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: 1919-12-17 - 1919-12-18
Summary:

Metro's six part wonderplay 'The Voice of Conscience' featuring Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne. Also, the fine Christie Comedy 'The Fourteen Man.' Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-17 - 1919-12-19
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a super-production that comes as an ordinary picture, Metro's six-part wonder play, 'The Voice of Conscience' featuring Francis X. Boshman [sic] and Beverly Bayne. Also the fine Christie comedy, 'The Fourteenth Man.' Usual prices. Booking…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-17 - 1919-12-19
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Metro's six-part wonder-play, 'The Voice of Conscience,' featuring Francis X. Boshman [sic] and Beverly Bayne, also the fine Christie comedy, 'The Fourteenth Man.' Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's. Pictures included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-18
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre is now presenting a big Metro attraction in 'The Voice of Conscience.' Provided with a dual role, Francis X. Bushman, assisted by Beverly Bayne, appears in this fine film. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-18
Summary:

Two good houses welcomed the new programme last night at the Coronet, which is of a very high standard indeed. The opening item was a Club Comedy, 'Jerry and the Vampire,' starring George Ovey. Following item is an exceedingly fine 6 parts METRO production, 'The Voice of…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-19 - 1919-12-19
Summary:

An excellent programme tonight, two comedies and an exciting 6-part Metro drama, 'The Voice of Conscience,' with Francis Bushman and Beverly Bayne.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-20 - 1919-12-20
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne in 'The Voice of Conscience' and Christie and Gab [sic] comedies. Tomorrow at 6 p.m., 'Thais.' Prices: 80 cents and 40 cents. Tomorrow at 9.15 p.m., 'Les Miserables.' Ordinary prices.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-20 - 1919-12-20
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne in 'The Voice of Conscience' and Christie and Cub Comedies. Tomorrow at 6 p.m., 'Thais.' Prices: 80 cents and 40 cents. Tomorrow at 9.15 p.m., 'Les Miserables.' Ordinary prices.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-17 - 1920-01-20
Summary:

Today, Bushman and Bayne in 'Social Quicksands.' At 7.15 p.m., 'Red, White and Blue Blood.' January 19 remarks: At 7.15 p.m., 'The Voice of Conscience.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-19 - 1920-01-20
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bushman and Bayne in 'Social Quicksands.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Voice of Conscience.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-02-26 - 1920-02-27
Summary:

Thais,' ordinary matinee prices. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King,' episodes 5 and 6. At 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Gladys Brockwell and George Walsh in 'The Honor System,' ten parts. February 27 remarks: 'The Voice of Conscience,' ordinary matinee prices.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-02-26 - 1920-02-27
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m., 'Thais.' Ordinary matinee prices. Tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King' episodes 5 and 6. Tonight at 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Gladys Brockwell and George Walsh in 'The Honor System' in 10 parts. Prices: $1.50 and 80 cents. Not for…

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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!!

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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.