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: 1921-11-26 - 1921-11-26
Summary:

Dead Men Tell No Tales,' from the famous novel by E. W. Hornung, is being shown at The Coronet. The all-cast cast includes Catherine Calvert. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-26
Summary:

Spectacular scenes of a burning ship and an explosion at sea are presented with realism in 'Dead Men Tell No Tales,' the story of crime, love, and courage showing at the Coronet Theatre this evening. Based on the book by E. W. Hornung, this Vitagraph masterpiece transposes to the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-26
Summary:

Dead Men Tell No Tales,' the Vitagraph special production, will be shown at the Coronet Theatre this evening. The plot and subject matter of the film (the novel) is written by E. W. Hornung, the author of 'Raffles.' The leading feminine role is played by Catherine Calvert. Film…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-26
Summary:

Dead Men Tell No Tales,' a Vitagraph masterpiece, is being shown at the Coronet Theatre this evening. Based on the famous book by E. W. Hornung. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-28
Summary:

At the Coronet Theatre, 'Dead Men Tell No Tales' is now being screened. It is written by the author of 'Raffles,' E. W. Hornung, and filmed by Vitagraph.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-29
Summary:

Dead Men Tell No Tales,' the tremendous melodrama of dark deeds and breathless perils, hight romance and startling surprises continues to draw crowded houses at the Coronet Theatre. The film is based on the famous story by E. W. Hornung. The explosion of the ship at sea is presented with…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-29
Summary:

Dead Men Tell No Tales' continues to draw crowded houses at the Coronet Theatre. The film was based on the story by E. W. Hornung. Plot highlights included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-31
Summary:

The Yellow Typhoon' winds up at the Grand tonight and Mr. Buster Keaton will also launch his remarkable craft for the very final time. An interesting programme tomorrow includes the film version of 'Dead Men Tell No Tales.' It was written by E. W. Hornung, famous author of '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-02
Summary:

The name of E. W. Hornung is associated with many fine stories of the adventurous kind. 'Raffles' was probably his greatest, but in 'Dead Men Tell No Tales,' he had another almost, if not equally good. Now Vitagraph, following the modern tendency of 'film-ize' well-…