A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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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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: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-26 - 1919-05-31
Summary:

Tonight, 'Tarzan of the Apes.' Price details included. Booking at Robinson's.

4
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-06-02 - 1919-06-05
Summary:

The Romance of Tarzan,' the concluding chapters of 'Tarzan of the Apes.' Jun 2 remarks: Booking at Robinson's. Price details included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-06-02
Summary:

The Romance of Tarzan' which presents the concluding chapters of 'Tarzan of the Apes' from the book by Edgar Rice Burroughs, please the eye with the same scenic magnificence that distinguished the first Tarzan film, and in addition provides an even more dramatic and closely-knit…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-01 - 1919-07-01
Summary:

Tonight, 'Tarzan of the Apes.' Price and schedule details included. Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-07 - 1919-07-07
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Romance of Tarzan,' being the concluding chapters of 'Tarzan of the Apes.' Popular Prices. Booking at Robinson's.

8
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-30 - 1919-07-31
Summary:

F. Marshall Sanderson will present on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. D. W. Griffith's colossal spectacle 'Intolerance'. The picture that has all the stars: Lillian Gish, Constance Talmadge, Bessie Love, Miriam Cooper and Elmo Lincoln (Tarzan). Sir Herbert Tree - Douglas Fairbanks -…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-08 - 1919-11-11
Summary:

Hongkong's favourite cinema star Nazimova in 'Toys of Fate.' Booking at Robinson's. November 10 remarks: Ever better than 'Revelation.' Matinee: The 'Tarzan' story complete in 15 reels. November 10 remarks: 'Tarzan of the Apes' and 'The…

10
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-26 - 1920-01-28
Summary:

Tonight till Thursday, 'A Modern Lorelei!' Lovely scenery! Beautiful girls! Booking at Theatre. January 28 remarks: 7.15 p.m. 'Tarzan of the Apes.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-05-05 - 1920-05-07
Summary:

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

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-13 - 1922-03-13
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, George Arliss in 'The Devil,' and Larry Semon in 'The Suitor.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, 'The Heart of Maryland,' 7 parts. Cabaret Dance on Tuesday.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-14 - 1922-03-14
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, George Arliss in 'The Devil,' and Larry Semon in 'The Suitor.' Kowloon Theatre: 9 p.m., Cabaret Dance. Tickets, $1 each. 5.45 p.m., invitation matinee.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-15 - 1922-03-16
Summary:

The Coronet: Enormous success of George Arliss in 'The Devil.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.15 and 9.15, Leonce Perret's six part superfeature, 'The Empire of Diamonds.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-15
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is currently showing 'The Devil' featuring Mr. George Arliss, and 'The Suitor' featuring Larry Semon. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-17 - 1922-03-17
Summary:

The Coronet: Enormous success of George Arliss in 'The Devil.' Kowloon Theatre: At 9.15 p.m., Wanda Hawley in 'Food for Scandal.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-18 - 1922-03-18
Summary:

Your last chance of seeing George Arliss as 'The Devil.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-18 - 1922-03-18
Summary:

The Coronet: Today! Today! Positively last performances of 'The Devil' and 'The Suitor.' Kowloon Theatre: At 5.45 & 9.15 p.m., Wanda Hawley in 'Food for Scandal.' Pierrot Dance on Tuesday.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-05 - 1922-10-05
Summary:

Mr. George Arliss in 'The Devil.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-05 - 1922-10-05
Summary:

The Coronet: For one day only, George Arliss in 'The Devil.' Kowloon Theatre: Thurs., Friday, Sat., Mdlle. Juri Thomas in songs and dances. Also, 'The U. P. Trail' at usual prices.