A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-04-05 - 1920-04-07
Summary:

Super season. Now showing 'Lord and Lady Algy.' Next change, Geraldine Farrar in 'Shadows.' April 6 and 7 remarks: 'It's a Hard Life,' British Gazette, final episode of 'The Circus King.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-05 - 1920-04-06
Summary:

One after another all the world's greatest photoplays, now showing 'Lord and Lady Algy.' Next change, Geraldine Farrar in 'Shadows.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-04-08 - 1920-04-08
Summary:

Geraldine Farrar in Goldwyn's photoplay 'Shadows.' A drama of Eastern days and Alaskan nights in 6 parts. Another first-rate Snub comedy, 'Looking for Trouble' and Pathe news.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-08 - 1920-04-13
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the second big picture, the world-famous operatic star, Geraldine Farrar in 'Shadows,' the tale of a woman at bay and of the man who paid the price. You've heard her on the Victor. See her on the screen. Super production prices. April 8 Remarks: Film…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-08 - 1920-04-08
Summary:

You've heard her on the Victor, see her on the screen, Geraldine Farrar, the world-famous operatic star in Goldwyn's gorgeous photoplay, 'Shadows,' a drama of Eastern days and Alaskan nights in 6 parts. Also another first-rate ‘Snub' comedy, 'Looking for Trouble…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-04-08 - 1920-04-13
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Geraldine Farrar in 'Shadows.' April 8 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'Shadows,' also ‘Snub' Comedy, 'Looking for Trouble' and Pathe News. Super-production prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-09 - 1920-04-09
Summary:

Why wait until Saturday to see 'Shadows'? There are lots of folks who cannot get down on any other day; leave Saturday for them and book your seat at the Coronet tonight.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-09
Summary:

Here is a picture that should break all records in attendance. It fairly bristles with good features, the chief one being the star, Geraldine Farrar. 'Shadows' is at the Coronet. In addition to it, there is an interesting Pathe News, showing scenes from London, California and Paris,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-13 - 1920-04-13
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., last performances of 'Shadows.' Tomorrow night, the third big picture.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-27 - 1920-07-27
Summary:

Goldwyn presents Geraldine Farrar and Lou Tellegen in the mammoth picturization of a great romance, 'Flame of the Desert,' the throbbing drama of a Desert Wooing in seven pulsating parts. You know what the name Goldwyn means on a photoplay; you have never yet seen a mediocre Goldwyn…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-18 - 1922-01-18
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Katherine MacDonald in 'The Beauty Market.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Geraldine Farrar in 'Shadows.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-18 - 1922-01-18
Summary:

The Coronet: 'The Beauty Market.' Kowloon Theatre: At 5.45 and 9.15, 'Shadows' and Snub comedy.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-13 - 1923-08-13
Summary:

There never was such a picture success as 'The Road to London.' Everyone who has seen it has enjoyed it; nothing but praise for it on all sides! Saturday night too, the first 'Our Gang' comedy to be shown in Hongkong has also gone over with a wallop! We had intended screening…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-13
Summary:

The exploit of Amundsen, Peary and other intrepid explorers in the Polar Regions are known to almost all, and now, thank Mr. Robert J. Flattery [sic], it is possible to see the hardships these men of adventure had to endure. It has remained for one man, Mr. Flattery [sic], to bring back to…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-13
Summary:

The Coronet has consented to postpone 'Nanook of the North' and screen 'The Road to London' and 'Saturday Morning' for one more day. 'Saturday Morning,' a two-reel Robin Comedy featuring Sunshine Sammy, is responsible for more laughter than many a comedy…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-14 - 1923-08-14
Summary:

Owing to S. S. Kauchow being delayed by typhoon, the management of the Coronet regret that the screening of 'Nanook' has had to postponed until Saturday! They announce instead four big revivals. Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Nazimova in 'The Brat.' Tomorrow, Wednesday,…

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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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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-15
Summary:

Nanook of the North,' which has been delayed in transit to Coronet, was not able to screen today while 'In Search of a Sinner' is a replacement attraction. The film starred Constance Talmadge. Tomorrow 'The Hoodlum' starring Mary Pickford will be screened. On Friday,…