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: 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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-24
Summary:

There is soon to be offered to the picture-going public of Hongkong, a sensational picture entitled 'Tarzan of the Apes.' A China Mail reporter had a chance to attend a private show in Coronet yesterday and provided details for this film. This picture will be followed by a sequel:…

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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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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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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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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-19
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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-12 - 1924-02-15
Summary:

Today at 5.30 p.m., Kowloon Dock A. D. C. presents The Rajah of Rajahpore. Tonight at 9.15, Douglas McClean [sic] in 'One a Minute.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-13
Summary:

Star Theatre will be staging a Kowloon Dock A. D. C. production entitled 'Rajah of Rajahpore' which made a good impression when putting on locally some time ago. The picture offering tomorrow night is a comedy entitled 'One a Minute' featuring Douglas MacLean.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-14 - 1924-02-16
Summary:

Tonight at 5.30 p.m., Kowloon Dock A. D. C. presents 'The Rajah of Rajahpore.' At 9.15, Douglas McLean in 'One a Minute.' February 15 Remarks: Tonight at 5.30 and 9.15, Douglas McLean in 'One a Minute.' Tomorrow, 'The Rajah of Rajahpore.' February 16…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-14 - 1924-02-14
Summary:

Today at 5.30, Kowloon Dock A. D. C. present the Rajah of Rajahpore. Tonight at 9.15, Douglas MacLean in the farcical comedy, 'One a Minute.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-14
Summary:

Tonight at 5:30, the Kowloon Dock A. D. C. will present their musical comedy entitled 'The Rajah of Rajahpore' at the Star Theatre. It was a big success when presented 'at home.' The picture will be repeated on Saturday at 9:15. The film tonight is Douglas MacLean's…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-15 - 1924-02-15
Summary:

Tonight at 5.30 and 9.15, Douglas MacLean in the farcical comedy, 'One a Minute.' Tomorrow at 9.15 p.m., Kowloon Dock A. D. C. present the Rajah of Rajahpore.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-16 - 1924-02-16
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 'Captain Kidd.' Today at 5.30, 'One a Minute.' Tonight at 9.15, Kowloon Dock A. D. C. present the Rajah of Rajahpore. Tickets $3.00, $2.00 and $1.00. Tomorrow at 6 p.m., Milton Sills in 'The Faith Healer.' Tomorrow at 9.15, orchestral concert.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-16 - 1924-02-16
Summary:

Today at 5.30 p.m., Douglas MacLean in 'One a Minute.' At 9.15 p.m., Kowloon Docks A. D. C. presents The Rajah of Rajahpore. Sunday at 6 p.m., 'The Faith Healer' (another 'Miracle Man'). At 9.15 p.m., orchestral concert.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-03
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-28 - 1924-07-28
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, D. W. Griffith's 'Judith of Bethulia' with Blanche Sweet, Mae Marsh, Lillian Gish, Dorothy Gish, Robert Haron [sic] & Henry B. Walthal [sic]. Also, B. A. T. Co.'s Chinese Education film of Traffic, 'Safety First.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-28 - 1924-07-28
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, D. W. Griffith's 'Judith of Bethulia' with Blanche Sweet, Mae Marsh, Lillian Gish, Dorothy Gish, Robert Haron [sic] and Henry B. Walthal [sic]. Also B. A. T. Co's Chinese educational film, 'Safety First.' The Star:…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-06 - 1924-09-13
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only, D. C. Goodman's 'What's Wrong with the Women?' and new round of 'Leather Pushers.' September 6 & 13 Remarks: Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-12 - 1924-09-12
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only, D. C. Goodman's most wonderful super-production, 'What's Wrong with the Women' and new round of 'Leather Pushers.'