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: 1923-03-24
Summary:

Tonight, Coronet Theatre will be screening 'My Wild Irish Rose' for the last time. Tomorrow it will be followed by 'The Cinema Murder,' featuring Marion Davies. Next week, the theatre will be screening 'The Sheik's Wife.' Being filmed in Arab, the picture…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-24
Summary:

My Wild Irish Rose' will be screened for the last time at the Coronet Theatre tonight. Then, it will be followed by 'The Cinema Murder' tomorrow, with Marion Davies as the star. After that, 'The Sheik's Wife' will be the principal attraction next week. Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-24
Summary:

With tonight's screening the highly successful season of 'My Wild Irish Rose' at the Coronet comes to an end. Tomorrow the picture gives place to an entertaining film entitled 'The Cinema Murder' which features Marion Davies and is being shown just for one day. 'The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-26 - 1923-03-26
Summary:

The Sheik's Wife,' a Henry Roussel production, featuring Marcel Vibert and Emmy Lynn with an all-star cast. Also showing Larry Semon in 'Golf.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-26 - 1923-03-27
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Sheik's Wife' and Larry Semon in 'Golf.' The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Charles Ray in 'The Egg Crate Wallop' and Harold Lloyd Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-26 - 1923-03-26
Summary:

A Vitagraph special, 'The Sheik's Wife' will be shown at the Coronet. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-26 - 1923-03-27
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Sheik's Wife,' and Larry Semon in 'Golf.' The Star: Today at 5.30 & 9.15, Charles Ray in 'The Egg Crate Wallop,' and Harold Lloyd Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-26
Summary:

The Sheik's Wife' will be today's main attraction at the Coronet Theatre. The scenes were actually filmed in Arabia by cameramen who made journeys by caravan to the interior of the desert and there secured unique pictures of Arab life and customs which set a note of convincing…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-26
Summary:

Filmed entirely in the vast deserts of Arabia, 'The Sheik's Wife,' which the Coronet management are screening today, is really a travel picture with a powerfully dramatic plot based upon the experiences of a young English girl who married an Arab Sheik.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-26 - 1923-03-27
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Sheik's Wife' and Larry Semon in 'Golf.' The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Charles Ray in The Egg Crate Wallop and Harold Lloyd comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-27 - 1923-03-27
Summary:

It will soon be the talk of the town, 'The Sheik's Wife.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-27
Summary:

The Sheik's Wife,' directed by M. Henry-Roussell [sic], is the current attraction at the Coronet Theatre. The leading roles are taken by Marcel Vibert and Emmy Lynn. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-27
Summary:

The best brains in French filmdom helped to produce 'The Sheik's Wife' which Coronet audiences enjoyed thoroughly when it was shown to them for the first time yesterday. The film is directed by M. Henry Roussell [sic] and starred by Emmy Lynn.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-28 - 1923-03-28
Summary:

The Sheik's Wife' is the kind of picture upon which was built the reputation of the Coronet. It is showing together with Larry Semon in 'Golf' tonight till Saturday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-28 - 1923-03-29
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Sheik's Wife' and Larry Semon in 'Golf.' The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Enid Bennett in 'The Virtuous Thief.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-28 - 1923-03-29
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Sheik's Wife,' and Larry Semon in 'Golf.' The Star: Today at 5.30 & 9.15, Enid Bennett in 'The Virtuous Thief.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-28 - 1923-03-29
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Sheik's Wife' and Larry Semon in 'Golf.' The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Enid Bennett in The Virtuous Thief.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-29 - 1923-03-29
Summary:

The Coronet: Friday and Saturday, March 30 and 31, last performances of 'The Sheik's Wife.' Sunday only, Dorothy Dalton in 'Black Is White.' Commencing Monday, April 2, Harold Lloyd in 'Dr. Jack.' The Star: Friday and Saturday, March 30 and 31, Robert Harron…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-29
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-30 - 1923-03-30
Summary:

The captain superintendent of police having ordered the withdrawal of 'The Sheik's Wife,' the management of the Coronet offer their apologies to those who had intended to see this film tonight or tomorrow. They will screen instead 'The Sea Wolf' in 7 reels, the film…