A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-08
Summary:

Large and appreciative audiences were at the Coronet last night. A picture with six-part 'A Sister of Six' and comic 'The Game Old Knight' was shown. There was also an interesting Gazette and the orchestra which is always worth hearing. Booking for the 9.15 performance is at…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-18
Summary:

The new management of Coronet Theatre provides a 4 acts film, screening of 'Caligula' last night, a story founded on the early days of the Roman Emperor Gaius. Detail plot included. There is also a Gazette and a fine comic 'Lonesome Luke – Plumber' included in the programme…

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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: 1919-06-02
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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-05 - 1919-06-06
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., last night of '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.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-03 - 1919-07-05
Summary:

Tonight, D. W. Griffith presents Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Lamb.' Popular prices. Booking at Robinson's. July 7 Remarks: Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Sunday, July 6, at 9.15 p.m., 'The Romance of Tarzan.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-07 - 1919-07-08
Summary:

July 7 and 8, 1919, at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Romance of Tarzan,' being the concluding chapter of 'Tarzan of the Apes.' Popular prices. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-08 - 1919-11-11
Summary:

Today at 2.15. 5.15, 7.15 and 7.15 p.m., incomparable Nazimova in the 7-reel screen classics De Luxe photoplay, 'Toys of Fate' with specially arranged musical programme. Matinees 80 cents and 40 cents; soiree $1.50 and 80 cents. November 8 Remarks: Tonight at 2.15, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-30 - 1920-01-30
Summary:

Tonight for one night only, Mabel Normand in 'Dodging a Million.' Prices: 5.15, 80 cents and 45 cents; 9.15, $1.50 cents and 80 cents. 7.15 p.m., 'The Romance of Tarzan.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-31 - 1920-02-02
Summary:

Today until Monday, 'The Half a Million Bribe' in 5 parts, also 'The Bandmaster.' January 31 Remarks: 7.15 p.m. performance, 'The Romance of Tarzan.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-04-30 - 1920-05-04
Summary:

The sixth big picture, Goldwyn presents 'The Crimson Gardenia' in 6 parts, from the story by Rex Beach, and ‘Snub' Pollard in 'All at Sea.' Super-production prices. May 3 Remarks: Ad. on 'The Crimson Gardenia' featuring Owen Moore and Hedda Nova. And 7.15…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-05-05 - 1920-05-07
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Lure of Heart's Desire' in 5 parts. $500 or bust, Pathe News and the Royal Hawaiian Quartette. Ordinary prices. At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo, the Mighty' episodes 1 and 2.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-05-08 - 1920-05-10
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., overture: Coronet orchestra; Pathe's British Gazette No. 625; Lonesome Luke, Bartender (Rolin Comedy) and Lillian Gish in Triangle's 'Daphne and the Pirate' in 5 parts. Today at 2.30 p.m., tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo, the Mighty'…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-05-11 - 1920-05-13
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Law of the Great Northwest' in 5 parts. Harold Lloyd in 'His Only Father' and Pathe News. At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo, the Mighty' episodes 3 and 4.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-05-14 - 1920-05-18
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Nazimova in Capellani's 'Out of the Fog.' Super-production prices. May 15 Remarks: At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo, the Mighty' episodes 3 and 4. May 17 & 18 Remarks: At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo, the Mighty' episodes 3 and 4.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-05-24 - 1920-05-27
Summary:

At 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bushman and Bayne in 'A Pair of Cupids' in 5 parts. At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo, the Mighty' episodes 7 and 8. May 24 Remarks: On page 5, today at 2.30 p.m., last performance of 'Aladdin,' and tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'A Pair of Cupids.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-05-24 - 1920-05-24
Summary:

At 2.30 p.m., 'Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp.' At 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bushman and Mayne in 'A Pair of Cupids' in 5 parts. At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo, the Mighty' episodes 7 and 8.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-05-27 - 1920-05-31
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Virtuous Men' in 7 parts. May 27 Remarks: Ad. on page 5. No film title mentioned. May 28 Remarks: Ad. on page 5. Film reviews included. May 31 Remarks: Also showing 'Elmo, the Mighty' episodes 9 and 10 at 7.15 p.m. On page 5, another ad. on…