A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Shriek of Araby: At the Coronet
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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Headline: South China Morning Post News 1924-08-11
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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Headline: Hong Kong Telegraph News 1924-08-19
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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Headline: Shriek of Araby': Star's Excellent Burlesque
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: South China Morning Post News 1924-08-20
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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Headline: The Coronet; The Star
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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Headline: The Coronet; The Star
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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Headline: The Coronet; The Star
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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Headline: The Coronet; The Star
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.'