A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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: 1919-07-31
Summary:

Intolerance,' D. W. Griffith's greatest spectacle, said to have cost two million dollars, to utilize the services of 125,000 people, and to take three years in the making, will commence an engagement of three nights at the Coronet Theatre. The cast included Mae Marsh, Lilian Gish,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-28
Summary:

Virtuous Men,' the Coronet's latest super film, is an ambitious production. It is under the direction of Ralph Ince. The cast includes such well-known names as E. K. Lincoln, Grace Darling, Robert W. Cummings, William B. Mack and Danny Hayes. Film synopsis included. In addition, the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-16
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre, theatre-goers will have an opportunity to see the latest Universal-Jewel production entitled 'Under Crimson Skies' featuring the Colossus of the screen, Elmo Lincoln, the celebrated star of 'Tarzan of the Apes' and 'The Romance of Tarzan.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-02
Summary:

Desert Gold,' Benjamin B. Hampton and Eltinge F. Warner's picture of the widely-read Zane Grey's novel, which distributed by W. W. Hodkinson through Pathe Exchange Inc. comes to the World Theatre. The main cast included Eileen Percy and E. K. Lincoln. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-24
Summary:

The string band of the s.s. President Lincoln will provide the music at tonight's dance at the Kowloon Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-17
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-19
Summary:

For the first time since its opening, the Star Theatre in Kowloon will feature Drama in its performances. Commencing on Monday night, the Courtneidge-Holloway Company will stage 'The Second Mrs. Tanqueray,' 'Abraham Lincoln,' and 'The Bat.' Coupled with the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-21
Summary:

Three of the more serious dramas in the Courtneidge-Holloway Company's repertoire have been chosen for presentation during their three nights' session at the Star Theatre in Kowloon. Their opening piece will be Sir Arthur Pinero's famous drama 'The Second Mrs. Tanqueray,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-16
Summary:

Packed with thrills is the melodrama of the sea, 'Partners of the Tide,' which commences today at the Coronet. It is a film adaptation of Joseph C. Lincoln's novel. Film plot included. The cast includes Daisy Robinson, Jack Perrin, Gordon Mullen.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-23
Summary:

The kiddies are going to get a real treat in the exciting historical Wild West drama coming to the Star, 'Buffalo Bill.' This picture is in 18 episodes. General Grant, Abraham Lincoln, Gen. Robt. E. Lee, Sitting Bull, Sioux Indian Chief, and all who helped to make early American…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-14
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-14
Summary:

One of the most widely heralded of this season's photoplays is announced as coming to the Coronet Theatre. It is 'Quincy Adams Sawyer,' a Metro-SL picture based on the famous story of New England life. So great was the popularity of the printed narrative by Charles Felton Pidgin…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-19
Summary:

The Metro production 'Quincy Adams Sawyer,' which comes to the Coronet today, is yet another of those new style pictures which leaves behind all the old trite situations. The story is taken from the widely-read novel by Charles Felton Pidgin. The cast in the film is an exceptional one…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-24
Summary:

Showing at the Star Theatre for the last time this evening is Joseph Lincoln's masterful sea story, 'Partners of the Tide,' which has been filmed with notable realism.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-10
Summary:

Norma Talmadge has never been surrounded by a stronger cast than that which appears in her latest screen production, a picturization of Bayard Vellier's [sic] tremendously popular stage play, 'Within the Laws,' which comes to the Queen's Theatre today. Film plot included. The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-30
Summary:

Commencing today, picture-goers will see at the Queen's Theatre, Mary Philbin's new Universal-Jewel starring vehicle, and her first big role since 'Merry-Go-Round.' The story, 'Fools' Highway,' adapted from Owen Kildare's life-story of the Bowery, 'My…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-06
Summary:

A photoplay made from Grace H. Flandrau's 'bestseller,' 'Being Respectable,' is the attraction at the World Theatre. Monte Blue and Marie Prevost are best known among the players. Louise Fazenda is also prominent in the cast. Irene Rich and Theodore von Eltz are other…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-07
Summary:

Two of the most promising young people in motion pictures combine their efforts to make the Grace Flandrau novel, 'Being Respectable.' They are Phil Rosen, the young director who came into the limelight with success of 'Abraham Lincoln,' and Dorothy Farnum, one of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-13
Summary:

London, January 15 – Public opinion is shocked at the announcement that a film company has purchased the fine old Sibthrop mansion – said to be one of the most magnificent specimens of Georgian mansion 120 years old – for the sole purpose of burning it to the ground as part of a film. The…