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: 1922-07-14
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-29 - 1923-10-29
Summary:

Salome' is coming!

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-30 - 1923-10-30
Summary:

The mystery of love is greater than the mystery of death! Oscar Wilde's 'Salome.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-31 - 1923-10-31
Summary:

Nazimova plays the name part in Oscar Wilde's masterpiece, 'Salome.'

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-05 - 1923-11-06
Summary:

Wednesday, November 7th, United Artists present Nazimova in 'Salome.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-07 - 1923-11-09
Summary:

5.15 and 9.15 only, Oscar Wilde's 'Salome' with Nazimova.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-07 - 1923-11-07
Summary:

See Nazimova in Oscar Wilde's 'Salome.' It is showing today at 5.15 and 9.15, but not for children.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-07
Summary:

Rarely has it been given to a moving picture to create such a furor in artistic circles as did 'Salome' upon its first presentation in New York a few months ago. Ancient Greece and its glorious poesy had an irresistible attraction for Oscar Wilde. To make the film was no easy matter.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-08 - 1923-11-08
Summary:

Oscar Wilde's 'Salome,' Nazimova's supreme performance.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-08
Summary:

Whatever may be one's personal reaction to 'Salome,' the Coronet latest film, there is not a question but that it will be pronounced the most intriguing picture ever seen in Hongkong. The film is produced in precisely the fashion of classic Greek Tragedy. Nazimova acts in superb…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-09
Summary:

It is likely that more discussion will be aroused by Nazimova in 'Salome' than by any film yet shown in Hongkong. At the outset, it may be premised that some people will voice strong disapproval of the theme of the play. 'Salome' is a film in which the real artistic merit,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-10
Summary:

Nazimova in 'Salome' concludes its run at the Coronet tonight. It will probably be recorded as the most talked-of film ever seen here. To see 'Salome' is an experience: many people would not believe that motion pictures have been developed to such perfection.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-15 - 1923-11-17
Summary:

In answer to numerous requests, the public are informed that it is impossible to screen 'Salome' again at the Coronet, owing to the many big and important features booked for early showing. Arrangements have been made, however, to screen it for one day only, on Sunday, November 18th at…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-16 - 1923-11-17
Summary:

The management of the Star Theatre beg to announce a carnival of big pictures for their grand anniversary week. Commencing Sunday, November 18, they will show a film each from the four big producers, United Artists, Metro, Pathe and Universal. They will increase their orchestra to twelve…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-19
Summary:

The Star is following up 'Salome' with another big film, in accordance with its announcement of an Anniversary Week of super-films. There are several points about 'The Prisoner of Zenda' that make it a promising attraction. The story by Anthony Hope has been read at one time…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-20
Summary:

The Star is celebrating the Anniversary Week by putting on some unusually good pictures. Starting with 'Salome' last Sunday, it is now presenting 'The Prisoner of Zenda,' with Alice Terry at the head of a star cast. Other films promised for this week are Harold Lloyd in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-18