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: 1919-02-28
Summary:

A recent contract signed by Mary Pickford made her the costliest star in all filmdom. The contract is with the First National Exhibitors' Circuit, the organization which recently raised Charlie Chaplin to what at that time was the crowning salary height. The contract will make Miss Pickford…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-11
Summary:

We learn that the Pathe Phono Cinema Chine Co. has secured at an enormous price the exclusive rights for China and Indo-China of the one million dollars Charlie Chaplin films. Up to now two films only have been produced, they are 'Shoulder Arms' and 'A Dog's Life,' the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-27
Summary:

With commendable enterprise the management of the Victoria Theatre has secured the well-known Chaplin film 'Shoulder Arms.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-29
Summary:

No film has had greater success in Hongkong than the second Million Dollar Chaplin film 'Shoulder Arms.' Cinema-goers will be pleased to know that the Pathe Co., who own the rights for China for those films, announces that the First Million Dollar production entitled 'A Dog's…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-16
Summary:

The second of the Carlie Chaplin Million Dollar series is billed to be shown at Victoria Theatre, entitled 'A Dog's Life.' The first is 'Shoulder Arms' and the third is 'Sunny Side.' Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-16
Summary:

On Sunday night there was a crowded house at the Victoria Theatre when 'Shoulder Arms' was re-screened at the insistent demands of patrons. The programme is an all-comedy one, with a very fine comic being Harold Lloyd's 'We Never Sleep.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-17
Summary:

There was another big house at the Victoria Theatre last evening when 'Shoulder Arms,' the famous film featuring Charlie Chaplin, was again screened. A comedy by Harold Lloyd formed the first part of the programme.

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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
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
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: 1921-12-20
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.

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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…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-24
Summary:

The final screening of 'The Kid' will take place at the Coronet Theatre tonight. At the same time, 'The Last of the Mohicans,' 'The Leopard Woman' (starring Louise Glaum) are two other films will be shown during the Xmas holidays. Apart from it, Mr. Ray managed to…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-29
Summary:

Recently the Coronet New Year attraction includes 'The Kid' and 'The Brat.' Charlie Chaplin will be seen in the former one, while Nazimova in the latter. In addition, Nazimova has played in productions like 'Toys of Fate,' 'Eye for Eye,' and 'The Red…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-31
Summary:

The Brat,' starring Nazimova, will be shown at the Coronet Theatre tonight. Nazimova has participated in 'Revelation' and 'The Red Lantern.' Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-11
Summary:

Fair and Warmer' is now available at the Coronet Theatre. The leading role of the film is taken by May Allison. Besides, on Thursday and Friday, Charlie Chaplin's 'The Kid' will be shown again.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-12
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin's 'The Kid' will be shown again at the Coronet Theatre this evening.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-12
Summary:

This evening will be the last opportunity to see Charlie Chaplin's 'The Kid' at the Coronet Theatre in Hongkong.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-04
Summary:

The management of the Coronet Theatre has seized the opportunity presented by the strike and will screen Charlie Chaplin's 'The Kid' again this evening.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-05