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: 1923-08-18
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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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-18 - 1923-08-24
Summary:

Commencing today, for one week, 'Nanook of the North.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-18 - 1923-08-18
Summary:

Commencing tonight for one week, 'Nanook of the North.' Picture and plot included.

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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: 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: 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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-21
Summary:

A wonderful Arctic picture, 'Nanook of the North' is available at Coronet. Production and story details included.

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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: 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: 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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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.'

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-24
Summary:

An in-depth article about the impact and the review of the Film 'Nanook,' which was shown at the Coronet before.

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-02
Summary:

A City Sparrow,' the new Paramount film which portrays Ethel Clayton as an Apache dancer will be screened in the Star Theatre for the last time this evening.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-02
Summary:

Ethel Clayton appears in the novel role of an Apache dancer in her new Paramount picture, 'A City Sparrow,' which will be shown at the Star Theatre this evening. This marks a distinct departure of Miss Clayton, who has been appearing recently in stories of married life, notably, '…

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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.'