A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-04-28 - 1913-04-30
Summary:

The first performance of the famous Edison Talking Pictures; the Kinetophone will be shown in Hongkong for a few days only; booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: City Hall
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-06 - 1913-12-09
Summary:

Edison 'Kinetophone', all new talking pictures; 12 Kinetophone Picutres each night, including two scenes from the comic opera 'Said Pasha'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-10 - 1913-12-12
Summary:

The latest, greatest and wonder Edison Kinetophone with all new talking pictures; Soldiers & Sailors in uniform & children half prices

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Headline: Theatre Royal
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-04 - 1919-06-09
Summary:

Ambassador James W. Gerard's 'My Four Years in Germany,' for two nights only. Saturday and Monday, June 7th and 9th. Commencing at 9.15 p.m. Prices: $3, $2 and $1. Booking at Moutries's. June 4 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. The First National Exhibitor's Circuit,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-18
Summary:

Hearts of the World' the supreme triumph of D. W. Griffith, who made 'Intolerance,' to be presented at the City Hall for a short period under the management of the Coronet Theatre. Film synopsis included. Booking at the Moutrie's.

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Headline: Woping Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-01 - 1921-07-01
Summary:

Commencing today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Son of Tarzan.' Illustration included.

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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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Headline: The Wo Ping
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-02 - 1921-07-02
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, first 2 episodes of 'The Son of Tarzan' and Harold Lloyd in his $100,000 comedy, 'Captain Kidd's Kids.'

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Headline: The Woping
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-02 - 1921-07-04
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., first two episodes of 'The Son of Tarzan.' Also Harold Lloyd in his $100,000 comedy, 'Captain Kidd's Kids.'

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-08 - 1921-07-09
Summary:

Wo Ping Theatre: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, episodes 3 & 4 of 'The Son of Tarzan.' The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 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: 1921-07-08 - 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: The China Mail
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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-11 - 1921-07-12
Summary:

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

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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: 1921-07-11 - 1921-07-11
Summary:

Commencing at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., we are showing episodes 1, 2, 3 and 4 of 'The Son of Tarzan,' episodes 1 and 2 of 'Daredevil Jack' and comedies, 16 reels of first-class film. Don't forget that the Woping dress circle is the coolest in the colony. Friday, July 15th at…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
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, and 'Daredevil Jack' episodes 1 and 2. The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mabel Normand in 'Sis Hopkins,' 'Bringing Up Father' and British Gazette. The Kowloon: at 9.15,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-13 - 1921-07-13
Summary:

Wo Ping Theatre: At 2.30 & 7.15, episodes 5 of 'The Son of Tarzan' and episodes 3 & 4 of 'Daredevil Jack.' The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Mabel Normand in 'Sis Hopkins,' 'Bringing Up Father' and British Gazette. The Kowloon: At 9.15,…

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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.…