A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-25
Summary:

Juvenile crime in Britain and Germany has, according to the home papers, been largely on the increase since the war began. As is generally the case, the thefts were undertaken in order to obtain money for entrance to a cinema show. The authority of parents is seldom regarded so far as cinema…

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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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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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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-26 - 1919-05-31
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Tarzan of the Apes.' Prices: 5.15 p.m., $1 and 60 cents; 9.15 p.m., $2 and $1. Booking at Robinson's. May 26 Remarks: Another ad. on page 8. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-28
Summary:

This remarkable production is creating a rush for seats at the Coronet Theatre. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-29 - 1919-05-29
Summary:

If not, why not? Don't leave it till Saturday when everyone wants to go. Come tonight.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-02 - 1919-06-09
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., the management of the Coronet presents 'My Four Years in Germany,' the authorised film version of the astounding revelations of the Kaiser's plot for world conquest by Ambassador James W. Gerard. Special musical programme. Prices: dress circle, $3.00; stalls…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-03
Summary:

The sequel of 'Tarzan of the Apes,' 'The Romance of Tarzan' is now showing at the Coronet Theatre. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-04
Summary:

Vivid in characterization and gripping in plot is 'The Romance of Tarzan,' which visualizes the concluding chapters of Edgar Rice Burroughs' great story. It will be shown at the Coronet Theatre. Elmo Lincoln again takes the part of Tarzan, supported by Enid Markey.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-30 - 1919-07-01
Summary:

June 30th and July 1st at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Tarzan of the Apes.' 5.15 p.m., 60 cents and 30 cents; 9.15 p.m., $1.00 and 60 cents. Usual concession to soldiers and sailors. Booking (for 9.15 p.m.) at Robinson's.

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-01
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre is again screening the splendid film 'Tarzan and the Apes.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-07 - 1919-07-08
Summary:

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

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-31 - 1919-07-31
Summary:

More gorgeous and more entrancing than any other picture ever produced. It is a master production of D. W. Griffith, the wizard of the screen. Showing tomorrow at the Coronet. Prices: $3.00 and $1.50.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-31
Summary:

Intolerance,' D. W. Griffith's greatest spectacle, said to have cost two million dollars, to utilize the services of 125,000 people, and to take three years in the making, will commence an engagement of three nights at the Coronet Theatre. The cast included Mae Marsh, Lilian Gish,…

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Headline: Tonight
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-01 - 1919-08-01
Summary:

By special arrangement with the management of the Coronet Theatre, F. Marshall Sanderson presents D. W. Griffith's spectacular and historical ten parts drama, 'Intolerance.' Showing at 9.15 p.m. only. Prices: $3.00 and $1.50. Booking at Robinson's. Note: there will be no…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-01 - 1919-08-02
Summary:

August 1st, 2nd and 3rd at 9.15 p.m., 'Intolerance.' At 5.15 p.m., 'The Lily of Poverty Flat.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Bull's Eye,' episodes 1 and 2. Booking for 9.15 p.m. at Robinson's. August 2 Remarks: 7.15 p.m., 'The Bull's Eye' episodes 1…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-01
Summary:

The Birth of a Nation' was a tax upon self-control, but far more wearing upon a director must have been in the preparation of the spectacle 'Intolerance' which, at the Coronet Theatre promises to be the sensation of the season. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-02 - 1919-08-02
Summary:

At 9.15 p.m., the wonder picture of the age, 'Intolerance.'

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Headline: Intolerance
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-02
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – The writer thought the price of a seat in a cinema, was a luxury (and it certainly is in this Colony). At Blackpool, a velvet seat in a very up-to-date, elegant and comfortable picture house at the modest charge of six pence plus one penny war tax for '…