A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-23 - 1919-05-26
Summary:

Tarzan of the Apes' to be followed immediately by 'The Romance of Tarzan.' May 24 Remarks: 'Tarzan of the Apes' from the world-famous story by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Showing Twice Daily at the Coronet. Commencing Monday next. Prices: 5.15 p.m. $1.00 and 50 cents; 9.15 p.m…

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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: 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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-02
Summary:

The Romance of Tarzan,' starring Cleo Madison, is showing at the Coronet theatre. This seven-part drama presents the concluding chapters of Edgar Rice Burroughs' 'Tarzan of the Apes.' Wilfred Lucas is the director and Bess Meredyth is the person who prepared the set.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-02 - 1919-06-04
Summary:

June 2, 3, 4 and 5, at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., for four nights only, 'The Romance of Tarzan.' Prices: 5.15 p.m., $1 and 6 cents; 9.15 p.m., $2 and $1.00. Booking at Robinson's. June 2 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. The concluding chapters of 'Tarzan of the Apes' from the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-04
Summary:

Vivid in characterization and gripping in plot is 'The Romance of Tarzan,' which visualizes the concluding chapters of Edgar Rice Burroughs' great story. It will be shown at the Coronet Theatre. Elmo Lincoln again takes the part of Tarzan, supported by Enid Markey.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-22 - 1920-01-22
Summary:

Goldwyn presents Mabel Normand in 'Dodging a Million' by Edgar Selwyn and A. M. Kennedy. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-20
Summary:

Other Men's Shoes,' Edgar Lewis' potent drama, released by Pathe, is showing now and until Thursday at the Coronet. The cast included Craufurd Kent [sic], Irene Boyle, Jean P. Wade, Phil Sanford and Bobby Connelly. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-21
Summary:

Other Men's Shoes,' the first Edgar Lewis production to be seen in Hongkong since 'The Barrier,' was very much to the liking of the large audiences that assembled last night at the Coronet, an additional attraction at the 9.15 performance being the augmented orchestra. Andrew…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-02-26 - 1921-03-02
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Sherry' in 7 parts. Also 'June Madness' featuring Eddie Boland. Phone 1743. February 26 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. 'Sherry,' produced by Edgar Lewis, from the novel by George Barr McCutcheon. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-02-26
Summary:

Edgar Lewis is an apostle of the outdoor picture, and he believes that it is the motion picture that can and should bring the great outdoors to the city-bound. He has produced a number of outdoor pictures, and the latest one is 'Sherry.' 'Sherry' is a photodramatization of a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-15
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre presents today the long-anticipated Edgar Lewis-Pathe feature, 'Lahoma'; film synopsis included. A 'Snub' Pollard Comedy entitled 'Insulting the Sultan' will be screened also.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-06 - 1922-10-06
Summary:

Edgar Lewis production, 'Sherry,' from the novel by George Barr McCutcheon. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-19 - 1923-05-19
Summary:

Sinister shadows, creaking stairs, a hand on the doorknob, a terrified girl! Edgar Allan Poe might have written 'Conflict.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-14
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-09 - 1924-08-09
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Tuesday, Mack Sennet [sic] presents Ben Turpin in 'The Shriek of Araby,' 'Trackers Pit,' a Goldwyn-Edgar-comedy, and Topical Budget 640, see Sir Robert Ho Tung at the Prime Minister's Reception! The Star: Today only at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m.,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-09 - 1924-08-09
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Tuesday, Mack Sennett presents Ben Turpin in 'The Shriek of Araby' and 'Teacher's Pet' [sic], a Goldwyn-Edgar Comedy. Also Topical Budget No. 670. The Star: Today only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., a Universal super feature, Baby Peggy in 'The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-11 - 1924-08-11
Summary:

The Coronet: Today & tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Mack Sennett's 'The Shriek of Araby' with Ben Turpin, Topical Budget 640, see Sir Robert Ho Tung at the Prime Minister's Reception, and 'Edgar and the Teacher's Pet.' The Star: Today only at 5.30…