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: 1907-07-22 - 1907-07-24
Summary:

Cinematograph Pathe will open for the season in Weismann's Large Hall (entrance: Wyndham Street) tonight at 9 p.m. Performances every night, including Sundays. Films including 'The Bell Ringer's Daughter.' Prices $1, and 50 cents; with electric fans.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-07-23
Summary:

The Cinematograph entertainment in Weismann's Cafe attracted many people. The machine was an excellent one and showed the moving pictures with steadiness and brilliancy. The comic films were extremely amusing, the 'Electric Belt' in particular being screamingly funny. The '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-09-25
Summary:

Tonight only a special series of pictures will be shown at Weismann's Rooms. The programme will include 'A Slave's Love,' 'The Servant Hypnotist,' 'The Maniac Juggler,' 'The Dancing Swine,' 'The Nurse's Strike,' ' The Red…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-11-26 - 1907-11-30
Summary:

The Cinematograph Pathe will exhibit the 'Passion Play, Oberammergau,' film 6000 feet long. Also many other films, comic, dramatic & sensational, never seen in Hongkong. Booking at Messrs S. Moutrie & Co.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-11-27 - 1907-11-30
Summary:

The Cinematograph Pathe of 'The Passion Play of Oberammergau' was exhibited; Many other films comprising comic, dramatic, sensational; Booking at Messrs. Moutrie & Co.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-05 - 1913-05-05
Summary:

Last screening of 'Descriptive Lecture', 'Faust', 'Selections of old Singing' by Truly Shattuck, 'The Law of The West', 'Dick the Highwayman', 'The Politician', 'The Old Guard' and 'The Edison Minstrel'; price…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-01 - 1923-12-13
Summary:

For a short season only, commencing tonight at 9.15, A. Carpi presents the Italian Grand Opera Co. with the largest combination of principals that has ever toured the Orient. Prices $3.00 and $2.00.Plans at Anderson's. Programme list included. December 7 Remarks: Sunday, December 9 to…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-10 - 1923-12-11
Summary:

The Coronet: For two nights more at 2.15, 4.45, 7 and 9.20 p.m., D. W. Griffith presents 'Way Down East.' Plot and illustration included. The Star: Italian Grand Opera. Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'Tosca.' Tomorrow, 'Faust.' The Grand: At 9.15 p.m., Gladys Walton in…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-24 - 1924-09-24
Summary:

2 big feature pictures on one programme. No.1, the dramatic surprise of the year, Winston Churchill's 'The Inside of the Cup.' No.2, the comedy sensation of the age, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Fireman.' Film plot included for both films. No advance in prices.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-24 - 1924-09-27
Summary:

Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, 3 days only, commencing Thursday September 25th, a big double show, Winston Churchill's great society drama, 'The Inside of the Cup'; Charlie Chaplin in 'The Fireman.' No advance in prices for this exceptionally big…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-24 - 1924-09-24
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, 'Partners of the Tide.' Starting Thursday, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Fireman' and Winston Churchill's society drama, 'Inside the Cup.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-25 - 1924-09-26
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Friday, Wallace Reid in 'What's Your Hurry?' and Ben Turpin in 'The Janitor.' The Star: Today till Saturday, 'The Inside of the Cup,' and Charlie Chaplin in 'The Fireman.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-25
Summary:

Star Theatre will be screening a comedy 'The Fireman' starring Charlie Chaplin and a drama in the shape of Winston Churchill's great society story 'The Inside of the Cup.' The American author's drama is human in every detail and has been filmed with fitting skills.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-25
Summary:

Highly contrasted are the two pictures which constitute this evening's Star Theatre programme. The first, 'The Inside of the Cup,' is based on a story by the famous American author, Winston Churchill, and can be best described as a society drama. Film plot included. The second,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-25 - 1924-09-26
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Friday, Wallace Reid in 'What's Your Hurry?' and Ben Turpin in 'The Janitor.' The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Winston Churchill's 'The Inside of the Cup' and Charlie Chaplin in 'The Fireman.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-26
Summary:

The Star Theatre shows again today the big double programme consisting of Winston Churchill's society drama, 'The Inside of the Cup' and Charlie Chaplin's 'The Fireman.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-26
Summary:

Star Theatre shows again today the big double program consisting of Winston Churchill's great society drama 'The Inside of the Cup' and Charlie Chaplin's comedy 'The Fireman.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-26
Summary:

This evening, the Star Theatre offers again the big double programme comprising Winston Churchill's society drama 'The Inside of the Cup,' and Charlie Chaplin's intensely amusing comedy 'The Fireman.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-27 - 1924-09-27
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Tuesday, Ralph Lewis in 'Westbound Limited' and Charlie Chaplin in 'The Rink.' The Star: Today only at 5.30 & 9.15, Winston Churchill's 'The Inside of the Cup' and Charlie Chaplin in 'The Fireman.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-27
Summary:

Saturday finds the Star Theatre showing an exceptionally strong programme almost evenly divided into comedy and drama. The comedy is supplied by that prince of screen comedians, Charlie Chaplin, in 'The Fireman.' The drama is provided by 'The Inside of the Cup,' a penetrating…