A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-05 - 1923-11-07
Summary:

Wednesday, November 7th, United Artists presents Nazimova in 'Salome.' A first-rate jazz band seeks engagements. Telephone H. W. Ray at C. 1743.

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-05 - 1923-11-06
Summary:

Wednesday, November 7th, United Artists present Nazimova in 'Salome.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-07
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going present 'Salome,' a photoplay made from the play of the same name by Oscar Wilde. The photoplay features Nazimova and is based on the theme of Strauss opera. The artistic beauty of the setting is carefully studied in the film and objectionable matters are…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-07
Summary:

Rarely has it been given to a moving picture to create such a furor in artistic circles as did 'Salome' upon its first presentation in New York a few months ago. Ancient Greece and its glorious poesy had an irresistible attraction for Oscar Wilde. To make the film was no easy matter.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-09
Summary:

It is likely that more discussion will be aroused by Nazimova in 'Salome' than by any film yet shown in Hongkong. At the outset, it may be premised that some people will voice strong disapproval of the theme of the play. 'Salome' is a film in which the real artistic merit,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-16 - 1923-11-17
Summary:

The management of the Star Theatre beg to announce a carnival of big pictures for their grand anniversary week. Commencing Sunday, November 18, they will show a film each from the four big producers, United Artists, Metro, Pathe and Universal. They will increase their orchestra to twelve…