A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-08-10 - 1920-08-13
Summary:

Goldwyn presents Jane Cowl in 'The Spreading Dawn.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 10 and 11.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-10 - 1920-08-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Goldwyn presents Jane Cowl in 'The Spreading Dawn.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 10 and 11.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-10 - 1920-08-10
Summary:

A great emotional actress and stage beauty faces the camera for Goldwyn pictures, Jane Cowl, America's greatest emotional actress and one of the most beautiful women on the stage has at last consented to star in motion pictures. 'The Spreading Dawn' from a Saturday Evening Post…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-08-10 - 1920-08-13
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Goldwyn presents Jane Cowl in 'The Spreading Dawn.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 10 and 11.

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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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-29 - 1921-06-30
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, final episodes of 'The Lost City' and the Australian's first match in England at the Coronet. Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Jane Cowl in 'The Spreading Dawn' in 6 parts, Snub Pollard Comedy and Mexican Scenic film at the Kowloon.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-30 - 1921-06-30
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, final episodes of 'The Lost City' and The Australians' Opening Match in England. The Kowloon: At 5.30 & 9.15, Jane Cowl in 'The Spreading Dawn' (6 parts), Snub Pollard Comedy and Mexican Scenic Film.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-30 - 1921-06-30
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, final episodes of 'The Lost City.' Also 'The Australians Opening Match in England.' The Kowloon: Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Jane Cowl in 'The Spreading Dawn' in 6 parts. Also ‘Snub' Pollard Comedy and Mexican Scenic…

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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…

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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.