A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-14
Summary:

Marion Davies, the star who graduated into stellar prominence from the ranks of the Ziegfield Follies, adds to her big reputation by her work in 'April Folly,' the Paramount picture now showing at the Star. Another vastly diverting film is Felix, the new creation in movies, in a film…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-09 - 1924-08-09
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Tuesday, Mack Sennet [sic] presents Ben Turpin in 'The Shriek of Araby,' 'Trackers Pit,' a Goldwyn-Edgar-comedy, and Topical Budget 640, see Sir Robert Ho Tung at the Prime Minister's Reception! The Star: Today only at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m.,…

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

The Coronet: Today till Tuesday, Mack Sennett presents Ben Turpin in 'The Shriek of Araby' and 'Teacher's Pet' [sic], a Goldwyn-Edgar Comedy. Also Topical Budget No. 670. The Star: Today only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., a Universal super feature, Baby Peggy in 'The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-11 - 1924-08-11
Summary:

The Coronet: Today & tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Mack Sennett's 'The Shriek of Araby' with Ben Turpin, Topical Budget 640, see Sir Robert Ho Tung at the Prime Minister's Reception, and 'Edgar and the Teacher's Pet.' The Star: Today only at 5.30…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-11 - 1924-08-11
Summary:

The Coronet: Today and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mack Sennett's 'The Shriek of Araby' with Ben Turpin. Also Topical Budget No. 670 and 'Edgar and the Teacher's Pet.' The Star: Today only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Hoot Gibson in '40-Horse Hawkins…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-12 - 1924-08-12
Summary:

The Coronet: Last time today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Mack Sennett's 'The Shriek of Araby' with Ben Turpin, Topical Budget 640, see Sir Robert Ho Tung at the Prime Minister's Reception, and 'Edgar and the Teacher's Pet.' The Star: Tuesday & Wednesday…

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

The Coronet: Today only at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mack Sennett's 'The Shriek of Araby' with Ben Turpin. Also Topical Budget No. 670 and 'Edgar and the Teacher's Pet.' The Star: Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., First National presents Anita Stewart…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-16
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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-18 - 1924-08-18
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, Hoot Gibson in 'Ride for Your Life.' Starting Tuesday, Ben Turpin in 'The Shriek of Araby.'

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

Ben Turpin in 'The Shriek of Araby.' Also showing Buster Keaton in 'The Bell Boy.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-19 - 1924-08-19
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday at 5.30 and 9.15, Ben Turpin in 'The Shriek of Araby.' Also showing Buster Keaton in 'The Bell Boy.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-19
Summary:

The Shriek of Araby,' the new Ben Turpin picture which met with such success in the Coronet Theatre comes to the Star Theatre this evening. 'The Shriek of Araby' is a burlesque of 'The Sheik' which was shown in the Colony a couple of weeks ago. Consisting of five capital…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-19 - 1924-08-19
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday at 5.30 and 9.15, Ben Turpin in 'The Shriek of Araby.' Also showing Buster Keaton in 'The Bell Boy.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-20 - 1924-08-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Last time today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, James Kirkwood and Ann Forrest in 'The Great Impersonation,' a Paramount picture. The Star: Today only at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Mack Sennett presents Ben Turpin in 'The Shriek of Araby.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-20 - 1924-08-20
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, Ben Turpin in 'The Shriek of Araby.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-20
Summary:

Kowloon cinema-goers have their last opportunity this evening of seeing 'The Shriek of Araby' Mack Sennet's [sic] clever burlesque of 'The Sheik' which was shown in the Colony several weeks ago. That inimitable comedian Ben Turpin plays the leading role in 'The…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-20 - 1924-08-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Last time today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., James Kirkwood and Ann Forrest in 'The Great Impersonation. ' The Star: Today only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Mack Sennett presents Ben Turpin in 'The Shriek of Araby.'

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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…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-13 - 1925-01-14
Summary:

Tonight, William Fox presents John Gilbert in 'The Yellow Stain,' the battle of a real man against odds, directed by Jack Dillon. January 14 remarks: Starting tomorrow: Mary Pickford in 'Rosita,' a picture so great, so wonderful.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-13
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening 'Rosita' featuring Mary Pickford. Mary Pickford is supported by George Walsh who is famous for his role in 'Intolerance.' The film will be screened at the Star Theatre in the second half of this week. Film synopsis included.