A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-29
Summary:

The last screening of 'Everywoman' will take place at the Coronet on Sunday. Monday will have Blanche Sweet and Harold Lloyd in a tip-top comedy and a film of 1922 Derby with a slow motion picture of the finish.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-31
Summary:

The winning of Captain Cuttle in 1922 Derby just arrived and is being screened as on the items in Coronet Theatre today. The rest of the programme included 'Her Unwilling Husband' starring Blanche Sweet and there is also Harold Lloyd in 'Now or Never.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-31
Summary:

Today, Coronet Theatre is going to screen the famous 1922 Derby which was won by Captain Cuttle. The Theatre will also present two comedies, 'Her Unwilling Husband,' starring Blanche Sweet and 'Now or Never,' starring Harold Lloyd.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-07
Summary:

Hunting Big Game in Africa,' which ran the production for a whole month in London Pavillion, is now secure by Mr. H. W. Ray of Hongkong Amusements, and will be shown in Coronet shortly. Film plot included.

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

A few years ago, two men by the name of Snow spent three years in Africa filming wild animals. The film entitled 'Hunting Big Game' was released in London and it proved to be such a great hit that the London Pavilion ran the production for the whole month. Mr. H.W. Ray of the Hongkong…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-10 - 1923-07-12
Summary:

As title.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-27
Summary:

Commencing tomorrow, Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'Hunting Big Game in Africa.' Two American hunters H. A. and Sidney Snow travelled sixty thousand miles through wildest Africa to get the film. Various encounters of the party with different animals are filmed. The picture shows…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-28 - 1923-07-31
Summary:

Commencing tonight, 'Hunting Big Game in Africa with Gun and Camera' by H. A. Snow. July 30 - August 1 Remarks: Presented by Carl Laemmle. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-28 - 1923-08-03
Summary:

Commencing tonight, 'Hunting Big Game' in Africa with Gun and Camera by H. A. Snow. Prices: 2.30, $1.00 and 50 cents; 5.15, $1.50 and 80 cents; 7.15, 80 and 40 cents; 9.15, $2.00 and $1.00. July 28 Remarks: Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-30
Summary:

Hunting Big Game in Africa,' which ran well in London Pavillion, is now showing in Coronet. It was produced by Mr. H. A. and Sid Snow. Production details included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-30
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening a super-film entitled 'Hunting Big Game in Africa.' Mr. H. A. and Sid. Snow travelled over 50,000 miles for this film. Enjoying immense success in London, the picture takes the audiences right into the heart of the jungle and people can enjoy spectacles of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-31
Summary:

Coronet Theatre continues to screen the H.A. Snow's Oakland Expedition to Africa entitled 'Hunting Big Game in Africa,' with packed houses. The picture is one of the best thrillers ever shown in the colony and demonstrates the sincerity of purpose and determination of the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-02
Summary:

Hunting Big Game in Africa' will be screened today and tomorrow at Coronet for two more days.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-02
Summary:

Today and tomorrow are the last days of screening of 'Hunting Big Game in Africa' in the Coronet Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-03
Summary:

Tonight, for the last time, Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'Hunting Big Game in Africa.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-18
Summary:

Coronet Theatre recently screened 'Hunting Big Game in Africa.' Now the theatre is going to screen the photoplay entitled 'Nanook of the North' which gives a detailed view into the life of the Arctic Region. The photoplay was taken by Mr. Robert J. Flattery [sic] who spent a…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-20 - 1923-08-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight till Friday, 'Nanook of the North.' Four times daily at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15. The Star: Tonight at 5.30 and 9.15, 'Hunting Big Game in Africa with Gun and Camera' by H. A. Snow. Matinee, $1.00 and 60 cents; soiree, $1.50 and $1.00. Illustration…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-24
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'The Mark of Zorro' featuring Douglas Fairbanks. The period is that of Mexican California about a hundred years ago. Quality performance from Mr. Fairbanks makes the film an absolute treat to watch. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-25 - 1923-08-31
Summary:

Tonight till Friday for one full week, United Artists presents Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Mark of Zorro.' Price details included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-25
Summary:

Who does not remember Douglas Fairbanks' every exploit in 'The Three Musketeers'? Now he comes again in 'The Mark of Zorro,' which will be the attraction at Coronet today.