A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-10 - 1919-03-10
Summary:

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. Booking at Robinson's.

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

The high standard of excellence at which the Coronet has always aimed and has succeeded in well establishing is sustained by the pleasing programme being given tonight and tomorrow. This includes an absorbing drama entitled 'The Children of the House.' Film synopsis included. In…

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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.

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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.

9
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.

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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: 1919-09-11 - 1919-09-13
Summary:

Metro presents Harold Lockwood in 'The Masked Rider.' Harold Lloyd comedy. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-05
Summary:

The Shell Game' is another remarkable Metro production. It was screened at the Coronet last night to a good audience when an additional attraction was provided in the string hand from the s.s. Colombia. Another acceptable item in last night's programme was a Rolin comedy in which the…

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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…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-17
Summary:

The Come Back,' now being shown at the Coronet, is another Metro production. Film synopsis included. As a story, the film is rather stereotyped, but there are numerous passages providing plenty of humour and excitement. To add to the attractiveness of the programme, there is a Harold Lloyd…

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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: 1920-02-14 - 1920-02-16
Summary:

Tonight, 'Lord John's Journal,' Christy [sic] and Luke comedies. British Gazette. Last performances of episodes one and two of 'The Circus King.' Booking at the Theatre. February 16 remarks: 'The Circus King,' episodes 3 and 4 in 4 parts and Rolin Comedy.

17
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.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-10-08 - 1920-10-09
Summary:

Olive Tell in 'Secret Strings,' 'Around the Town' and Lloyd comedy. At 7.15 p.m., episodes 1 and 2 of the Pathe serials 'Bound and Gagged.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-12
Summary:

Yesterday was commenced the first two episodes of 'Pirate Gold' at the Coronet, and, as promised by the management, the film is a welcome departure from the usual serial story hitherto shown in Hong Kong. Of the dramatic variety, the film is relieved by flashes of humour which come and…