A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-06 - 1924-12-06
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, the colony's biggest amusement bargain, W. S. Hart in 'The Cradle of Courage,' Charlie Chaplin in 'Behind the Screen' and 'The Shadow Graph.' Starting Sunday, final presentation in the colony of the world's greatest comedy…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-06 - 1924-12-06
Summary:

Tonight, there are three big attractions, Charlie Chaplin in 'Behind the Screen,' W. S. Hart in 'The Cradle of Courage,' and 'The Shadow Graph.' Tomorrow's programme includes Charlie Chaplin in 'The Kid,' 'The Leather Pushers' round 23 and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-08 - 1924-12-08
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin & Jackie Coogan in 'The Kid.' Also, new round of 'The Leather Pushers.' Extra added feature, Princess Jenny Kira, the Hula Hula Wonder and 'The Shadowgraph.' Price details included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-08 - 1924-12-08
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, your last opportunity to see the world's greatest comedy, Charlie Chaplin and Jackie Coogan in 'The Kid.' Also a new round of 'The Leather Pushers.' Extra added feature, Princess Jenny Kira, the Hula Hula Wonder and 'The Shadow…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-08
Summary:

Following on Charlie Chaplin in 'Behind the Screen,' the Star Theatre is featuring Chaplin's 'The Kid,' with the 'discoveries' of Charlies, Jack Coogan. In addition, there is also a new round of what is called 'The Leather Pushers.' Film plot included…

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Headline: The Kid'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-08
Summary:

Following the screening of Charlie Chaplin's 'Behind the Screen,' Star Theatre will be showing 'The Kid' starring Jackie Coogan and Charlie Chaplin. The film is full of 'immediate laughter.' In addition, there is also a new round of 'The Leather Pushers…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-08
Summary:

Following on Charlie Chaplin in 'Behind the Screen,' the Star Theatre is featuring Chaplin in perhaps his greatest picture – a picture made famous in that it shows Jackie Coogan, who was one of Charlie's 'discoveries.' 'The Kid' has a human element in it, but…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-09 - 1924-12-10
Summary:

The Gay Corinthian.' Also showing, Baby Peggy in 'Jack and the Beanstalk.' Prices details included. December 10 Remarks: Illustration for 'The Gay Corinthian.' Starting tomorrow, 'The Fast Mail.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-09 - 1924-12-09
Summary:

Tonight, another big double bill, the most beautiful of all old English romances, 'The Gay Corinthian.' Also showing Baby Peggy in 'Jack and the Beanstalk.' Matinees, 50 cents and 80 cents; nights, 80 cents and $1.20. Children and servicemen half-price. Coming soon, 'The…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-09 - 1924-12-10
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, 'The Gay Corinthian.' Also showing Baby Peggy in 'Jack and the Beanstalk.' Matinees, 50 cents and 80 cents; nights, 80 cents and $1.20. Coming soon, 'The Fast Mail.' December 10 Remarks: Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-10 - 1924-12-10
Summary:

A big double programme. Feature 1: 'The Gay Corinthian,' a beautiful story of old England love and romance. Feature 2: Baby Peggy in 'Jack and the Beanstalk.' Starting tomorrow, the thriller of all thrillers, 'The Fast Mail.' Illustration included.

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Headline: Notice
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-07 - 1925-03-07
Summary:

Hongkong Amusements Ltd announces that they hold from First National the sole rights to exhibit 'The Kid' in Hongkong and they will institute legal proceedings should this film be shown in Hongkong without the consent of Hongkong Amusements Limited. Up to the time of issuing this…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-08-19
Summary:

We have been hearing a great deal lately of the weakening of British prestige in the Far East through our official failure to understand the worldwide importance of cinemas. There are 22 cinemas in Korea and 16 in Manchuria. They appeal only to Koreans, who like American pictures. In Shanghai,…