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: 1921-05-16
Summary:

A speaking cinema film is said to have been invented at last. It was reported that a Swedish engineer, M. Sven [sic] Berglund, has invented a speaking film which ensures simultaneous production of sound and picture. Professor Arrhenius, the famous scientist and Nobel prize-winner, declares that…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-04 - 1921-07-06
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.30, 7.15 and 9.15, Madge Kennedy in 'Friend Husband' and Max Linder in 'Don't Kiss the Maid' at the Coronet. Today at 9.15, H. B. Warner in 'Felix O'day,' Mack Sennet [sic] comedy, 'The Poor Fish' at the Kowloon.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-13 - 1921-12-17
Summary:

The Kid.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-19 - 1921-12-19
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Kid' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre, today at 9 p.m., 'Help Wanted - Male' and 'The Laundry.' Also dancing. Best floor in the colony.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-20 - 1921-12-20
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Kid' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre, special dance today at 9 p.m. Ticket: $2.00 each. Best floor in the colony.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-21 - 1921-12-21
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Kid' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre, today only at 5.30 and 9 p.m., 'The Silver King' and 'Paper Hangers.' Also dancing. Best floor in the colony.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-22
Summary:

Is it legal for an exhibitor on films in Shanghai to show a picture, the Chinese rights for which are already in the hands of another local firm of distributors? Asks the N.C.D. News. The question was raised in movie circles last July when the Ramos Amusement, Ld., the proprietors of the Olympic…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-22 - 1921-12-22
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Kid' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre, today only at 9 p.m., Cabaret dance. Best floor in the colony. Tickets $1 each at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-23 - 1921-12-24
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Kid' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre today at 9 p.m., 'The Westerners' and dancing. Best floor in the colony.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-23 - 1921-12-24
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Kid' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre, today at 9 p.m., 'The Westerners.' Also dancing. Best floor in the colony.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-29 - 1921-12-31
Summary:

As human as 'The Kid'; as dramatic and as touching as 'Revelation'; as splendidly produced as 'Eye for Eye'; you will enjoy every moment of 'The Brat' in which Nazimova, the star of a thousand moods, touches every chord that the human heart can respond to…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-07 - 1922-01-07
Summary:

See tonight splendid programme at the Coronet. Tomorrow's matinee, '39 East.' Monday to Wednesday next, May Allison in 'Fair and Warmer' and then 'The Kid' is coming back.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-10 - 1922-01-10
Summary:

Thursday and Friday, January 12 and 13, for two nights only, 'The Kid.' Ordinary prices.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-11
Summary:

Fair and Warmer,' starring May Allison, continues to delight Coronet Theatre patrons. On Thursday and Friday, Charlie Chaplin's masterpiece 'The Kid' will be shown for two nights.

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

Regret that they are unable to respond to the many requests received and show again 'The Brat' as this film is required elsewhere and will not return here again until next July. The reason that 'The Kid' is having its second run so soon is that when it leaves the colony it…

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

The Coronet: Charlie Chaplin in 'The Kid.' Ordinary prices. Kowloon Theatre: Cabaret dance. Tickets $1 at Moutrie's. Best floor in the colony.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-13
Summary:

This evening is Hongkong's last opportunity to see Charlie Chaplin's masterpiece, 'The Kid.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-13 - 1922-01-13
Summary:

The Coronet: Charlie Chaplin in 'The Kid.' Ordinary prices. Kowloon Theatre: Louise Glaum in 'The Leopard Woman,' for one night only.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-04 - 1922-02-04
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at all shows, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Kid.' Also Harold Lloyd in 'Haunted Spooks.' Kowloon Theatre: Thursday to Saturday, February 2 to 4, Wallace Reid in 'The Dub.' Also Mack Sennett Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-14 - 1922-06-14
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, all comedy programme: Mack Sennett in 'Home Talent' in 5 parts. Larry Semon in 'The Head Waiter' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Fred Stone in 'The Goat.' Harold Lloyd in 'The Flirt' and…