A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-22
Summary:

The popularity of cinemas will be enhanced this festive week and the management of the Coronet Theatre, ever cognizant of the needs of the public, have led the way with an arrangement for a number of super productions which, cramped into the span of a week's screening, will provide…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-21
Summary:

Through the Back Door,' starring Mary Pickford, will be shown at the Coronet Theatre today. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-21
Summary:

Through the Back Door,' starring Mary Pickford, begins at the Coronet today. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-21
Summary:

Today onwards, Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'Through the Back Door,' starring Mary Pickford. The film is a characterization of her own career. The scenic side of the film has been very capably handled. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-22
Summary:

Through the Back Door,' in which Mary Pickford takes the principal role, is the current attraction at the Coronet Theatre. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-22
Summary:

Admirers of Mary Pickford have an opportunity in 'Through the Back Door,' which will be screen in Coronet. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-22
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-22
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening 'Through the Back Door' starring Mary Pickford. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-24
Summary:

It is announced by the Coronet management that with every ticket for a reserved seat at the theatre during the next two weeks will be given a form containing a list of hundred of the outstanding pictures that have been shown at the Coronet up to date. From this list, patrons are invited to vote…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-24
Summary:

The Coronet management provided an opportunity for patrons to consider the best twenty pictures in their order of merit. In the meantime, Mary Pickford will be seen for the last time in 'Through the Back Door' and 'Steelheart.' 'When the Clouds Roll By' starred by…

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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: 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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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,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-15
Summary:

Cinema patrons have a wonderful opportunity the remainder of this week to see some of the Coronet's recent successes, which are being screened in place of the new Arctic Regions picture, 'Nanook of the North,' which has unfortunately been delayed in transit. Today, 'In Search…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-18
Summary:

Coronet Theatre recently screened 'Hunting Big Game in Africa.' Now the theatre is going to screen the photoplay entitled 'Nanook of the North' which gives a detailed view into the life of the Arctic Region. The photoplay was taken by Mr. Robert J. Flattery [sic] who spent a…

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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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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.