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: 1924-11-26
Summary:

Douglas Fairbanks is said to have put his last shirt on, or in, the production of his own film, 'The Thief of Bagdad' which is coming to the Coronet on Friday next. When shown at Drury Lane, it moved an eminent person to say: 'The Thief of Bagdad is one of the films that in one…

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-27 - 1924-11-27
Summary:

Advance booking has already started for 'The Thief of Bagdad,' which will be shown daily at 2.15, 5.15 and 9.15 (Sunday at 6 sharp and 9.15). Starting Saturday November 29th. Prices $2.00 and $1.00.

103
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-28 - 1924-11-28
Summary:

Tomorrow at 2.15, 5.15 and 9.15, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Thief of Bagdad.' Prices $2.00 and $1.00. Plot and illustration included.

104
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-28
Summary:

The name of Douglas Fairbanks has been sufficient to arouse interest in the Coronet Theatre's latest picture which commences tomorrow. Apart from that, there has been additional interest in the theme which has excited the restless Douglas to such a magnificent production. All the pantomimes…

105
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-29 - 1924-11-29
Summary:

Which starts on its seventh successful year as Hongkong's leading cinema. 'The Thief of Bagdad.' Next, Fox's feast of loveliness, 'The Queen of Sheba.' After which will follow the film that ran eighteen months at one theatre in New York and a full year at another in…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-29 - 1924-11-29
Summary:

Today at 2.15, 5.15 and 9.15, tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Thief of Bagdad.' Prices: $2.00 and $1.00. Illustration included.

107
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-29 - 1924-11-29
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Thief of Bagdad.' Prices $2 and $1. The Star: Today only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'Beau Revel.' Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, Rudolph Valentino in 'Moran of the Lady Letty.'…

108
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-01 - 1924-12-01
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Thief of Bagdad.' Prices: $2.00 and $1.00. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-01
Summary:

Commencing its seventh, and it is to be hoped equally successful year, the Coronet Theatre does so with notices on its portals reading: 'House full – this show.' In 'The Thief of Bagdad,' we find the restless Douglas Fairbanks at his superlative best. It is appreciated in…

110
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-01
Summary:

Cinema patrons have nothing to grumble at the fare recently, and now, provided for them, particularly at the Coronet and Star Theatres. At the former, we have Douglas Fairbanks probably the most popular of all male screen artists. At the Star, we have Rudolph Valentino who is rapidly coming to…

111
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-02 - 1924-12-02
Summary:

Last few nights of Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Thief of Bagdad.' Today till Thursday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15. Prices: $2.00 and $1.00.

112
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-03 - 1924-12-03
Summary:

Last three days of 'The Thief of Bagdad.' Today, tomorrow and Friday at 2.15, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Book early to avoid disappointment.

113
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-04 - 1924-12-04
Summary:

Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Thief of Bagdad.' Positively last two nights. Book early to avoid disappointment. Illustration included.

114
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-04 - 1924-12-05
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 2.15, 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Thief of Bagdad.' Saturday, December 6th, Rudolph Valentino in 'Blood and Sand.'

115
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-06
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) Sir, we consider that 'The Thief of Bagdad,' as appeared on the screen of the Coronet, is a lesson given to many of us that 'happiness must be earned,' but still it has a very deep significance to me. It gives me something of the evolution of…

116
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-08 - 1924-12-08
Summary:

In response to numerous requests, we have cabled to United Artists for permission to screen, 'The Thief of Bagdad' for two more days on its return from Canton. Announcement will be made in this paper when we receive their reply.

117
Headline: Cinema Prices
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-09
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) The Coronet Theatre, of Hongkong, has recently been showing a film entitled 'The Thief of Bagdad.' The film itself was very good, but may I ask why it is that the public of Hongkong are forced to pay such exorbitant prices at this theatre whenever they…

118
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-10 - 1924-12-10
Summary:

By special arrangement with United Artists, 'The Thief of Bagdad' will be shown again for two days. Thursday and Friday, December 18th and 19th.

119
Headline: Cinema Prices
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-12
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) We do not wish further to increase the bulk of the perennial correspondence on cinema prices – there is much that we could write, but has it not been written already ad nauseam? We do, however, consider the following cutting from the London Observer theatre…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-13 - 1924-12-13
Summary:

Seats are booking up rapidly for 'The Thief of Bagdad' on Thursday and Friday next. Do not miss this last opportunity of seeing the Coronet's greatest success.