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: 1924-08-09
Summary:

Whether it is by design or accident that the Coronet Theatre this evening offers 'The Shriek of Araby' does not really matter, the only thing that concerns local cinema-goers is the fact that they are thus able to compare Mack Sennet [sic]'s famous burlesque with the picture…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
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. The inimitable Ben Turpin plays the leading role.

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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: 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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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-24 - 1924-09-24
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Friday, Wallace Reid in 'What's Your Hurry?' and Ben Turpin in 'The Janitor.' The Star: Today at 5.30 & 9.15, Joseph C. Lincoln's 'Partners of the Tide.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-24 - 1924-09-26
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Wallace Reid and Lois Wilson in 'What's Your Hurry?' a Paramount picture. Also Ben Turpin in 'The Janitor.' Picture included. September 24 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-24 - 1924-09-24
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Friday, Wallace Ried [sic] in 'What's Your Hurry?' Also Ben Turpin in 'The Janitor.' The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Joseph C. Lincoln's 'Partners of the Tide.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-25 - 1924-09-26
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Friday, Wallace Reid in 'What's Your Hurry?' and Ben Turpin in 'The Janitor.' The Star: Today till Saturday, 'The Inside of the Cup,' and Charlie Chaplin in 'The Fireman.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-25 - 1924-09-26
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Friday, Wallace Reid in 'What's Your Hurry?' and Ben Turpin in 'The Janitor.' The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Winston Churchill's 'The Inside of the Cup' and Charlie Chaplin in 'The Fireman.'

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-21 - 1925-04-22
Summary:

Tuesday to Thursday, April 21-23 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Dangerous to Men,' see Viola Dana, supported by Milton Sills in H. V. Esmond's celebrated drama, and Ben Turpin in 'Love and Doughnuts,' a Mack Sennett comedy in 2 parts. Friday, April 24th at 9.15,…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-21 - 1925-04-22
Summary:

Tuesday to Thursday, April 21 to 23 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Dangerous to Men,' see Viola Dana, supported by Milton Sills in H. V. Esmond's celebrated drama and Ben Turpin in 'Love and Doughnuts,' a Mack Sennett comedy in two parts. Friday, April 24 at 9.15,…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-21 - 1925-04-22
Summary:

Today to Thursday, April 21-23 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Dangerous to Men,' see Viola Dana supported by Milton Sills in H. V. Esmond's celebrated drama and Ben Turpin in 'Love and Doughnuts,' a Mack Sennett comedy in 2 parts. Friday, April 24th at 9.15 p.m.,…