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: 1921-08-20 - 1921-08-20
Summary:

Wherever moving pictures are shown the name of D. W. Griffith is a name to conjure with! A new Griffith production is a screen event of the first importance. You remember the splendours of 'Intolerance' and that masterpiece, unforgettable 'Hearts of the World,' 'Way Down…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-20
Summary:

The other week were published in the North-China Daily News particularly relating to the unaccountably early showing of two Charlie Chaplin features in Shanghai, 'The Kid' last summer and 'The Idle Class' during the present month. It was shown that Ramos Amusements Ltd. had…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-16
Summary:

The famous Griffith picture 'Way Down East' was surrendered this month to Mr. George Mooser, representative of the United Artists Corporation. It marked the first victory of the United Artists Corporation in the fight being waged against motion picture film piracy. For background…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-13
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'The Romance of Happy Valley,' today. The film is written by Griffith, the same master hand of other films like 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Intolerance' and 'Way Down East.' Lillian Gish is the lead actress.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-04
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-28 - 1922-08-28
Summary:

Goldwyn presents Gene Pollar in 'The Revenge of Tarzan,' 7 reels. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-29 - 1922-08-29
Summary:

The Coronet: 'The Revenge of Tarzan' and Rolin Comedy. Kowloon Theatre: Madge Kennedy in 'The Danger Game.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-29 - 1922-08-29
Summary:

Patrons of the Coronet: I want your opinion! I have booked a picture which I do not like, but which the trade papers, praise up to the skies! The picture is 'The Revenge of Tarzan' and it is showing at the Coronet tonight. I am willing to admit that having seen both 'Tarzan of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-29 - 1922-08-29
Summary:

The Coronet: 'The Revenge of Tarzan' and Rolin Comedy. Kowloon Theatre: Madge Kennedy in 'The Danger Game.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-08-29 - 1922-08-29
Summary:

The Coronet: 'The Revenge of Tarzan' and Rolin Comedy. Kowloon Theatre: Madge Kennedy in 'The Danger Game.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-30 - 1922-08-31
Summary:

The Coronet: 'The Revenge of Tarzan' and Rolin Comedy. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 & 9.15, 'The Jungle Goddess,' and Comedies.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-30 - 1922-08-30
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow, last showing of the last of the Tarzan films, Numa Films presents Gene Pollar in 'The Revenge of Tarzan' 7 reels.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-30 - 1922-08-30
Summary:

The Coronet: 'The Revenge of Tarzan' and Rolin Comedy. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, 'The Jungle Goddess' and comedies.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-30
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'The Revenge of Tarzan' today and tomorrow. The Theatre's head Mr. Ray finds the picture an offence to his own aesthetic standards and is a criticism of the film. However, the movie is being appreciated by people. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-08-30 - 1922-08-30
Summary:

The Coronet: 'The Revenge of Tarzan' and Rolin Comedy. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, 'The Jungle Goddess' and Comedies.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-31 - 1922-08-31
Summary:

The Coronet: 'The Revenge of Tarzan' and Rolin Comedy. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 9.15, 'The Jungle Goddess' episodes 9 and 10. Also comedies and Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-08-31 - 1922-08-31
Summary:

The Coronet: 'The Revenge of Tarzan' and Rolin Comedy. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 9.15, 'The Jungle Goddess': episodes 9 and 10. Also Comedies and Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-18 - 1922-09-18
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, 'A Sailor Made Man,' and film of the Swatow Disaster. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15 only, 'The Revenge of Tarzan,' not a serial.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-18 - 1922-09-18
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'A Sailor-Made Man.' Also film of 'The Swatow Disaster.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15 only, 'The Revenge of Tarzan.' Not a serial.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-09-18 - 1922-09-18
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'A Sailor-Made-Man.' Also film of the Swatow Disaster. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15 only, 'The Revenge of Tarzan,' not a serial.