A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: A Fine Film
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-31
Summary:

D. W. Griffith's 'Intolerance,' which is to be the attraction at the Coronet Theatre for three nights commencing tomorrow, Friday, has been playing to capacity houses wherever shown. The production to be given here is an exact duplicate of that used in the Liberty Theatre, New…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-01
Summary:

The Birth of a Nation' was a tax upon self-control, but far more wearing upon a director must have been in the preparation of the spectacle 'Intolerance' which, at the Coronet Theatre promises to be the sensation of the season. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-05
Summary:

The beginning of the winter finds the British film in a much stronger position. The article included opinions from Mr. William A. Brady and also talked about the British productions. One of the most important development is the formation of the Alliance Company, which has purchased probably the…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-24
Summary:

A screen classic that critics have placed in the same category with 'The Birth of a Nation' and 'Hearts of the World' has been produced under the title of 'The Hearts of Humanity.' It will be exhibited at the Coronet tomorrow with Dorothy Philips in the principal…

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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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-02-24
Summary:

A glimpse of Harold Lloyd in his comedy 'High and Dizzy' and another good picture starring Mae Marsh, 'The Beloved Traitor' are showing today and tomorrow in Coronet Theatre. Noted that Miss Marsh made her fame in Griffith's great picture 'The Birth of a Nation.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-20 - 1921-08-20
Summary:

Wherever moving pictures are shown the name of D. W. Griffith is a name to conjure with! A new Griffith production is a screen event of the first importance. You remember the splendours of 'Intolerance' and that masterpiece, unforgettable 'Hearts of the World,' 'Way Down…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-13
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'The Romance of Happy Valley,' today. The film is written by Griffith, the same master hand of other films like 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Intolerance' and 'Way Down East.' Lillian Gish is the lead actress.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-05 - 1922-08-05
Summary:

Lilian [sic] Gish and Robert Harron in 'The Greatest Question.' A Griffith special production at the only theatre in the Colony that is capable of presenting it as a Griffith film should be presented.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-05 - 1922-08-05
Summary:

Monday, July 7th, Lillian Gish and Robert Harron in 'The Greatest Question.' A Griffith special production at the only theatre in the colony that is capable of presenting it as a Griffith film should be presented.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-08-05 - 1922-08-05
Summary:

Monday, August 7th, Lilian [sic] Gish and Robert Harron in 'The Greatest Question,' a Griffith special production at the only theatre in the colony that is capable of presenting it as a Griffith film should be presented.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-07 - 1922-08-07
Summary:

Owing to the enormous success of Jackie Coogan in 'Peck's Bad Boy,' the management of the Coronet are holding this film over for one more day. D. W. Griffith's wonder film, 'The Greatest Question,' will be shown on Tuesday. Don't miss this last chance. Today at…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-07 - 1922-08-07
Summary:

A $2 picture at ordinary prices! Tomorrow, D. W. Griffith presents Lillian Gish and Robert Harron in 'The Greatest Question.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-08 - 1922-08-08
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, D. W. Griffith's 'The Greatest Question.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 9 p.m., Negligee Dance. Tickets $1.5 at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-08 - 1922-08-08
Summary:

D. W. Griffith presents 'The Greatest Question,' a momentous drama of today, a First National attraction. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-08 - 1922-08-08
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 6.15, 7.15 and 9.15, D. W. Griffith's 'The Greatest Question.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m., negligee dance. Ton of ice. Tickets at Moutrie's $1.50.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-08-08 - 1922-08-08
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, D. W. Griffith's 'The Greatest Question.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m., negligee dance, tons of ice. Tickets at Moutrie's $1.50.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-09 - 1922-08-10
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, D. W. Griffith's 'The Greatest Question.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 & 9.15, 'The Jungle Goddess,' and 'Snub' Pollard in 'Cash Customers.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-09 - 1922-08-10
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, D. W. Griffith's 'The Greatest Question.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, 'The Jungle Goddess' and ‘Snub' Pollard in 'Cash Customers.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-09
Summary:

The Greatest Question,' produced by Griffith, is being shown at the Coronet Theatre today.