A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-05
Summary:

Two reasons why residents should visit the Coronet today: Firstly, A Metro production, featuring Viola Dana and entitled 'The Offshore Pirate.' It is an adaptation from F. Scott Fitzgerald's story. Miss Lana is supported by Jack Mulhall, Edward Jobson, Edward Cecil and the well-…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-05
Summary:

Those who patronise the Coronet during today and tomorrow will have a double pleasure. In 'The Offshore Pirate,' they will see a really good picture and at the same time will be helping the Telegraph's London Hospital fund, toward which worthy object Mr. H. W. Ray, of the Hongkong…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-06
Summary:

Viola Dana is seen in the main role of 'The Offshore Pirate,' which is the attraction at Coronet. Film plot included. Mr. Ray has generously offered to give a percentage of yesterday's and today's taking to London Hospital fund.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-06
Summary:

Mr. H. W. Ray, of the Hongkong Amusements Ltd., is generously giving a percentage of yesterday's and today's taking at the Coronet to the Telegraph's London Hospital Fund. The feature film now showing is a Metro production, starring the adorable Viola Dana, 'The Off-Shore…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-06
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening 'The Offshore Pirate' starring Viola Dana. Film synopsis included. Moreover, Mr. Ray has decided to give a percentage of today's and yesterday's proceedings to the Telegraph's London Hospital Fund.

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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…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-24
Summary:

Mr. George T. Armitage, executive secretary of the Hawaii Tourist Bureau, which is a branch of the Chamber of Commerce of Honolulu, is in Hongkong with Mrs. Armitage and staying at the Hongkong hotel for a few days. While in Hongkong, Mr. Armitage is exhibiting two thousand feet of motion…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-09 - 1924-08-09
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Tuesday, Mack Sennet [sic] presents Ben Turpin in 'The Shriek of Araby,' 'Trackers Pit,' a Goldwyn-Edgar-comedy, and Topical Budget 640, see Sir Robert Ho Tung at the Prime Minister's Reception! The Star: Today only at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m.,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-09 - 1924-08-09
Summary:

Mack Sennett presents Ben Turpin in 'The Shriek of Araby.' Also showing Topical Budget No. 670. See Sir Robert Ho Tung at the Prime Minister's reception.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-11 - 1924-08-11
Summary:

The Coronet: Today & tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Mack Sennett's 'The Shriek of Araby' with Ben Turpin, Topical Budget 640, see Sir Robert Ho Tung at the Prime Minister's Reception, and 'Edgar and the Teacher's Pet.' The Star: Today only at 5.30…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-11 - 1924-08-11
Summary:

You can never afford to miss a programme like this one. Mack Sennett's 'The Shriek of Araby' with Ben Turpin and Kathryn McGuire; Johnny Jones in Booth Tarkington's 'Edgar and the Teacher's Pet'; Topical Budget: Sir Robert Ho Tung at the Prime Minister's…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-12 - 1924-08-12
Summary:

The Coronet: Last time today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Mack Sennett's 'The Shriek of Araby' with Ben Turpin, Topical Budget 640, see Sir Robert Ho Tung at the Prime Minister's Reception, and 'Edgar and the Teacher's Pet.' The Star: Tuesday & Wednesday…