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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-12 - 1923-03-12
Summary:

The Coronet: John Barrymore in 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.' Wed. matinees, 'Baby Mine.' The Star: Tonight only, Bryant Washburn in 'Why Smith Left Home.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-12 - 1923-03-12
Summary:

Adolph Zukor presents John Barrymore in 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.' It is not a picture for children who will not be admitted. Photo included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-12 - 1923-03-12
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Wednesday, John Barrymore in 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.' Wednesday matinees, 'Baby Mine.' The Star: Tonight only, Bryant Washburn in 'Why Smith Left Home.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-12
Summary:

The film version of the famous story by Robert Louis Stevenson, 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,' will be shown at the Coronet Theatre today. The leading role is taken by Mr. John Barrymore. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-12
Summary:

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' written by Robert Louis Steveson, has become a moving picture which is being shown in Coronet today. Robert Louis Stevenson was also the author of 'Treasure Island,' 'Kidnapped.' The film is starred by John Barrymore.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-12
Summary:

Today, Coronet Theatre is going to screen the film version of Robert Louis Stevenson's 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.' Like his other stories such as 'Treasure Island,' 'Kidnapped,' etc., the success of 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' is nothing but natural.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-12 - 1923-03-12
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Wednesday, John Barrymore in 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.' Wednesday, matinee, Baby Mine. The Star: Tonight only, Bryant Washburn in 'Why Smith Left Home.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-13 - 1923-03-14
Summary:

The Coronet: John Barrymore in 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.' Wed. matinees, 'Baby Mine.' The Star: Tue. & Wed. at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Charles Ray in 'Bill Henry.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-14
Summary:

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,' a film version of the story written by R. L. Stevenson with the same name, is the current attraction at the Coronet Theatre. The principal role is by Mr. John Barrymore. Film synopsis 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-…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-14
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening the film version of Joseph Hergesheimer's story 'The Bright Shawl' featuring Richard Barthelmess and Dorothy Gish. A large part of the story was filmed in Cuba. The film was directed by John S. Robertson who is famous for productions like…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-14
Summary:

A picture representing the most ambitious undertaking Richard Barthelmess has yet made for the screen comes to the Queen's Theatre today for an engagement of four days. It is the film version of Joseph Hergesheimer's popular story, 'The Bright Shawl,' dealing with the days of…