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: 1922-11-17
Summary:

The music of 'Way Down East' arrived on Tuesday, and that explains why last night's presentation of 'Way Down East' at the Coronet Theatre was a sheer triumph. It is noted that Mr. Ray got into touch at once with the headquarters of the distributing firm in America and…

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Headline: Films Out East
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-30
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – Mr. Ray's reply on the 'Films Out East' article. He has an opposite view. About China as a dumping ground for junk films. He hardly thinks Paramount, Realart, and Fox productions are to be classed in that category. He mentioned that the Coronet showed…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-04 - 1923-01-04
Summary:

In the same class as 'Way Down East,' a Thos. H. Ince special, 'Homespun Folks.' Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-11 - 1923-01-11
Summary:

The great Thos. Ince film, 'Homespun Folks,' a First National attraction. It is in the same class as 'Way Down East.' Also screening Larry Semon in 'The Bell Hop.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-11 - 1923-01-11
Summary:

The great Thos. Ince film, 'Homespun Folks,' a First National picture. It is in the same class as 'Way Down East.' We are also screening Larry Semon in his latest two-part comedy, 'The Bell Hop.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-30
Summary:

True Heart Susie' is being shown at the Star Theatre today and tomorrow. It is a picture of much the same type as 'Way Down East.' It is also a D. W. Griffith production and the leading parts are portrayed by Lilian Gish and Robert Harron, who made his name in 'The Birth of a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-25
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-25
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-13
Summary:

The exploit of Amundsen, Peary and other intrepid explorers in the Polar Regions are known to almost all, and now, thank Mr. Robert J. Flattery [sic], it is possible to see the hardships these men of adventure had to endure. It has remained for one man, Mr. Flattery [sic], to bring back to…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-13
Summary:

The Coronet has consented to postpone 'Nanook of the North' and screen 'The Road to London' and 'Saturday Morning' for one more day. 'Saturday Morning,' a two-reel Robin Comedy featuring Sunshine Sammy, is responsible for more laughter than many a comedy…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-14
Summary:

In 'Nanook of the North,' the Coronet has secured for the Hongkong cinema-going public a film of more than usual interest. It is a picture of Eskimo life, taken by Mr. Robert J. Flattery [sic], in the Arctic Regions. During the ten years of exploration in the Polar Regions with the Sir…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-18
Summary:

Coronet Theatre recently screened 'Hunting Big Game in Africa.' Now the theatre is going to screen the photoplay entitled 'Nanook of the North' which gives a detailed view into the life of the Arctic Region. The photoplay was taken by Mr. Robert J. Flattery [sic] who spent a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-18
Summary:

Nanook of the North,' the famous Arctic Pathe production, is to be screened at Coronet today. The photoplay introduces two entirely new personalities, Nanook, 'The Bear,' and Nyla, 'The Smiling One.' Nyla is said to have a 'real million dollar smile,' but at…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-20 - 1923-08-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight till Friday, 'Nanook of the North.' Four times daily at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15. The Star: Tonight at 5.30 and 9.15, 'Hunting Big Game in Africa with Gun and Camera' by H. A. Snow. Matinee, $1.00 and 60 cents; soiree, $1.50 and $1.00. Illustration…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-21
Summary:

Nanook of the North, the big Pathe feature now showing at the Coronet, is in every way a really fine production. It is the first motion picture depicting the actual life of the Eskimo. The picture was made by Robert J. Flattery [sic], engineer and explorer of Sir William MacKenzie's…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-22
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening the Pathe Eskimo production 'Nanook of the North.' The picture was taken by R. J. Flattery [sic], five times leader of Sir William Mackenzie's expeditions and provides a detailed view of human life in the North Pole. The scenes are located in the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-25
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) Sir, – I am constrained by a letter that I have just received from a valued patron of the Coronet to ask the hospitality of your columns either to confirm my correspondent in his views or to vindicate my judgment. I have been advertising the limit the film that was…