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: 1919-05-24
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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-02 - 1919-06-09
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., the management of the Coronet presents 'My Four Years in Germany,' the authorised film version of the astounding revelations of the Kaiser's plot for world conquest by Ambassador James W. Gerard. Special musical programme. Prices: dress circle, $3.00; stalls…

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Headline: Theatre Royal
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-04 - 1919-06-09
Summary:

Ambassador James W. Gerard's 'My Four Years in Germany,' for two nights only. Saturday and Monday, June 7th and 9th. Commencing at 9.15 p.m. Prices: $3, $2 and $1. Booking at Moutries's. June 4 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. The First National Exhibitor's Circuit,…

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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: 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: 1922-08-29 - 1922-08-29
Summary:

Patrons of the Coronet: I want your opinion! I have booked a picture which I do not like, but which the trade papers, praise up to the skies! The picture is 'The Revenge of Tarzan' and it is showing at the Coronet tonight. I am willing to admit that having seen both 'Tarzan of the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-19
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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-23
Summary:

Mae Murray has again shown the possibilities of the romantic, rapidly-moving and highly dramatic brand of picture play in a Tiffany production under Metro release, 'Fascination,' presented by Robert Z. Leonard, which opened yesterday at the Queen's Theatre. Her previous Metro…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-23
Summary:

Yesterday, Queen's Theatre screened the Metro star Mae Murray's latest photoplay 'Fascination' presented by Robert Z. Leonard.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-23
Summary:

Mae Murray has again shown the possibilities of the romantic and dramatic brand of picture play. In her Metro release, 'Fascination,' presented by Robert Z. Leonard, which opened yesterday at the Queen's Theatre, the famous star has a picture even more vital and vivid than her…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-24
Summary:

Mae Murray's newest Metro release, 'Fascination,' presented by Robert Z. Leonard, is showing at the Queen's Theatre. The interior setting was designed by Charles Cadwallader. Murray's previous picture was 'Peacock Alley.' Plot and production highlights included…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-24
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is screening Mae Murray's Metro picture 'Fascination' which is directed by Robert Z. Leonard. Most of the scenes were laid in Spain and the interior settings were designed by Charles Cadwallader who also worked in Miss Murray's previous picture '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-24
Summary:

In Mae Murray's newest Metro picture, 'Fascination,' which is presented by Robert Z. Leonard at the Queen's Theatre, most of the scenes are laid in Spain. The interior settings were designed by Charles Cadwallader, who built the Paris café scene for Miss Murray's…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-25
Summary:

Fascination,' the latest Mae Murray production, which is presented by Robert Z. Leonard, is now running for the last time today at the Queen's Theatre. Miss Murray previous Metro screen success was 'Peacock Alley' from a story of Ouida Bergere. 'Fascination' is…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-25
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is screening Mae Murray's Metro picture 'Fascination' which is directed by Robert Z. Leonard, for the first time today. The story is written by Edmund Goulding, who is known for his other creations like 'Meacock Alley' [sic] from a story of Ouida…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-25
Summary:

Fascination,' the latest Mae Murray production, which is presented by Z. Leonard, reveals the famous star in the most ambitious of her roles. No other character that she portrayed requires as much difficult emotional acting as 'Fascination,' which is running for the last time…