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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-08 - 1920-01-12
Summary:

Commencing Friday, Pathe presents Fannie Ward in 'Our Better Selves,' a five-act dram of renunciation and self-sacrifice. Matinee: Frank Keenan in 'Gates of Brass.' January 9 remarks: British Gazette and Harold Lloyd comedy. Booking at Anderson's. January 10 remarks:…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-08 - 1920-01-08
Summary:

Commencing Friday, 9th January, Pathe presents Fannie Ward in 'Our Better Selves,' a five-act drama of renunciation and self-sacrifice. Matinee daily at 5.15 p.m., Frank Keenan in 'Gates of Brass.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-08
Summary:

The entire action of 'Our Better Selves,' Pathe's latest extra selected star photoplay, occurs in Paris, on the Rivera, and in rural France. This photoplay comes to the Victoria Theatre on Friday night and it features Miss Fannie Ward.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-08
Summary:

Our Better Selves,' the Fannie Ward Extra Selected Star Photoplay [sic] will be presented at the Victoria Theatre tomorrow night. Film synopsis included. Fannie Ward also had a powerful leading role in her previous work, such as 'Common Clay' and 'The Cry of the Weak,'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-09 - 1920-01-10
Summary:

Friday to Monday, Fannie Ward, America's premier emotional star in a great five-act drama of renunciation and self-abnegation, 'Our Better Selves.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-09 - 1920-01-09
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Fannie Ward in 'Our Better Selves,' an extra selected star photoplay in five acts. Also British Gazette and Harold Lloyd comedy. Matinee today at 5.15 p.m., Frank Keenan in 'Gates of Brass.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-09
Summary:

Our Better Selves,' the latest Fannie Ward feature, plays at the Victoria Theatre tonight. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-09 - 1920-01-12
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Fannie Ward in 'Our Better Selves' in 5 acts. Also British Gazette and Harold Lloyd Comedy. Matinee today at 5.15 p.m., Frank Keenan in 'Gates of Brass.' Booking at Anderson's. January 10 Remarks: Band of the Wiltshire Regiment in attendance at 5 p.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-10 - 1920-01-10
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Fannie Ward in 'Our Better Selves,' an extra selected star photoplay in five acts. Matinees: today at 2.15 and 5 p.m., Frank Keenan in 'Gates of Brass.' Band of the Wiltshire Regiment in attendance at 5 p.m. performance. Tomorrow at 6 p.m., Baby Marie…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-12 - 1920-01-15
Summary:

Mollie King in 'Blind Man's Luck,' a fast action photo playof twentieth century smugglers. January 13 and 14 remarks: Matinee: Fannie Ward in 'Our Better Selves.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-12 - 1920-01-12
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 and matinee 5.15 p.m., Fannie Ward in 'Our Better Selves,' an extra selected star photoplay in five acts. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-13 - 1920-01-14
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Mollie King in 'Blind Man's Luck.' Matinee at 5.15 p.m., Fannie Ward in 'Our Better Selves.' Booking at Anderson's. January 14 Remarks: Band of the Wiltshire Regiment in attendance at the matinee.