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: 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: 1921-03-22 - 1921-03-26
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'In Old Kentucky.' Also British Gazette. March 23 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'In Old Kentucky.' Film review included. March 26 Remarks: Sunday, March 27, Guazzoni (producer of 'Quo Vadis') presents '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-29
Summary:

The Sack of Rome' continues to draw capacity houses at the Coronet Theatre. The producer previously produced 'Quo Vadis.' The Coronet Orchestra, with Mr. A. Scheninam at the piano, adds greatly to the enjoyment of this film masterpiece.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-30
Summary:

The Sack of Rome' is produced by Enrico Guazzoni, the well-known maker of 'Quo Vadis' and other famous Italian pictures. Plot and production notes are included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-21
Summary:

The Coronet announced an all-comedy programme for the next week. Including 'Penrod' starred by Wesley Barry, which is based on Tarkington's boy stories; Constance Talmadge's 'Dangerous Business' is scheduled to follow; 'A Small Town Idol' by Director Mack…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-22
Summary:

Ben Turpin has a happy medium for the expression in 'A Small Town Idol,' which is directed by Mack Sennett and screened in Coronet. On Monday the Xmas attraction will be Wesley Barry in 'Penrod,' adapted from Booth Tarkington's novel.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-22
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Headline: Boys
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-22 - 1923-12-22
Summary:

I'll be at the Coronet on Monday in 'Penrod.' How about it? Your 'Freckles.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-22 - 1923-12-22
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, tomorrow at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mack Sennett presents 'A Small Town Idol,' featuring Ben Turpin, Phyllis Haver and Marie Prevost. Monday, December 24 (Xmas Eve), Wesley Barry in 'Penrod.' Friday, December 29th, Constance Talmadge in '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-24 - 1923-12-24
Summary:

There is always a good show at the Coronet: Commencing today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, all the Kids in the filmland in 'Penrod.' A Xmas carol at the Star: Charles Olive supported by a talented boys' choir in 'Scrooge.' Also Jack Pickford in 'Bill Apperson's…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-26
Summary:

Penrod' is now showing at the Coronet Theatre.