A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-02
Summary:

The Romance of Tarzan,' starring Cleo Madison, is showing at the Coronet theatre. This seven-part drama presents the concluding chapters of Edgar Rice Burroughs' 'Tarzan of the Apes.' Wilfred Lucas is the director and Bess Meredyth is the person who prepared the set.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-05-26 - 1920-05-28
Summary:

Wilfred Lucas in a brilliant picture play founded on the fine old poem 'Jim Bludso.' Adapted from the poems by the Hon. John Hay Secretary of the State during the McKinley administration.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-26 - 1920-05-28
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Wilfred Lucas in a brilliant picture play founded on the fine old poem, 'Jim Bludso,' adapted from the poems by the late Hon. John Hay, secretary of State during the McKinley administration. A Story of a steamboat engineer who braves death so that others may…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-05-26 - 1920-05-28
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Wilfred Lucas in 'Jim Bludso,' adapted from the poems by John Hay.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-08 - 1921-06-10
Summary:

J. Stuart Blackton, the Master of Screencraft, presents 'The Judgment House' [sic] in 6 reels, featuring Wilfred Lucas at usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-08 - 1921-06-10
Summary:

Tonight until Friday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., J. Stuart Blackton presents 'The Judgment House' in 6 reels, featuring Wilfred Lucas. Usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-08 - 1921-06-10
Summary:

Tonight until Friday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., J. Stuart Blackton presents 'The Judgment House' in 6 reels, featuring Wilfred Lucas. Usual prices.

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-12
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre has been undergoing extensive renovation, and it will reopen on Saturday, with 'A Woman of Pleasure,' filmed by Jesse D. Hampton for Pathe. The story was written by James Willard. Meanwhile, Miss Sweet takes a role in the film, and is given support by Wheeler Oakman…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-12
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre is delighted to bring Blanche Sweet before the public again in her newest Pathe picture 'A Woman of Pleasure.' Miss Sweet came back to screen recently from 'The Unpardonable Sin.' Then Jesse D. Hampton induced her to sign a contract calling for her service…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-12
Summary:

The Westerners,' which was the principal attraction at the World Theatre last night, is a picturization of Stewart Edward White's famous novel of the same name, produced by Benjamin B. Hampton for Great Authors Picture, Inc. and enacted by screen artists as Roy Stewart, Mildred Manning…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-05
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-11 - 1922-05-11
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Right of Way' with Bert Lytell, and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Last showing tonight, Mabel Normand in 'Sis Hopkins,' 'Snub' Comedy and British Gazette.

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

Bert Lytell's 'The Right of Way' by Sir Gilbert Parker. Picture included.

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

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Right of Way' with Bert Lytell and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Last showing tonight, Mabel Normand in 'Sis Hopkins,' ‘Snub' Comedy and British Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-11
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen Sir Gilbert Parker's 'The Right of Way' this evening. After winning him a knighthood as a novel, the photoplay promises to gain its author further renown. Bert Lytell plays the leading role. The producers and Screen Classics Inc. deserve…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-11 - 1922-05-11
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Right of Way' with Bert Lytell. Also Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Last showing tonight, Mabel Normand in 'Sis Hopkins.' Also ‘Snub' Comedy and British Gazette.

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-12 - 1922-05-12
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Right of Way' with Bert Lytell, and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Friday and Saturday, Larry Semon in 'The Grocery Clerk,' and Mary Miles Minter in 'All Souls' Eve.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-12 - 1922-05-13
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Right of Way' with Bert Lytell and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Friday and Saturday, Larry Semon in 'The Grocery Clerk' and Mary Miles Minter in 'All Souls' Eve.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-12 - 1922-05-13
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Right of Way' with Bert Lytell. Also Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: 5.30 and 9.15, Larry Semon in 'The Grocery Clerk' and Mary Miles Minter in 'All Soul's Eve.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-13 - 1922-05-13
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight, the last showing of Bert Lytell in 'The Right of Way.' Tomorrow, Larry Semon in 'The Grocery Clerk.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight, the last showing of Larry Semon in 'The Grocery Clerk,' and Mary Miles Minter in 'All Souls' Eve.'