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: 1918-08-31 - 1918-08-31
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre has much pleasure in announcing another of those big new Pathe plays that have been so successful of late: 'Kick In,' 'The On-the-Square Girl,' 'The Recoil,' 'Runaway Romany,' 'The Spender,' 'A Crooked Romance' and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-31 - 1918-08-31
Summary:

A Woman's Fight,' a 5-part Gold Rooster play, the biggest thing of its kind we have yet produced. For three nights only, September 2, 3 and 4. Will not be shown at matinees.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-09-02 - 1918-09-03
Summary:

September 2-4. Geraldine O'Brien in 'A Woman's Fight.' American Gazette No. 77. 'The Reformers.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-02 - 1918-09-04
Summary:

September 2nd, 3rd and 4th, Geraldine O'Brien in 'A Woman's Fight.' Also American Gazette No. 77, 'The Reformers,' etc. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-02 - 1918-09-02
Summary:

All good sports love a scrapper! Geraldine O'Brien featured in 'A Woman's Fight,' a Pathe Gold Rooster play. She fills the bill. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-09-02
Summary:

There is a special attraction offering at the Victoria Theatre tonight, in the Pathe Gold Rooster film, 'A Woman's Fight.' Miss Geraldine O' Brien is the star actress. There are other films to be shown as well, while the Manchester Orchestra will supply the music.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-09-03
Summary:

The large audiences which assembled at the Victoria Theatre last night thoroughly enjoyed the admirably varied programme submitted. The main feature was the five-part film, 'A Woman's Fight,' in which the leading character was portrayed by Miss Geraldine O' Brien. Other…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-03
Summary:

A Woman's Fight' featuring Geraldine O'Brien was screening at the Victoria Theatre. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-10-17 - 1919-10-25
Summary:

Commencing tomorrow night, Charlie Chaplin in 'Sunnyside.' October 18 remarks: Booking at Anderson's. Matinee: Final episode of 'The Lightning Raider' and Geraldine O'Brien in 'Woman's Fight.' October 20 and 21 remarks: Harold Lloyd in 'Spring…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-18 - 1919-10-18
Summary:

Saturday and Sunday at 9.15 p.m., a grand comedy night, Charlie Chaplin in his third million-dollar comedy, 'Sunnyside.' Prices: $1.50, $1.00 and 70 cents. Booking at Anderson's. Today's matinee at 2.15 and 5 p.m., final episode of 'The Lightning Raider.' Sunday…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-18 - 1919-10-24
Summary:

Saturday and Sunday 9.15 p.m., a grand comedy night, Charlie Chaplin in 'Sunnyside.' Prices: $1.50, $1.00 and 70 cents. Booking at Anderson's. October 18 Remarks: Today's matinee, 3.15 and 5 p.m., final episode of 'The Lightning Raider.' Sunday's matinee, Miss…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-02-17 - 1920-02-23
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'The Bell's Vaudeville,' also Irene Castle in 'The Girl from Bohemia' in 5 parts. February 17 Remarks: Matinee today at 5.15 p.m., Geraldine O'Brien and Thurlow Bergen in 'A Woman's Fight.'

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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.