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: 1918-08-29 - 1918-08-31
Summary:

August 29-31. 'The Labyrinth.' British Gazette No. 460. 'Luke's Honeymoon' [sic]. Sunday, 'The Light that Failed.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-29 - 1918-08-29
Summary:

Tonight, two star items in one programme: Mdlle Robinne, the greatest of all French artists in 'The Labyrinth,' a modern love story with a quite unexpected finale; the funniest Lonesome Luke film ever screened, 'Luke's Honeymoon' in 2 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-29 - 1918-08-31
Summary:

29th, 30th and 31st August, 'The Labyrinth.' Also British Gazette No. 460 and 'Luke's Honeymoon.' Sunday, September 1st, 'The Light That Failed.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-10-11 - 1920-10-13
Summary:

All comedy programme: 'A Dog's Life,' 'A Day's Pleasure,' 'Luke's Honeymoon.' At 7.15 p.m., 'Bound and Gagged' episodes 3 and 4.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-11 - 1920-10-13
Summary:

October 11-13, today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., all comedy programme, 'A Dog's Life,' 'A Day's Pleasure' and 'Luke's Honeymoon.' At 7.15 p.m., 'Bound and Gagged' episodes 3 and 4.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-11 - 1920-10-11
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., all comedy programme including Charlie Chaplin in two of his million-dollar comedies, 'A Dog's Life' and 'A Day's Pleasure.' Also Harold Lloyd in one of his funniest comedies, 'Luke's Honeymoon.' Popular prices.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-10-11 - 1920-10-13
Summary:

October 11-13, tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., all comedy programme, 'A Dog's Life,' 'A Day's Pleasure' and 'Luke's Honeymoon.' At 7.15 p.m., 'Bound and Gagged' episodes 3 and 4.

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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!!

14
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.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-14
Summary:

The most noteworthy feature of Charlie Chaplin's masterpiece 'The Kid' after the acting of the great comedian himself is the wonderful performance of the boy actor Jackie Coogan.