A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-21 - 1919-04-22
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Bryant Washburn in 'Kidder and Ko.' Also Harold Lloyd and Bebe Daniels in 'Two Scrambled.' Matinee today at 5 p.m., 'Father and the Boys,' featuring Digby Bell. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-23
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre announces that there will be no show tonight as the theatre has been lent to the St. George's Society. The Film 'Kidder Ko' will be shown at tomorrow's matinee.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-24 - 1919-04-24
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'The House of Hate,' episodes 18 and 19. Also Harold Lloyd in 'That's Him.' Matinees: Thursday 24th April at 5.15 p.m., Bryant Washburn in 'Kidder and Ko.' Sunday, 27th April at 6 p.m., 'Snow Girl.' Booking at Anderson's.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-24
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre: The Victoria Theatre was hired for the afternoon and evening by the Society, who entertained there a large number of men from the services. The programme was partly concert and partly pictures. An American Gazette, the amusing 'Kidder and Ko' and 'Two…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-24
Summary:

Owing to the Victoria Theatre having been rented to the St. George's Society, the management of the theatre has decided to screen 'Kidder and Ko' at the matinee tomorrow. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-12 - 1920-02-13
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bryant Washburn in 'Kidder and Ko.' Also Harold Lloyd in 'Pinched.' Usual prices. Booking at the theatre. February 13 Remarks: At 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King' episodes 1 and 2.

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-12
Summary:

Kidder and Co.' [sic] is to be screened. The film is produced by the Diando Film Corporation, featuring Bryant Washburn. Harold Lloyd is appearing in 'Pinched.' A Pathe coloured film entitled 'A Japanese Temple' will prove delightfully picturesque and instructive…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-20 - 1921-07-20
Summary:

Woping Theatre: at 2.30, 5.15 and 7.15, 'The Son of Tarzan,' episodes 6. Also 'Daredevil Jack' episodes 5 and 6. At 9.15 p.m., Chefalo. The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Charles Ray in 'Peaceful Valley,' a First National attraction. The Kowloon: at 9.15 p.m…

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-12 - 1921-12-12
Summary:

The Kid' is coming!!

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-14 - 1921-12-15
Summary:

What theatre will show 'The Kid'? The Coronet of course.

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-16 - 1921-12-16
Summary:

The Kid' is here!

18
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.

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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.

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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.