A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Palisade: Out-of-Door-Pictures - Location Near Post Office, Kowloon
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-29 - 1916-08-30
Summary:

Tonight: 'The Black Box' (6th Episode), 'The Wreck' by K.B. Films Co., 'Under Desperation's Spur', 'Bunny's Scheme' (Vitagraph Comedy) and 'Getting A Hired Girl'

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Headline: The Palisade: Out-of-Door-Pictures - Location Near Post Office, Kowloon
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-30 - 1916-08-30
Summary:

Tonight: 'The Black Box' (6th Episode), 'The Wreck' by K.B. Films Co., 'Under Desperation's Spur', 'Bunny's Scheme' (Vitagraph Comedy) and 'Getting A Hired Girl'; Band night Tonight

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-09 - 1918-03-09
Summary:

Showing on the 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th March, the first 5 parts of 'Dolly of the Dailies,' a great exciting drama in 11 parts. Also good comedies.

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Headline: Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-10 - 1919-03-10
Summary:

Tonight, to accompany the first episode of 'Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford,' we have arranged a special comedy programme, featuring Max Linder, Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd. We are also showing the latest war film, bringing events down to November 22nd, 1918. 8,000 feet of first-class…

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Headline: Oyez! Oyez! Oyez!
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-12 - 1919-03-12
Summary:

Last performance of all comedy programme at the Coronet. Tonight, special children's matinee at 2.30 p.m.

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-14 - 1919-03-14
Summary:

Saturday at 2.15 p.m., children's matinee of all comedy programme: Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd and Max Linder. Price: 30 and 15 cents. Grown-ups double.

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Headline: Hong Kong Telegraph Advertisement 1919-04-09
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-09 - 1919-04-09
Summary:

Two full houses on Monday, the same again last night. Have you seen the all-comedy programme at the Coronet yet?

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Headline: South China Morning Post Advertisement 1919-04-09
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-09 - 1919-04-09
Summary:

Two full houses on Monday; the same again last night. Have you seen the all-comedy programme at the Coronet yet?

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Headline: Two Full Houses on Monday; The Same Again Last Night.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-09 - 1919-04-09
Summary:

Have you seen the all comedy programme at the Coronet yet?

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Headline: The Coronet: Tel. No. 1743
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-12 - 1919-04-12
Summary:

Tonight at 4.30 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Bessie Love and DeWolf Hopper in 'Stranded.' 'Love and a Savage.' 'Walingford' episode 5. British Gazette, No. 498. Today (Saturday), April 12th at 2.15 p.m., special all comedy, children's matinee. Booking at Robinson's…

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Headline: Hong Kong Telegraph Advertisement 1919-04-14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-14 - 1919-04-14
Summary:

Tonight! Another fine all comedy programme at the Coronet.

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Headline: Tonight!
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-14 - 1919-04-14
Summary:

Another fine all comedy programme at the Coronet.

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Headline: Another Fine All Comedy Programme at The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-14 - 1919-04-14
Summary:

Tonight, another fine all comedy programme at the Coronet.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-23 - 1919-05-31
Summary:

The most stupendous attraction ever offered: 'Tarzan of the Apes' to be followed by 'The Romance of Tarzan.' May 24 remarks: 'Tarzan of the Apes' by Edgar Rice Burroughs. May 28 remarks: Film plot included.

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Headline: Coming to the Coronet: The Most Stupendous Attraction Ever Offered
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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Headline: The Heroine of 'Tarzan of the Apes' is Enid Markey
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-24 - 1919-05-24
Summary:

Enid Markey in 'Tarzan of the Apes,' whom you fell in love with in 'The Yankee Way.' Picture included.

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Headline: Coming to the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-24 - 1919-05-24
Summary:

The most stupendous attraction ever offered, 'Tarzan of the Apes' to be followed immediately by 'The Romance of Tarzan.'

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Headline: The Coronet: A Sensational Film
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-24
Summary:

The wide success commanded by Edgar Burroughs' story 'Tarzan and the Apes' [sic] has encouraged the National Film Corporation to make a long step forward in its enterprises by reproducing the story on the screen. The film has since fully justified its existence, and the money it…

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Headline: Tarzan of the Apes: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-24
Summary:

Tarzan of the Apes' will be screened soon. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Coronet: A 'Big' Attraction
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:…