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: 1918-09-18 - 1918-09-20
Summary:

September 18. Laugh! Grand mutual-Chaplin programme. See Charlie Chaplin in 'The Immigrant,' 'Easy Street,' 'Behind the Screen.' All in 2 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-18 - 1918-09-20
Summary:

From Wednesday 18th to Friday 20th September, screening a special comedy programme featuring Charlie Chaplin: 'The Emigrant' [sic] in 2 parts; 'Easy Street' in 2 parts; 'Behind the Screen' in 2 parts. Saturday 21st September, 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Secret…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-09-18 - 1918-09-20
Summary:

A special comedy programme featuring Charlie Chaplin from Wednesday 18th to Friday 20th September. 'The Emigrant' [sic], 'Easy Street' and 'Behind the Screen' are all in two parts. The seventh and eighth episodes of 'The Secret Kingdom' on Saturday, 21st…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-09-25 - 1918-09-27
Summary:

September 25-27. From Wednesday to Friday, screening 'Pasquale,' Paramount feature, complete in five parts, featuring George Beban with Gaumont Graphic and comics. On Thursday and Friday, 'The Emigrant' [sic], 'Easy Street,' 'Behind the Screen.' All in 2…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-25 - 1918-09-27
Summary:

For Wednesday 25th to Friday 27th, screening 'Pasquale,' a Paramount feature complete in 5 parts, featuring the screen star George Beban with Gaumont Graphic and comics. By special request, matinees at 5.15 p.m. on Thursday 26th and Friday 27th, screening 'The Emigrant' [sic…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-09-25 - 1918-09-27
Summary:

A Paramount feature in 5 parts, 'Pasquale' from Wednesday, 25th to Friday, 27th September. Gaumont gazette and comics of George Beban included. Matinees at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, 26th and Friday, 27th September by special request. 'The Emigrant' [sic], 'Behind the Screen…

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Headline: Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-20 - 1919-03-22
Summary:

Mrs. Vernon Castle in 'The Mysterious Client.' Charlie Chaplin in 'Easy Street.' Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-20 - 1919-03-20
Summary:

(Illustration of Charlie Chaplin) in 'Easy Street.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-20 - 1919-03-22
Summary:

March 20th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mrs. Vernon Castle in 'The Mysterious Client' and Charlie Chaplin in 'Easy Street.' Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-20 - 1919-03-22
Summary:

March 20, 21, 22 and 23 at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mrs. Vernon Castle in 'The Mysterious Client.' Charlie Chaplin in 'Easy Street.' Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-20 - 1919-03-20
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin in 'Easy Street.' Illustration included.

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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…

13
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!!

18
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.'