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: 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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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-30 - 1919-07-31
Summary:

F. Marshall Sanderson will present on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. D. W. Griffith's colossal spectacle 'Intolerance'. The picture that has all the stars: Lillian Gish, Constance Talmadge, Bessie Love, Miriam Cooper and Elmo Lincoln (Tarzan). Sir Herbert Tree - Douglas Fairbanks -…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-30
Summary:

See D. W. Griffith's 'Intolerance' when it opens at the Coronet Theatre on Friday evening next, if you would be amazed and thrilled and fascinated by what has been called the most novel, stupendous and magnificent stage work the world has ever known. One performance will be given…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-16 - 1921-07-19
Summary:

Universal presents Elmo Lincoln in 'Under Crimson Skies' in 6 parts. July 16 Remarks: Elmo Lincoln is the celebrated star of 'Tarzan of the Apes,' picture included. There are also comedy and New Screen Magazine.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-16
Summary:

The newest Universal-Jewel production, 'Under Crimson Skies,' written by J. G. Hawks, directed by Rex Ingram and featuring Elmo Lincoln, will be the super-attraction at the Hongkong Theatre today. Those who love adventure and who revel in the tales of Jack London, Robert Louis…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-02 - 1921-09-05
Summary:

Friday, 2nd to Monday, 5th September, at 9.15 p.m., Zane Grey's 'Desert Gold' in 7 parts, starring E. K. Lincon [sic]. Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m. on Friday, 2nd, 'Dempsey Carpentier,' Saturday, 3rd, 'Woman & the Law'; 7.15 p.m. from Friday, 2nd to Monday…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-15 - 1922-11-16
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.15, 5.30, 9 sharp, 'Way Down East.' Kowloon Theatre: At 5.45 & 9.15 p.m., Elmo Lincoln in 'The Adventures of Tarzan' [sic], episodes 1 to 4.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-05 - 1923-02-07
Summary:

Today at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., E. K. Lincoln in 'The Inner Voice,' in 7 big reels, Comedy & Gazette.

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Headline: Intolerance
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-13 - 1923-04-25
Summary:

April 13-14 Remarks: Teaser ads. The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. April 21 Remarks: The greatest picture of all time, 'Intolerance' will be shown at the Star. The cast includes Lilian [sic] Gish, Mae Marsh, Seena Owen, Constance Talmadge,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-19 - 1923-05-21
Summary:

Commencing Monday, May 21st at 9 p.m. for three nights only, Bandman's Eastern Circuit Ltd. Presents Robert Courteneidce [sic] & W. E. Holloway's London Comedy and Dramatic Company in the following successess. Mon. 21st May, Claud Allister, Cherry Hardy, W. E. Holloway and Leslie…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-21 - 1923-05-21
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Sat. at 2.15, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., Priscilla Dean in 'Conflict.' The Star: Today at 5.30 p.m., 'The Idol Dancer.' May 21 Remarks: The Star - Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'The Second Mrs. Tanqueray.' It's a stage play. May 22 Remarks: The…

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-23
Summary:

Star Theatre presented a Courtneidge-Holloway theatrical production entitled 'Abraham Lincoln.' The play featured Mr. W. E. Holloway and Miss Cherry Hardy. The company's season closes tonight with 'The Bat,' a three-act mystery play.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-16 - 1923-07-19
Summary:

Partners of the Tide,' Irvin V. Willat's great story of the sea showing tonight till Thursday. July 16 Remarks: From the great novel by Joseph C. Lincoln. Distributed by Hodkinson. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-28 - 1923-08-29
Summary:

Tonight & tomorrow, E. K. Lincoln in 'Virtuous Men,' in 8 reels.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-20 - 1924-05-21
Summary:

Commencing Tuesday 20th until Thur. 22nd May at 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., Chefalo & Palermo Company, the world's magicians. Pictures shows at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Al Lincoln in 'Determination.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'Bride 13,' epis. 3 & 4. Price details included…

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Headline: Cinema Notes
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-21
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening 'Peacock Alley' featuring Mae Murray, for the last time tonight. Star Theatre will be screening a Paramount production by Lois Weber, entitled 'Too Wise Wives,' featuring Claire Windsor and Mona Lisa, for the last time tonight. The film…

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Headline: Milestones'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-10 - 1924-06-14
Summary:

June 10 Remarks: Teaser ads for the film 'Milestone.' The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. June 10 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5, the film is produced by Samuelson Film Co. with the famous British stars, Campbell Gullan, Owen Nares, Winfred […

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-11 - 1924-06-14
Summary:

Wed. 11th to Sat. 14th at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Samuelson presents Campbell Gullan, Owen Nares, Winfred [sic] Delevanti, Hubert Harben, Isobel Elsom, Ernest Graham, Minna Grey, Esme Hubbard and Mary Lincoln, in 'Milestones,' in 9 parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-23 - 1924-09-23
Summary:

The Coronet: Last showing today, Cecil B. DeMille's 'A Fool's Paradise' with Dorothy Dalton, Mildred Harris, Conrad Nagel and Theodore Kosloff. The Star: Today at 5.30 & 9.15, Joseph C. Lincoln's 'Partners of the Tide.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-24 - 1924-09-24
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Friday, Wallace Reid in 'What's Your Hurry?' and Ben Turpin in 'The Janitor.' The Star: Today at 5.30 & 9.15, Joseph C. Lincoln's 'Partners of the Tide.'