A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-29
Summary:

The last screening of 'Everywoman' will take place at the Coronet on Sunday. Monday will have Blanche Sweet and Harold Lloyd in a tip-top comedy and a film of 1922 Derby with a slow motion picture of the finish.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-31
Summary:

The winning of Captain Cuttle in 1922 Derby just arrived and is being screened as on the items in Coronet Theatre today. The rest of the programme included 'Her Unwilling Husband' starring Blanche Sweet and there is also Harold Lloyd in 'Now or Never.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-31
Summary:

Today, Coronet Theatre is going to screen the famous 1922 Derby which was won by Captain Cuttle. The Theatre will also present two comedies, 'Her Unwilling Husband,' starring Blanche Sweet and 'Now or Never,' starring Harold Lloyd.

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Headline: A Dog
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-04
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Headline: Nanook'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-21
Summary:

London, Sep 14 – 'Nanook' is a feature film attraction, in which the story of Eskimo woman is told. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-08
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-25
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-25
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-13
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-31 - 1923-07-31
Summary:

Nanook of the North,' words by Milt Hagen and Herb Crooker, music by Victor Nurnberg. Picture included.

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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,…