A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-05-02
Summary:

There appear the so-called 'talking pictures,' a synchronization of the cinematograph and the phonograph by electrical science, are already in craze in London and Paris. So premising have been these reproductions of plays and operas that two prominent producers, Charles Frohman and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-09-16
Summary:

A remarkable incident is reported from Whistable. During the exhibition of the 'Quo Vadis' films at the local picture palace one visitor became greatly agitated, and was overcome by his emotion that he fainted and had to be carried out of the building. It was reported that the visitor…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-10-07
Summary:

The article mentioned the strong growth of the cinema business in Great Britain and America. These important and interesting facts of the wonderful growth of cinema are given by Mr. Valentia Steer in his book, The Romance of the Cinema. Mr. Steer also mentioned the cinematograph has caught the…

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Headline: The Yankee Way
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-24
Summary:

A very special film will be seen in the Colony within the next few days. It is the latest William Fox Production 'The Yankee Way.' It has been called another George Walsh's smile-a-minute dramas.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-25 - 1919-01-25
Summary:

Dick Mason is the character impersonated by 'Smile-a-minute' George Walsh in 'The Yankee Way'; and the scene of his operations is somewhere in the Balkans. It is above all the fascination of George Walsh's smile and snappy way of doing things that makes this William Fox…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-27 - 1919-01-31
Summary:

January 27, 28 and 29 at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., George Walsh in 'The Yankee Way' and Max Linder in 'He Should Wear Braces.' Booking at Robinson's. January 27 Remarks: George Walsh, the 'manly man' of the films and the proud possessor of the smile that won't…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-28
Summary:

At the Coronet Theatre last night the management showed 'The Yankee Way' for the first time and everyone regard it as the best picture ever shown in Hongkong. There are also other pictures, included a Pathe colour picture 'The Mountains of Auvergne' and Max Linder comedy…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-31 - 1919-02-03
Summary:

February 1, 2, 3 and 4, showing a special Paramount feature in 6 parts, 'Temptation,' featuring the famous opera star Geraldina [sic] Farrar. Also, Gazette and Comics. Monday February 3, matinee at 5 p.m., showing 'Quo Vadis,' a drama in 7 parts. Tuesday February 4, matinee…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-03 - 1919-02-05
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The End of the War' upon the screen (see special advertisement) and 'The Effects of Transfusion' (Lucien Comedy). Thursday, at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. for one day only, 'The Yankee Way.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-06 - 1919-02-06
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., positively the last performance of 'The Yankee Way.' Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-03 - 1919-03-03
Summary:

Tonight, all comedy programme, George Walsh in 'The Yankee Way' and Harold Lloyd in 'Luke and the Wild Women.'

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

Tonight, George Walsh in 'The Yankee Way.' March 4 and 5, Antonio Moreno in 'The Angel Factory.' Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-23 - 1919-05-26
Summary:

Tarzan of the Apes' to be followed immediately by 'The Romance of Tarzan.' May 24 Remarks: 'Tarzan of the Apes' from the world-famous story by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Showing Twice Daily at the Coronet. Commencing Monday next. Prices: 5.15 p.m. $1.00 and 50 cents; 9.15 p.m…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-24
Summary:

There is soon to be offered to the picture-going public of Hongkong, a sensational picture entitled 'Tarzan of the Apes.' A China Mail reporter had a chance to attend a private show in Coronet yesterday and provided details for this film. This picture will be followed by a sequel:…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-26 - 1919-05-31
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Tarzan of the Apes.' Prices: 5.15 p.m. $1 and 60 cents; 9.15 p.m. $2 and $1.00. Booking at Robinson's. May 31 Remarks: Tonight matinee at 4.30 p.m. and 9.15 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-27
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre sold all the seats it had for two shows yesterday, at which the 'Tarzan' picture was the sole attraction. The article provides an in-depth review of the film.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-02
Summary:

The Romance of Tarzan,' starring Cleo Madison, is showing at the Coronet theatre. This seven-part drama presents the concluding chapters of Edgar Rice Burroughs' 'Tarzan of the Apes.' Wilfred Lucas is the director and Bess Meredyth is the person who prepared the set.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-02 - 1919-06-04
Summary:

June 2, 3, 4 and 5, at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., for four nights only, 'The Romance of Tarzan.' Prices: 5.15 p.m., $1 and 6 cents; 9.15 p.m., $2 and $1.00. Booking at Robinson's. June 2 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. The concluding chapters of 'Tarzan of the Apes' from the…

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Headline: Theatre Royal
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-04 - 1919-06-09
Summary:

Ambassador James W. Gerard's 'My Four Years in Germany,' for two nights only. Saturday and Monday, June 7th and 9th. Commencing at 9.15 p.m. Prices: $3, $2 and $1. Booking at Moutries's. June 4 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. The First National Exhibitor's Circuit,…

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Headline: A Straight Talk
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-16 - 1919-06-16
Summary:

People's responses to My Four Years in Germany in Peking and Hong Kong and number of audience comparing with 'Jack and the Beanstalk' and 'The Yankee Way' in the Coronet mentioned.