrow, Queen's Theatre commences screening the Henry King production 'The White Sister' featuring Lillian Gish who is known for her performances in films like 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Broken Blossoms,' 'Orphans of the Storm' and 'Way Down…