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: 1918-08-09 - 1918-08-12
Summary:

August 9-12. The great French drama 'Instinct.' British Gazette No. 455 and 'The Flirt.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-09 - 1918-08-12
Summary:

August 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th, the great French drama, 'Instinct.' Also British Gazette No. 455, 'The Flirt,' etc. Booking at Anderson's.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-01 - 1919-05-03
Summary:

Tonight, William S. Hart in 'The Desert Man.' Also 'Charlie by the Sea.' British Gazette No. 504-505, 516-517 (including Trafalgar Celebrations and visit to London). Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-01 - 1919-05-01
Summary:

William S. Hart in 'The Desert Man.' The screen's most popular star in a great photoplay. Better than 'Hell's Hinges'.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-01 - 1919-05-03
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William S. Hart in 'The Desert Man'; 'Charlie By the Sea'; British Gazette Nos. 504-505, 516-517. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-01 - 1919-05-01
Summary:

William S. Hart in 'The Desert Man,' the screen's most popular star in a great photoplay. Better than 'Hell's Hinges.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-01 - 1919-05-03
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William S. Hart in 'The Desert Man.' Charlie's 'By the Sea.' British Gazette Nos. 504-505, 516-571 (including Trafalgar Celebrations and visit of Foch and Clemenceau to London). Booking at Robinson's. May 3 Remarks: Tonight at 4.30 and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-01 - 1919-05-01
Summary:

William S. Hart in 'The Desert Man.' The screen's most popular star in a great photoplay, better than 'Hell's Hinges.'

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

Mr. Ray, the manager of the Coronet has a knack for pleasing his patrons by selecting 'The Desert Man' to screen and have been drawing a bumper house for the past few days. The film was starred by William S. Hart. An Essanay Comedy featuring Charlie Chaplin is also being screened.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-06-05 - 1919-06-10
Summary:

Hands Up,' episode 7 'Tossed into the Torrent,' episode 8 'The Fatal Jewels.' Performance by Phyllis Faye, the best known and young Australian star in catchy songs. Harold Lloyd in 'Why Pick on Me?' Matinee: 'The Kidnapped Heiress' and Keystone comics…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-09 - 1919-06-09
Summary:

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, a three-day treat, 'Hands Up' episodes 9 and 10. Also Toto comedy, 'Great Water Peril.' Tonight, matinee at 5 p.m., 'The Desert Man.' String band tonight.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-06-09
Summary:

A great attraction tonight at the Victoria Theatre will be a sensational fire dance by Miss Phyllis Faye, the well-known Australian danseuse and artist. Miss Faye has made a great name in Australia by this and other feats and tonight she should earn additional laurels. In addition to the fire…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-09 - 1919-06-10
Summary:

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, a three-day treat, 'Hands Up,' episode 9: 'Leap Through Space,' and episode 10: 'Sun Message.' Toto comedy, 'Great Water Peril.' Tonight matinee at 5 p.m., 'The Desert Man.' 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…