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: 1919-05-03
Summary:

In order to break the monotony of photo-dramas and romances, Hongkong Theatre has made a selection of 3 comedies featuring Charlie Chaplin to be screened from today (Saturday) up to Tuesday next. The 3 comedies are 'The Cure,' 'The Fireman' and 'The Floorwalker.' At…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-05
Summary:

The Fireman,' 'The Floorwalker' and 'The Cure,' starred by Charlie Chaplin, were a trio of films calculated to make hyena laugh regularly in Hongkong Theatre. There is another comic film 'Cupid makes a Bull's Eye' which is good but overshadowed by the big…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-21
Summary:

My American Wife' is drawing big crowds at the Coronet. Starring Gloria Swanson and Antonio Moreno. Film plot included. Additionally, Charlie Chaplin will appear in all his glory in 'The Floorwalker.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-21
Summary:

My American Wife' has been shown at the Coronet. It is good and refreshing to see a good 'racy' picture – 'racy' in the sporting sense of the term, particularly as the public mind will soon be filled with gossip over the chances of the ponies at the Hongkong Jockey Club…