A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-04 - 1924-12-04
Summary:

Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Thief of Bagdad.' Positively last two nights. Book early to avoid disappointment. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-04 - 1924-12-05
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 2.15, 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Thief of Bagdad.' Saturday, December 6th, Rudolph Valentino in 'Blood and Sand.'

83
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-05
Summary:

World Theatre is screening the Al Lichtman attraction 'The Girl Who Came Back.' The film is directed by Tom Forman. Mr. Forman was bothered by two of his cast members, Zasu Pitts and Kenneth Harlan, whose work with Constance Talmadge and later in 'Thorns and Orange Blossoms.…

84
Headline: Blood and Sand'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-05
Summary:

After Douglas Fairbanks' famous 'The Thief of Bagdad,' Coronet Theatre will be screening 'Blood and Sand' featuring Rudolph Valentino. The story is written by a world-famous Spanish writer who is known for his part in the 'Four Horsemen.'

85
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-06
Summary:

After Douglas Fairbanks' 'The Thief of Bagdad,' Rudolph Valentino's 'Blood and Sand' will be sufficient to draw the crowds to the Coronet. The writer of 'Blood and Sand' is the same as 'Four Horsemen.' Film plot included.

86
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-06
Summary:

From star to star with pleasurable frequency sums up the motto of the Coronet Theatre. One day Douglas Fairbanks in a story that will never be forgotten. Rudolph Valentino first burst into prominence in 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse,' and now, in another story by the same author…

87
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-06
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) Sir, we consider that 'The Thief of Bagdad,' as appeared on the screen of the Coronet, is a lesson given to many of us that 'happiness must be earned,' but still it has a very deep significance to me. It gives me something of the evolution of…

88
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-08 - 1924-12-19
Summary:

December 8 & 10 Remarks: In response to numerous requests, we have cabled to United Artists for permission to screen 'The Thief of Bagdad' for two more days on its return from Canton on Dec. 18th & 19th December 18-19 Remarks: It cost $3,000,000 and it took 18 months to make…

89
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-08 - 1924-12-08
Summary:

In response to numerous requests, we have cabled to United Artists for permission to screen, 'The Thief of Bagdad' for two more days on its return from Canton. Announcement will be made in this paper when we receive their reply.

90
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-08 - 1924-12-19
Summary:

By special arrangement with United Artists, 'The Thief of Bagdad' will be shown again for two days, Thursday and Friday, December 18th and 19th.

91
Headline: Cinema Prices
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-09
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) The Coronet Theatre, of Hongkong, has recently been showing a film entitled 'The Thief of Bagdad.' The film itself was very good, but may I ask why it is that the public of Hongkong are forced to pay such exorbitant prices at this theatre whenever they…

92
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-10 - 1924-12-10
Summary:

By special arrangement with United Artists, 'The Thief of Bagdad' will be shown again for two days. Thursday and Friday, December 18th and 19th.

93
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-13 - 1924-12-13
Summary:

Seats are booking up rapidly for 'The Thief of Bagdad' on Thursday and Friday next. Do not miss this last opportunity of seeing the Coronet's greatest success.

94
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-15 - 1924-12-16
Summary:

It is now certain that all seats for the two extra days of 'The Thief of Bagdad' will be booked in advance. Hurry up and secure yours.

95
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-16
Summary:

For two nights only, the Coronet is to show Douglas Fairbanks' 'The Thief of Bagdad.' Film plot included.

96
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-17
Summary:

For the brief period of two nights only, the Coronet is to show Douglas Fairbanks' 'The Thief of Bagdad.' Circumstances do not permit a longer run, and, as many who saw it on its first showing will want to see it again. In this picture, Douglas Fairbanks is shown in an altogether…

97
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-18 - 1924-12-18
Summary:

Showing today at 2.15, 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Thief of Bagdad.'

98
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-19 - 1924-12-19
Summary:

Latest home papers announce that 'The Thief of Bagdad' at Drury Lane has broken all western records! It is now busily engaged in doing the same thing at the Coronet.

99
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-23 - 1924-12-23
Summary:

Motion picture triumphs have been reached by such magnificent productions as 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Over the Hill,' 'Humoresque,' 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.' A still greater motion picture accomplishment has now been achieved by Chester…

100
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-12 - 1925-01-12
Summary:

We ask you to consider Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Pickford, D. W. Griffith and Charlie Chaplin, the four greatest names in the film world, whose pictures are released under the name of United Artists' Film Corporation. Even the most prejudiced observer has to admit that their productions are…