A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-02-15 - 1919-02-17
Summary:

William Fox presents Bertha Kalich in 'Slander.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-15 - 1919-02-17
Summary:

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Bertha Kalich in 'Slander.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-02-17 - 1919-02-19
Summary:

Pathe American Gazette No. 25. William Fox presents Bertha Kalich in 'Slander.' Last two nights of the Cottrell's Acrobat Troupe. 'My Old Dutch' in 5 parts and 'The Primrose Path' in 5 parts. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-17 - 1919-02-19
Summary:

17th, 18th and 19th February at 9.15 p.m., Pathe American Gazette No. 25; William Fox presents Bertha Kalich in 'Slander,' a modern society photo drama that every woman should see and every man should study. Last nights of the Cottrell's acrobatic troupe. Thursday, the 20th…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-17
Summary:

The weekend programme at the Victoria Theatre attracted full houses. The chief attraction is 'The Court of Monte Cristo' [sic]. A new programme will be produced tonight, including William Fox picture 'Slander' starring Bertha Kalich. Also a Gazette number and two last…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-17 - 1919-02-19
Summary:

February 17, 18 and 19 at 9.15 p.m., American Gazette No. 25, William Fox presents Bertha Kalich in 'Slander,' a modern society photo drama that every woman should see and every man should study. Last two nights of the Cottrell's Acrobatic Troupe. Thursday 20th at 5.15 p.m.,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-22 - 1919-02-26
Summary:

February 24, 25 and 26 at 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Baby Marie Osborne in 'A Daughter of the West.' Matinee on Thursday February 27 at 5.15 p.m., 'The Slander' (by special request). Coming, Fredony & Vaudeville Co.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-02-24 - 1919-02-26
Summary:

Pathe presents Baby Marie Osborne in 'A Daughter of the West.' Also 'Slander' by special request. Freedony and Vaudeville Co. is coming. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-24 - 1919-02-27
Summary:

24th, 25th and 26th February at 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Baby Marie Osborne in 'A Daughter of the West.' Matinee, Thursday, the 27th February at 5.15 p.m., 'The Slander' (by special request). Coming, Fredony and Vaudeville Co. Booking at Anderson's.

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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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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.'