A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-17 - 1924-07-22
Summary:

Commencing tomorrow, 'The Sheik,' with Agnes Ayres and Rudolph Valentino, a George Melford production, a Paramount picture. July 17-18 Remarks: Illustration included. July 18-19 & 21 Remarks: Commencing today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. only. Increased prices, $2 and $1. At 2.30 & 7.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-18 - 1924-07-18
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 5.15 & 9.15, Rudolph Valentino and Agnes Ayres in 'The Sheik.' Incresed prices $2 & $1. At 2.30 & 7.15, May Allison in 'The Walk-Offs,' at usual prices. The Star: Today at 5.30 & 9.15, Sydney [sic] A. Franklin presents Sylvia Breamer in…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-02 - 1924-12-10
Summary:

Rudolf [sic] Valentino's 'Blood and Sand' is the next anniversary month film masterpiece. December 3 Remarks: Rudolf [sic] Valentino was the hero of 'The Sheik' and 'The Four Horsemen' [sic]. December 6-9 Remarks: Today till Wed. at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-19
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is currently screening a Paramount picture 'The Sheik' featuring Agnes Ayres and Rudolph Valentino. The film is still successfully running in all the great capitals of the world. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-22
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening the Paramount attraction 'The Sheik' for the last time today. The film stars Rudolph Valentino and Agnes Ayres.

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Headline: The Sheik'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-22
Summary:

(To the Editor of the 'Hongkong Telegraph') Performances of Rudolph Valentino and Agnes Ayres in 'The Sheik' which is the current attraction at the Coronet Theatre, have been quite disappointing. The film lacked 'pop' and Rudolph Valentino's acting was nothing…

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Headline: Cinema Pictures
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-23
Summary:

(To the Editor of the 'Hongkong Telegraph') J. McCabe rose voice against poor performances and film presentation at Hongkong Theatres. It is a high time for the public to protest against such poor presentations in the guise of masterpieces. The newspaper boasted a lot about the…

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

This evening Kowloon cinema-goers will have an opportunity to compare Mack Sennet's [sic] 'The Shriek of Araby' with the picture parodied 'The Sheik' which was shown here a couple of weeks ago. It is a five reeled film, showing the adventures of Ben Turpin.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-05
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-05
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-05
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-05
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-19
Summary:

The Sheik,' a Paramount picture, is now showing at the Coronet Theatre. The film starred Agnes Ayres, Rudolph Valentino. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-19
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-19
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-19
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-16 - 1924-07-16
Summary:

Commencing Friday, July 18, Jesse L. Lasky presents 'The Sheik,' with Agnes Ayres and Rudolph Valentino, a George Melford production, Paramount picture. Illustration included.

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-17 - 1924-07-17
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, last showing of Mark Twain's 'The Prince and the Pauper.' Commencing tomorrow, Rudolph Valentino and Agnes Ayres in 'The Sheik,' from the novel by Edith M. Hull.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-18 - 1924-07-18
Summary:

Commencing today at 5.15 and 9.15 only, Jesse L. Lasky presents 'The Sheik,' with Agnes Ayres and Rudolph Valentino, a George Melford production, Paramount picture. Prices: $2.00 and $1.00. At 2.30 and 7.15 at usual prices, May Allison in 'The Walk-Offs.' Illustration…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-19 - 1924-07-21
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15, tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, Jesse L. Lasky presents 'The Sheik,' with Agnes Ayres and Rudolph Valentino, a George Melford production, Paramount picture. Increased prices: $2.00 and $1.00. Today at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. only, May Allison in 'The Walk-Offs' and…