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: 1921-07-01
Summary:

Detailed plot outline of the three pictures in three theatres: 'Godless Men' at the Coronet, 'Simple Souls' at Kowloon, starring Blanche Sweet, and 'The Son of Tarzan' at the Wo Ping. The fighting scenes in the 'Godless Men' will recall audiences the big…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-02
Summary:

To attract attention to the opening of Wo Ping Theatre as a cinema yesterday, the people who disguised as 'Akut the Ape,' the second principal character in 'The Son of Tarzan,' being performed at the theatre. Wo Ping has a seating capacity for 2,000 persons. It is the coolest…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-04 - 1921-07-04
Summary:

At the Coronet: Hongkong's favourite comedienne, Madge Kennedy is starring tonight in a sparkling Goldwyn comedy, 'Friend Husband.' At the Kowloon: Pathe presents H. B. Warner in the magnificent photodrama, 'Felix O'Day.' At the Woping Theatre: for the last time,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-08 - 1921-07-09
Summary:

Woping Theatre: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Son of Tarzan,' episodes 3 and 4. The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Blanche Sweet in 'Simple Souls.' The Kowloon: at 9.15, Blanche Sweet in 'The Deadlier Sex.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-11 - 1921-07-12
Summary:

Woping Theatre: at 2.30 and 7.15, 'The Son of Tarzan,' episodes 1, 2, 3 and 4. Also 'Daredevil Jack' episodes 1 and 2. The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mabel Normand in 'Sis Hopkins.' Also 'Bringing Up Father' and British Gazette. The Kowloon: at…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-13 - 1921-07-13
Summary:

Woping Theatre: at 2.30 and 7.15, 'The Son of Tarzan,' episodes 5. Also 'Daredevil Jack' episodes 3 and 4. The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mabel Normand in 'Sis Hopkins.' Also 'Bringing Up Father' and British Gazette. The Kowloon: at 5.30 and 9.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-14 - 1921-07-15
Summary:

Woping Theatre: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Son of Tarzan,' episodes 5. Also 'Daredevil Jack' episodes 3 and 4. The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The Woman Gives.' The Kowloon: at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Blanche Sweet in '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-16 - 1921-07-16
Summary:

Woping Theatre: at 2.30 and 7.15, 'The Son of Tarzan,' episodes 6. Also 'Daredevil Jack' episodes 5. At 9.15 p.m., Alermo and Chefalo. The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The Woman Gives.' The Kowloon: at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Frank Keenan in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-18 - 1921-07-19
Summary:

Woping Theatre: at 2.30, 5.15 and 7.15, 'The Son of Tarzan,' episodes 6. Also 'Daredevil Jack' episodes 5 and 6. At 9.15 p.m., Chefalo. The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Charles Ray in 'Peaceful Valley,' a First National attraction. The Kowloon: at 9.15 p.m…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-20 - 1921-07-20
Summary:

Woping Theatre: at 2.30, 5.15 and 7.15, 'The Son of Tarzan,' episodes 6. Also 'Daredevil Jack' episodes 5 and 6. At 9.15 p.m., Chefalo. The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Charles Ray in 'Peaceful Valley,' a First National attraction. The Kowloon: at 9.15 p.m…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-21 - 1921-07-21
Summary:

Woping Theatre: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Son of Tarzan,' episodes 7. Also 'Daredevil Jack' episodes 7 and 8. The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Charles Ray in 'Peaceful Valley,' a First National attraction. The Kowloon: Thursday, Friday and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-15 - 1921-08-16
Summary:

August 15th and 16th, 'The Son of Tarzan,' episodes 1, 2 and 3.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-17 - 1921-08-18
Summary:

August 17th and 18th, 'The Son of Tarzan' episodes 4, 5, 6 and 7.

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-26 - 1921-08-26
Summary:

For one night only, 'The Son of Tarzan' episodes 8, 9, 10 and 11. Usual prices.

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-05 - 1921-09-05
Summary:

Today at 5.45 and 9.15, 'The Son of Tarzan' final episodes.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-04 - 1921-11-05
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'Her Kingdom of Dreams' and Topical Budget 525. Kowloon Theatre: Cinema dance tonight at 5.30 and 9 p.m. Pictures including Charles Ray in '45 Minutes from Broadway' and British Gazette. first-class dance floor…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-05
Summary:

The show last evening at the Kowloon Theatre commenced with a Pathe British Gazette after which half an hour's dancing was indulged in. Followed was 'Forty Five Minutes from Broadway,' in which Charles Ray takes the leading role.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-23
Summary:

Early American history is presented on the screen in Maurice Tourneur's 'The Last of the Mohicans,' which is now available at the Coronet Theatre. Wallace Beery, Albert Roscoe, Joseph Singleton, Barbara Bedford, Lillian Hall and Henry Woodward, will appear in the film. Film…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-24 - 1921-12-24
Summary:

Sunday, December 25 at 6 and 9.15, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 2.30 and 7.15, the introduction of associated producers, Thomas Ince, Maurice Tourneur, Mack Sennett, J. Parker Read, Marshall Neilan, to Hongkong. Maurice Tourneur presents 'The Last of the Mohicans' and Louise Glaum…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-24
Summary:

The final screening of 'The Kid' will take place at the Coronet Theatre tonight. At the same time, 'The Last of the Mohicans,' 'The Leopard Woman' (starring Louise Glaum) are two other films will be shown during the Xmas holidays. Apart from it, Mr. Ray managed to…