A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-02 - 1921-03-05
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Tom Moore in 'Thirty a Week' in 5 parts. Also Jiggs in Society and British Gazette. March 5 Remarks: Commencing tomorrow Sunday at 6 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Elsie Ferguson in Rose of the World. Also Hide and Seek and Coronet Review.

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Publication Date: 1921-03-05 - 1921-03-05
Summary:

Your last opportunity of enjoying 'Thirty a Week' featuring Tom Moore and 'Jiggs in Society.' Commencing tomorrow Sunday at 6 & 9.15 p.m., Elsie Ferguson in 'Rose of the World.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-05 - 1921-03-05
Summary:

Commencing Sunday, March 6th at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Elsie Ferguson in 'Rose of the World.' Also Mack Sennett Comedy and Topical Budget. Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, your last opportunity of seeing Tom Moore in 'Thirty a Week,' 'Jiggs in Society' and British…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-03-07 - 1921-03-09
Summary:

Special attraction: Elsie Ferguson in 'Rose of the World,' Mack Sennett Comedy and Coronet Review. Telephone 1743.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-07 - 1921-03-09
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, special attraction, Elsie Ferguson in 'Rose of the World.' Also Mack Sennett Comedy and Coronet Review. Telephone 1743.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-07
Summary:

Yesterday crowded houses at the Coronet witnessed the first screening of the splendid photography, 'Rose of the World' in which Elsie Ferguson plays the leading parts. Film synopsis included. In addition, an exceptionally funny comedy is shown entitled 'Hide and Seek Detectives.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-07 - 1921-03-09
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Eslie [sic] Ferguson in 'Rose of the World.' Also Mack Sennett Comedy and Coronet Review.

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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.

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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.