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: 1923-08-14
Summary:

In 'Nanook of the North,' the Coronet has secured for the Hongkong cinema-going public a film of more than usual interest. It is a picture of Eskimo life, taken by Mr. Robert J. Flattery [sic], in the Arctic Regions. During the ten years of exploration in the Polar Regions with the Sir…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-15 - 1923-08-15
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Constance Talmadge in 'In Search of a Sinner.' Tomorrow, Thursday, August 16th, Mary Pickford in 'The Hoodlum.' Friday, August 17th, Katherine MacDonald in 'The Notorious Miss Lisle.' Saturday, August 18th, 'Nanook of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-15
Summary:

Cinema patrons have a wonderful opportunity the remainder of this week to see some of the Coronet's recent successes, which are being screened in place of the new Arctic Regions picture, 'Nanook of the North,' which has unfortunately been delayed in transit. Today, 'In Search…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-18 - 1923-08-18
Summary:

Nanook of the North.' Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-18 - 1923-08-18
Summary:

Here at last, the film you have all been waiting for, 'Nanook of the North,' an authentic record of life in the realms of eternal ice and snow. One week commencing tonight at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15. Usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-18
Summary:

Nanook of the North,' the famous Arctic Pathe production, is to be screened at Coronet today. The photoplay introduces two entirely new personalities, Nanook, 'The Bear,' and Nyla, 'The Smiling One.' Nyla is said to have a 'real million dollar smile,' but at…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
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.' Matinee $1.00 and 60 cents; soiree $1.50 and $1.00.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-21 - 1923-08-22
Summary:

The Coronet: Only one kick has been registered against 'Nanook of the North' and that is 'it is not long enough.' It is showing from today till Friday at usual prices. The Star: Tonight and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, 'Under Crimson Skies,' a Universal-Jewel…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-21
Summary:

Nanook of the North, the big Pathe feature now showing at the Coronet, is in every way a really fine production. It is the first motion picture depicting the actual life of the Eskimo. The picture was made by Robert J. Flattery [sic], engineer and explorer of Sir William MacKenzie's…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-22 - 1923-08-22
Summary:

In response to the many queries of our patrons as to why we did not increase our prices for 'Nanook of the North.' We have to give credit to Messrs Pathe Orient for their very reasonable charge for this picture.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-22
Summary:

The Pathe film of the Arctic 'Nanook of the North,' continues to attract enthusiastic audiences to the Coronet. It is the only production ever filmed wholly in Arctic conditions and dealing from beginning to ending with the fascinating life drama of native characters.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-23 - 1923-08-23
Summary:

The typhoon weather has lost the Coronet the word-of-mouth advertising it is entitled to in connection with 'Nanook of the North.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-23 - 1923-08-23
Summary:

Nanook of the North.'

34
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-24 - 1923-08-24
Summary:

Tonight, last showing of 'Nanook of the North.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-25
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) Sir, – I am constrained by a letter that I have just received from a valued patron of the Coronet to ask the hospitality of your columns either to confirm my correspondent in his views or to vindicate my judgment. I have been advertising the limit the film that was…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-07 - 1923-09-08
Summary:

Robin Hood' is coming.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-12 - 1923-09-12
Summary:

Tonight, 'Foolish Wives.' Next week, 'Robin Hood.' After that, 'Orphans of the Storm,' 'Tess of the Storm Country,' 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame,' 'The Prisoner of Zenda,' and 'Peacock Alley.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-17 - 1923-09-18
Summary:

Keep Saturday free for Douglas Fairbanks in 'Robin Hood.' September 17 Remarks: Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-17
Summary:

The Coronet management announces that by special request of numerous patrons, Douglas Fairbanks' successful feature, 'The Mark of Zorro,' will be shown for one day only on Tuesday. 'Wild Honey' will be screened for the last time today, and for Saturday, the spectacular…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-18
Summary:

As played by Douglas Fairbanks in his elaborate screen production, 'Douglas Fairbanks in Robin Hood,' a United Artists release coming to the Coronet Theatre next Saturday, this character compels unstinted admiration, his charmingly romantic penchant being especially stressed in this…