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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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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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: 1920-06-16 - 1920-06-18
Summary:

Tonight at 2.15, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Elsie Janis in 'Nearly a Lady.' Also Mack Sennet's [sic] bathing girls in 'A Bedroom Blunder.' Tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo, the Mighty' episodes 13 and 14. June 16 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'Nearly a Lady…

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-18
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-17
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-11
Summary:

D. W. Griffith's big spectacular film, 'The Birth of a Nation' will commence at the Coronet tomorrow.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-11 - 1924-01-17
Summary:

Starting tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, D. W. Griffith's 'Birth of a Nation.' Prices: 2.30 p.m., $1.20 and 60 cents; 5.15 and 9.15, $2 and $1. Illustration included. January 12 Remarks: Featuring Lilian [sic] Gish, Mae Marsh, Miriam Cooper, Henry B. Walthall, Robert Harron and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-14
Summary:

The Birth of a Nation,' Griffith's big picture, broke all record for attendance at the Coronet over the weekend. The acting of Lillian Gish and Henry B. Walthall in the main role. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-15
Summary:

The 'Birth of a Nation' is proving a big success this week at the Coronet. The next offering is the rural masterpiece, 'Quicy Sawyer Adams' [sic].

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-16
Summary:

After the run of 'The Birth of a Nation,' now at the Coronet, the big rural drama 'Quincy Adams Sawyer' is promised.