A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-11
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-05
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-05
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-05
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-05
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-19
Summary:

The Sheik,' a Paramount picture, is now showing at the Coronet Theatre. The film starred Agnes Ayres, Rudolph Valentino. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-19
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-19
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-19
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-19
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is currently screening a Paramount picture 'The Sheik' featuring Agnes Ayres and Rudolph Valentino. The film is still successfully running in all the great capitals of the world. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-22
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening the Paramount attraction 'The Sheik' for the last time today. The film stars Rudolph Valentino and Agnes Ayres.

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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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Headline: Cinema Pictures
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-23
Summary:

(To the Editor of the 'Hongkong Telegraph') J. McCabe rose voice against poor performances and film presentation at Hongkong Theatres. It is a high time for the public to protest against such poor presentations in the guise of masterpieces. The newspaper boasted a lot about the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-19
Summary:

This evening Kowloon cinema-goers will have an opportunity to compare Mack Sennet's [sic] 'The Shriek of Araby' with the picture parodied 'The Sheik' which was shown here a couple of weeks ago. It is a five reeled film, showing the adventures of Ben Turpin.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-30
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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
Summary:

Star Theatre will be screening 'A City Sparrow' starring Ethel Clayton, this evening. Miss Clayton is famous for her performances in married life stories like 'The Thirteenth Commandment' and 'Young Mrs. Winthrop.' The film is directed by Sam Wood and the story is…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-06
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-09
Summary:

In 'A Full House,' the Paramount feature which will be screened at the Star Theatre tonight and tomorrow night, Bryant Washburn, the well-known light comedian, takes the leading part. Film plot included.