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: 1921-11-04 - 1921-11-05
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'Her Kingdom of Dreams' and Topical Budget 525. Cinema Dance tonight at Kowloon Theatre at 5.30 and 9 p.m., Charles Ray in '45 Minutes From Broadway' and British Gazette. Also first-class dance floor and tip-top orchestra…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-14 - 1921-11-14
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Best of Luck,' 'Make It Snappy' and British Gazette. At 7.15 p.m. only, 'The Phantom Foe' episodes 3 and 4. Kowloon Theatre tonight at 9 p.m. only, 'The Make-Believe Wife.' Also Mack Sennett comedy, screen magazine and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-15 - 1921-11-15
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Best of Luck,' 'Make It Snappy' and British Gazette. At 7.15 p.m. only, 'The Phantom Foe' episodes 3 and 4. Kowloon Theatre tonight at 9 p.m. only, Mabel Normand in 'Pinto.' Also ‘Snub' comedy, screen magazine and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-23 - 1921-11-25
Summary:

Blanche Sweet in 'That Girl Montana.' Kowloon Theatre, today at 5.30 and 9.15, Jack Pickford in 'A Double-Dyed Deceiver.' Also ‘Snub' Comedy, British Gazette and dancing.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-31 - 1922-01-03
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Nazimova in 'The Brat.' Kowloon Theatre, Sunday at 6 and 9.15, Constance Binney in '39 East.' Also ‘Snub' Comedy and British Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-12 - 1923-04-14
Summary:

The Coronet: Wed. to Mon. at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Max Linder in 'The Three Must Get Theres.' The Star: Thur. to Sat. at 5.30 and 9.15, Alice Joyce in 'Cousin Kate.' April 12-13 Remarks: The Star - Also showing 'The Rent Dodgers,' and British Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-12 - 1923-04-12
Summary:

The Coronet: Wednesday to Monday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Max Linder in 'The Three Must-Get-Theres.' The Star: Thursday to Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Alice Joyce in 'Cousin Kate,' 'The Rent Dodgers' and British Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-04-12 - 1923-04-12
Summary:

The Coronet: Wednesday to Monday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Max Linder in 'The Three Must Get Theres.' The Star: Tuesday and Wednesday at 5.30 and 9.15, Alice Joyce in 'Cousin Kate,' 'The Rent Dodgers' and British Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-08 - 1923-06-18
Summary:

Charles Chaplin in 'The Pilgrim' at the World in June 13. June 8-9 Remarks: Teaser ads for the film. The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. June 11-12 Remarks: Photo included. Price of admission, $2 & $1.5. June 16 Remarks: Illstration…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-09 - 1923-06-09
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin in 'The Pilgrim.' This new Chaplin laugh knocks all records in half 500 feet, continues screen of laughter.

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Headline: At the World
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-09 - 1923-06-18
Summary:

Last show, tonight 9.15 p.m., Charles Chaplin in the First National's 4th attraction 'The Pilgrim.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-11 - 1923-06-12
Summary:

Commencing Tuesday 12th June at 9.15 p.m. only, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Pilgrim.' Prices of admission: $2.00 and $1.50. Soldiers and sailors in uniform 80 cents to stalls only. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-12 - 1923-06-18
Summary:

Tue. 12 to Fri. 1 June. Matinee at 5.15 p.m., Tom Mix in 'The Untamed.' Usual prices. Night at 9.15 p.m., Charles Chaplin in 'The Pilgrim' and Snub Pollard in 'The Old Sea Dog.' Prices $2 & $1.5. Booking at the Theatre. June 16 & 18 Remarks: Swap between the…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-12 - 1923-06-15
Summary:

Tuesday 12th to Friday 15th June, matinee show at 5.15 p.m., Tom Mix in 'The Untamed.' Usual prices. Night show at 9.15 p.m., Charlie Chaplin in 'The Pilgrim.' Also ‘Snub' Pollard in 'The Old Sea Dog.' Prices: $2.00 and $1.50. Soldiers and sailors 80 cents to…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-12
Summary:

For four days running the World Theatre is showing two pictures: 'The Untamed' starring Tom Mix and Pauline Starke; and Charlie Chaplin's 'The Pilgrim.' 'The Untamed' is a William Fox production. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-12
Summary:

For a four days engagement, the World Theatre is showing two special pictures, viz 'The Untamed' (six parts with Tom Mix in the leading role) and Charlie Chaplin in his latest and funniest comedy 'The Pilgrim,' also 'Snub' Pollard in 'The Old Sea Dog.'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-12 - 1923-06-16
Summary:

Tuesday 12th to Friday 15th, June, matinee show at 5.15 p.m., Tom Mix in 'The Untamed.' Usual prices. Night show at 9.15 p.m., Charles Chaplin in 'The Pilgrim.' Also Snub Pollard in 'The Old Sea Dog.' Prices: $2.00 and $1.50. Soldiers and sailors 80 cents to stalls…

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Headline: At the World
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-13 - 1923-06-14
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., the First National's 4th attraction, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Pilgrim.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-13
Summary:

World Theatre is screening the latest Charlie Chaplin movie entitled 'The Pilgrim' which was greeted with a packed house last night. Film synopsis included. Another short comedy entitled 'An Old Sea Dog' featuring Snub Pollard will be screened in World Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-14
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin's 'The Pilgrim' is the latest attraction at the World Theatre. It is comedy in its highest sense. The achievement is pure artistry and make us inclined to dub Chaplin the Max Beerbohm of the screen.