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: 1923-03-16
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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: 1923-08-10
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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: 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: 1924-01-11
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-13 - 1925-02-13
Summary:

Cyril Maude's famous stage play has now reached the screen! 'Grumpy' has delighted generations of playgoers in every corner of the globe. Now Paramount has brought 'Grumpy' to the movies and has given Theodore Roberts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-16 - 1925-02-17
Summary:

Grumpy' has delighted generations of playgoers in every English speaking country in the world. It is headed by Theodore Roberts and May McAvoy. February 17 remarks: Our own Topical. Lionel Barrymore in 'I Am the Man,' a thrilling story of a crooked politician.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-16 - 1925-02-17
Summary:

At the Coronet: Today till Thursday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Grumpy' staged with a wonderful cast, headed by Theodore Roberts and May McAvoy. At the Star: Tonight till Wednesday at 5.30 and 9.15, Lionel Barrymore in 'I Am the Man.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-16
Summary:

Tonight, Coronet Theatre will be screening a Paramount attraction 'Grumpy.' This William de Mille production features Theodore Roberts, May McAvoy and Conrad Nagel. The film has a humorous and melodramatic story which was written by Horace Hodges and T. Wigney Percival [sic].

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-16 - 1925-02-17
Summary:

At the Coronet: Today till Thursday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Grumpy,' with a wonderful cast headed by Theodore Boberts [sic] and May McAvoy. At the Star: Tonight and Wednesday at 5.30 and 9.15, Lionel Barrymore in 'I Am the Man.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-17
Summary:

William de Mille's Paramount picturization of the stage success, 'Grumpy,' was shown for the first time to an enthusiastic audience at the Coronet Theatre last night. Theodore Roberts has the role of Andrew, an irascible but big-hearted old man, called Grumpy. The role of Virginia…