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: 1916-01-18
Summary:

Tonight at the Victoria Theatre the new programme includes a thrilling drama, in three parts entitled 'Neath the Lion's Paw'; also the one part drama 'The Fisher Girl's Folly' and several interesting and comic films.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-02
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-09
Summary:

Ben Turpin was seen in 'A Small Town Idol' some month ago and his new picture 'The Shriek of Araby' comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening. The picture also starred by Kathryn McGuire, produced by Max [sic] Sennett. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-09
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-09
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Headline: Comedy Feature
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-09
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-09
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-11
Summary:

The 'Shriek of Araby,' Mack Sennet's [sic] delightful burlesque of 'The Sheik,' will be shown at the Coronet Theatre again today. Ben Turpin plays the leading role.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-12
Summary:

The Shriek of Araby,' Mack Sennet's [sic] extremely clever burlesque of 'The Sheik,' is being screened at the Coronet Theatre for last time.

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Headline: Betty Compson
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-16
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-16
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-16
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-16
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-19
Summary:

Mack Sennet's famous burlesque 'The Shriek of Araby' is the feature for Kowloon cinema-goers. The film starred Ben Turpin, who was delightful in 'The Small Town Idol,' with Kathryn McGuire, George Copper, Dick Sutherland, Ray Grey and Louis Fronde. This is an Allied…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-21
Summary:

To Have and to Hold' is a new Paramount film which comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening. The film starred Betty Compson and Bert Lytell. The story is based on a book written by Mary Johnstone [sic]. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-22
Summary:

To Have and to Hold,' the big adventure film is still arousing keen interest in the Coronet Theatre. Thrilling incidents abound.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-23
Summary:

Showing at the Coronet Theatre again today is the great adventure film 'To Have and to Hold,' made by Paramount from the novel of the same name by Mary Johnstone [sic]. The leading players are Betty Compson and Bert Lytell.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-23
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-25
Summary:

Local cinema-goers have their last opportunity this evening of seeing the great adventure film 'To Have and to Hold' which has been drawing interested audiences to the Coronet Theatre during the past few days.