A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1897-10-21
Summary:

Messrs Johnson and Charvet repeated their exhibition of the Cinematograph at the Theatre Royal last night. The screened film includes 70 distinct photographs; The Spanish dance 'Bolero'; The Jubilee procession passing Green Park; the most comical and laughter provoking picture 'A…

2
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-05-02
Summary:

There appear the so-called 'talking pictures,' a synchronization of the cinematograph and the phonograph by electrical science, are already in craze in London and Paris. So premising have been these reproductions of plays and operas that two prominent producers, Charles Frohman and…

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-11
Summary:

The audience in the Park Theatre, New York, was watching the moving pictures of a long line of German prisoners of war marching to the rear. Among the prisoners was Mrs. Mary Inser's father whom she recognized and not heard for many months.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-04-06 - 1916-04-08
Summary:

The drama in 3 parts, 'The Arch Villain,' on Friday, 7th April, 1916. Pictures including 'The Great War,' Keystone comedy and others. Charlie Chaplin 'In the Park' is coming on Friday, 14th April.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-07 - 1916-04-10
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Arch Villian' (3 parts) and 'The Great War' and 'Charlie Chaplin In the Park'; Keystone Comedy and others

6
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-04-10 - 1916-04-12
Summary:

A drama in 3 parts, 'The Long Arm of Coincidence,' on Tuesday, 11th April, 1916. Comedies including 'Kitty's Little Love Affair,' 'Wanted a Mama' and 'Some Nerve' (Keystone comic). An unbeatable programme, Charlie Chaplin 'In the Park' and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-11 - 1916-04-12
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Long Arm of Coinidence' (3 parts), 'Kitty's Little Love Affair', 'Wanted a Mama' and 'Some Nerve' (Keystone comic); Coming film: 'Charlie Chaplin in the Park' and 'Charlie as Janitor'

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-13 - 1916-04-13
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Long Arm of Coinidence' (3 parts), 'Kitty's Little Love Affair', 'Wanted a Mama' and 'Some Nerve' (Keystone comic); Coming film: 'Charlie Chaplin in the Park' and 'Charlie as Janitor'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-13
Summary:

There is a fine programme for reproduction at the Victoria Theatre. Charlie Chaplin will appear in 'Charlie in the Park' and 'Charlie the Janitor.' In addition the drama 'The adventures of a Madcap' will be shown. During the week a selection of Keystone comics will…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-04-13 - 1916-04-15
Summary:

A drama in 3 reels, 'Adventures of a Madcap [sic]' featuring Jackie Saunders on Friday, 14th April, 1916. Comedies including 'Col. Hezza Liar in Mexico,' 'In Jail at Last,' Charlie Chaplin 'In the Park' and Chaplin as 'Janitor' [sic]. Charlie…

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-14 - 1916-04-17
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Adventures of Madcap' (3 reels), 'Charlie in the Park', 'Charlie as Janitor', 'Col. Hezaa Liar in Mexico' and 'In Jail at Last' (Keystone comic); Screening of Pathe's British Gazette

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-14 - 1916-04-21
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Charlie In the Park' and 'Charlie as Janitor'; Soldiers and sailors in uniform as usual

13
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-15 - 1916-04-18
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Charlie The Tramp', 'Charlie by the Sea', 'Charlie in the Park' (4 parts) and 'Rip' (3 parts) and Keystone Comedies

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-17 - 1916-06-19
Summary:

A Chaplin Night: Screening of 'Charlie the Tramp', 'Charlie in the Park', 'Charlie by the Sea', 'Caught in a Cabaret' (2 parts), 'Gay, Giddy and Tickish', 'Her Last Chance' and 'Col. Heza Liar'; Also screening of 'Wiffles…

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-20
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin films attracted a large audience to the Victoria Theatre, including 'When Charlie was a Child,' 'Charlie the Tramp,' 'Charlie by the Sea,' 'Charlie in a Cabaret' and 'Charlie in the Park.' 'Colonel Heeza Liar,' 'Her…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-05
Summary:

A vast film enterprise, comparable to nothing ever known before, has just been completed by Mr. William Fox, of New York. The super-film has cost £200,000 and was eleven and a half months in the making – 'A Daughter of the Gods,' starring Miss Annette Kellerman, directed by Herbert…

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-02 - 1916-11-04
Summary:

On Nov 3, an astounding programme, 5th and 6th episodes of 'Red Circle' [sic]: Weapons of War and False Colours; see the 20,000 boche prisoner, 'The Battle of Champagne,' Pathe's British Gazette; comics: Charlie in 'The Park' [sic], 'The Magic Bottle,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-03 - 1916-11-03
Summary:

Screening of 'The Red Circle' (5th & 6th episodes), 'The Battle of Champagne', Pathe's British Gazette, Comics: 'Charlie in the Park', 'The Magic Bottle' and 'Across the Alley'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-04 - 1916-11-06
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Red Circle' (5th & 6th episodes), 'The Battle of Champagne', Pathe's British Gazette, Comics: 'Charlie in the Park', 'The Magic Bottle' and 'Across the Alley'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-12-04
Summary:

The Mystery of the Double Cross' will be screened at the Victoria Theatre on Friday. It is based on an original story by Gilson Willetts. Mollie King, one of the youngest stars, and Leon Bary, are the protagonists. This latest serial is a mystery serial, although it is said to contain…