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: 1921-05-16
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: 1921-12-01 - 1921-12-02
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15, Larry Semon in 'The Bakery,' Tom Moore & Seena Owen in 'The City of Comrades,' and Paramount Magazine. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m., Norma Talmadge in 'The Way of a Woman.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-01 - 1921-12-01
Summary:

First-class comedies are few and far between. We have secured for the Coronet some of the funniest comedies ever screened. They feature Larry Semon. We are showing the first of these tonight. Come and see Larry Semon in 'The Bakery.' There is also 'The City of Comrades' with…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-01 - 1921-12-02
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Larry Semon in 'The Bakery,' Tom Moore and Seena Owen in 'The City of Comrades' and Paramount Magazine. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m., Norma Talmadge in 'The Way of a Woman.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-01
Summary:

The City of Comrades,' probably the first motion picture drama of Halifax disaster, is the latest Goldwyn production, showing at the Coronet Theatre this evening. In addition, Mr. Tom Moore takes the leading role in the picture, in which the film version of the story is originated by Basil…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-01 - 1921-12-03
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Larry Semon in 'The Bakery.' Also Tom Moore and Seena Owen in 'The City of Comrades' and Paramount Magazine. Kowloon Theatre, tonight at 9 p.m., Norma Talmadge in The Way of a Woman.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-02
Summary:

Hongkong film comedies have hitherto been divided into three main classes: Charlie Chaplin masterpieces, Harold Lloyd gems, and others. However, a new class will be introduced, and that is the Larry Semon comedy. Yesterday, at the Coronet, 'The Bakery' was the first one screened.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-03 - 1921-12-03
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15, Larry Semon in 'The Bakery,' Tom Moore & Seena Owen in 'The City of Comrades,' and Paramount Magazine. Kowloon Theatre: Sat. 3rd to Mon. 5th at 9 p.m., 'Fuss and Feathers,' an Ince production.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-03 - 1921-12-03
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Larry Semon in 'The Bakery,' Tom Moore and Seena Owen in 'The City of Comrades' and Paramount Magazine. Kowloon Theatre: Saturday 3rd to Monday 5th at 9 p.m., matinee today and tomorrow, 'Fuss and Feathers,' an Ince…

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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.