A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-18 - 1919-08-21
Summary:

William Farnum in 'The Man from Bitter Roots.' 'Luke on Tin Can Alley.' Booking at Robinson's. August 20 and 21 remarks: 9.15 p.m. 'Hearts of the World.' Booking at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-18 - 1919-08-21
Summary:

August 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Farnum 'The Man from Bitter Roots' and 'Luke on Tin Can Alley.' August 20 & 21 Remarks: 9.15 p.m., 'Hearts of the World.' Booking at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-18 - 1919-08-19
Summary:

August 18, 19, 20 and 21 at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Farnum in 'The Man from Bitter Roots.' 'Luke on Tin Can Alley.' Popular prices. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-20 - 1919-08-21
Summary:

Tonight, 5.15 p.m., 'The Man from Bitter Roots.' 'Luke on Tin Can Alley.' 9.15 p.m., 'Hearts of the World.' Booking at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-06 - 1920-03-20
Summary:

Tonight at 2.15, 5 and 7.15 p.m., George B. Seitz and Margurite Curtut [sic] in 'Bound and Gagged' episodes 1 and 2. 9.15 p.m., Florence Reed in 'Wives of Men.' Matinee tomorrow at 6 p.m., Gladys Hulette in 'Pots and Pans Peggy.' March 12 Remarks: On 'Bound and…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-03-13 - 1920-03-20
Summary:

Tonight! George B. Seitz and Marguerite Curtot [sic] in 'Bound and Gagged,' episode 3 - 'Snared' and episode 4 'An Unwilling Princess.' Matinee: Wm. Farnum in 'The Man From Bitter Roots.' March 19 remarks: The popular Bros. Graydon in their new songs.…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-15 - 1920-03-17
Summary:

Tonight at 2.15, 5, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., George B. Seitz and Marguerite Courtot in 'Bound and Gagged' episodes 1, 2, 3 and 4. Matinee at 5.15 p.m., Wm. Farnum in 'The Man from Bitter Roots.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-15 - 1920-03-17
Summary:

Tonight at 2.15, 5, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., George B. Seitz and Margurite Curtot [sic] in 'Bound and Gagged' episodes 1, 2, 3 and 4. Matinee at 5.15 p.m., William Farnum in 'The Man from Bitter Roots.'

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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…

10
Headline: Warning
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-29 - 1921-07-29
Summary:

Notice is hereby given that the exclusive exhibition rights for China of the Charles Chaplin film called 'The Kid' is the property of the First National Exhibitors Circuit and that these rights have not been sold or leased to any person or firm in China. Proceedings will be taken…

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Headline: Warning
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-02 - 1921-08-17
Summary:

Notice is hereby given that the exclusive exhibition rights for China of the Charles Chaplin film called 'The Kid' is the property of the First National Exhibitors Circuit and that these rights have not been sold or leased to any person or firm in China. Proceedings will be taken…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-04
Summary:

According to the writer, Mr. Chaplin does not like being called 'Charlie' – that he prefers to be known as Charles. Besides, he is unquestionably the greatest comedian in the world. Recently, the film 'The Kid' should prove that Mr. Chaplin is both a leading international…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-12 - 1921-12-16
Summary:

The Coronet will show Charlie Chaplin's 'The Kid.' December 12-14 Remarks: It didn't mention the theatre's name.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-12 - 1921-12-12
Summary:

The Kid' is coming!!

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-12
Summary:

Phenomenal business has been experienced by Northern cinemas fortunate enough to secure Charlie Chaplin's wonderful comedy, 'The Kid,' according to reports received locally. In Shanghai, it crowded the Victoria Theatre for two weeks at $2 per seat, and after a further four nights…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-12
Summary:

Reports from the North tell of phenomenal business for the cinemas that have been so fortunate as to secure Charlie Chaplin's wonderful comedy, 'The Kid.' In Shanghai, it crowded the Victoria Theatre for two weeks.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-13 - 1921-12-13
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin's greatest picture, 'The Kid.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-13
Summary:

One of the last pictures to be shown at the Empire, Tientsin's fine theatre and cinema, before its destruction by fire, was Charlie Chaplin's comedy, 'The Kid.' It is calculated that not only did the entire European and American communities of Tientsin see this wonderful film…

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-14 - 1921-12-15
Summary:

What theatre will show 'The Kid'? The Coronet of course.