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: 1923-04-21 - 1923-04-21
Summary:

Teaser ads for the film 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.' Remarks: The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-10 - 1923-05-10
Summary:

At The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., Anita Stewart in 'Virtuous Wives.' At The Star: Today at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-11 - 1923-05-12
Summary:

Friday, Saturday and Sunday for three days only at 2.15, 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-14 - 1923-05-16
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Wed. at 2.15, 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., last three nights of 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.' The Star: Tonight till Wed. at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., 'Dangerous Hours.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-15
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse' for two days. The final screening will take place on Wednesday evening.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-16
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse' for the last time tonight. The picture aptly exhibits the horrors of the Great War.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-26
Summary:

On Friday, Coronet Theatre will be screening 'The Four Horsemen' again. The full orchestra will play special music during the showing of the picture.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-27 - 1923-06-29
Summary:

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse' will be shown on Friday next for one day only at The Coronet.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-14
Summary:

Screening of the Arctic film 'Nanook of the North,' booked by the Coronet, had to be postponed. The picture is expected to return by Saturday. In the meantime, today the theatre will be screening 'The Brat,' tomorrow 'In Search of a Sinner' featuring Constance…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-18 - 1923-08-24
Summary:

The film you have all been waiting for! 'Nanook of the North,' one week commencing tonight at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 at usual prices. August 18 Remarks: Illustration included.

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-21
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening 'Nanook of the North.' The photoplay portrays a detailed view of the life of a family of Eskimos living in the Arctic region. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-22
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening the Pathe Eskimo production 'Nanook of the North.' The picture was taken by R. J. Flattery [sic], five times leader of Sir William Mackenzie's expeditions and provides a detailed view of human life in the North Pole. The scenes are located in the…

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Headline: The Sheik'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-22
Summary:

(To the Editor of the 'Hongkong Telegraph') Performances of Rudolph Valentino and Agnes Ayres in 'The Sheik' which is the current attraction at the Coronet Theatre, have been quite disappointing. The film lacked 'pop' and Rudolph Valentino's acting was nothing…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-03 - 1924-09-03
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., 'Humoresque' with special musical setting. The Star: Today only at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Paramount presents Ethel Clayton in 'A City Sparrow.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-09 - 1924-09-09
Summary:

The Coronet: Final showing today, Claire Windsor and Norman Kerry in 'The Acquittal.' The Star: Today & tomorrow at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Bryant Washburn and Lois Wilson in 'A Full House.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-10 - 1924-09-10
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., Bert Lytell, May McAvoy and Betty Compson in 'Kick In.' The Star: Today only at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Bryant Washburn and Lois Wilson in 'A Full House.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-08 - 1924-10-08
Summary:

The Coronet: 'Nanook of the North,' and Charlie Chaplin in 'The Fireman.' The Star: Today at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Ethel Clayton in 'Crooked Streets.' Paramount's great Chinese story of Shanghai. Usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-09 - 1924-10-09
Summary:

The Coronet: 'Nanook of the North,' and Charlie Chaplin in 'The Fireman.' The Star: Today till Saturday at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Geraldine Farrar in 'World and Its Women' [sic].

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-02 - 1924-12-10
Summary:

Rudolf [sic] Valentino's 'Blood and Sand' is the next anniversary month film masterpiece. December 3 Remarks: Rudolf [sic] Valentino was the hero of 'The Sheik' and 'The Four Horsemen' [sic]. December 6-9 Remarks: Today till Wed. at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15…