A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-13 - 1918-12-14
Summary:

7.15 and 9.15 performance, showing 'Mystery of the Double Cross' episodes 5 and 6. Also 'Max, Victim of the Black Hand,' a comedy by Max Linder, and comics. Special matinee on Friday and Saturday, 13 and 14 December 1918, grand artists variety company.

82
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-20 - 1918-12-23
Summary:

Tonight, 7.15 and 9.15 performance, showing 7 and 8 episodes, 'Mystery of the Double Cross' and various comics.

83
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-28 - 1918-12-30
Summary:

December 27, 28, 29 and 30, 7.15 and 9.15 performance, showing 9 and 10 episodes of 'Mystery of the Double Cross,' from a story written by Gilson Willets and comics.

84
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-03 - 1919-01-06
Summary:

January 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th, 7.15 and 9.15 performance, 'Mystery of the Double Cross,' episodes 11 and 12. Also 'The Two Trunks,' another comic picture, and Annals of the War No. 4 (interesting events of the European war).

85
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-10 - 1919-01-13
Summary:

January 10, 11, 12 and 13, 7.15 and 9.15 performance, 'Mystery of the Double Cross,' episodes 13 and 14, the feature serial of perils and love from a story written by Gilson Willets. Also 'The Great War 1914-16,' 'The Adventures of Dick and Harry' (comic film) and…

86
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-14 - 1919-01-16
Summary:

Tonight, 7.15 and 9.15 performance, showing the final episode of 'Mystery of the Double Cross,' the feature serial of perils and love from a story written by Gilson Willets. Also 'For Honour and Country,' drama in 3 parts and 'Luke's Double,' a Harold Lloyd…

87
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…

88
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…

89
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…

90
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-12 - 1921-12-12
Summary:

The Kid' is coming!!

91
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.

92
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-13 - 1921-12-13
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin's greatest picture, 'The Kid.'

93
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…

94
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.

95
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-16 - 1921-12-16
Summary:

The Kid' is here!

96
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-17 - 1921-12-17
Summary:

The Kid.' Matinee, $1.20 and 60 cents; soiree, $2.00 and $1.00. Plans now open.

97
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-20 - 1921-12-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Kid' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Special dance today at 9 p.m. Tickets $2.00 each. Best floor in the colony.

98
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-20
Summary:

This week's attraction in the Coronet Theatre is 'The Kid.' The fame of Charlie Chaplin's masterpiece preceded it and it was little wonder the 'little house' was packed yesterday.

99
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-20
Summary:

The other week were published in the North-China Daily News particularly relating to the unaccountably early showing of two Charlie Chaplin features in Shanghai, 'The Kid' last summer and 'The Idle Class' during the present month. It was shown that Ramos Amusements Ltd. had…

100
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-21 - 1921-12-21
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Kid' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Today only at 5.30 and 9 p.m., 'The Silver King' and 'Paper Hangers.' Dancing, best floor in the colony.