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: 1921-11-10 - 1921-11-10
Summary:

He found himself with two brides in his arms on his bridal night? How did this happen? See Alice Grady in 'His Bridal Night.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-10 - 1921-11-10
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Alice Brady in 'His Bridal Night,' and Harold Lloyd in 'Number, Please.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m. only, 'The Money Changers' and 'The Morning After.' Dancing before and after pictures!

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-10 - 1921-11-10
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Select Pictures presents Alice Brady in 'His Bridal Night.' In response to dozens of requests, 'Number, Please?' with Harold Lloyd will be shown with this programme. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-10 - 1921-11-10
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Alice Brady in 'His Bridal Night' and Harold Lloyd in 'Number, Please?' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m. only, 'The Money Changers' and 'The Morning After.' Dancing after pictures.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-10
Summary:

His Bridal Night,' in which Select Pictures presents Alice Brady as the star, will be seen this evening at the Coronet Theatre. Film synopsis included. Besides, Harold Lloyd's 'Number Please!' [sic] will be shown.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-10 - 1921-11-11
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Alice Brady in 'His Bridal Night.' Also Harold Lloyd in 'Number, Please?' Kowloon Theatre, tonight at 9 p.m. only, 'The Money Changers.' Also 'The Morning After' and dancing before and after pictures.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-11 - 1921-11-11
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Alice Brady in 'His Bridal Night,' and Harold Lloyd in 'Number, Please.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m. only, 'The Yankee Way' and 'June Madness.' Dancing after pictures!

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-11 - 1921-11-11
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Alice Brady in 'His Bridal Night' and Harold Lloyd in 'Number, Please?' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m. only, 'The Yankee Way' and 'June Madness.' Dancing after pictures.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-11
Summary:

The holiday programme at the Coronet Theatre includes 'His Bridal Night.' Film synopsis included. Also, Harold Lloyd's comedy 'Number Please!' [sic] is included in the programme.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-11
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre will provide Harold Lloyd comedy 'Number Please' and 'Little House that shows the Big Pictures' is screening a delightfully entertaining farce bearing the intriguing title 'His Bridal Night,' which is starred by Alice Brady. Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-12 - 1921-11-12
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Alice Brady in 'His Bridal Night,' and Harold Lloyd in 'Number, Please.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 5.45 & 9 p.m., 'The Make Believe Wife,' Mack Sennett Comedy and Screen Magazine. Dancing after pictures!

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-12 - 1921-11-12
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Alice Brady in 'His Bridal Night' and Harold Lloyd in 'Number, Please?' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 5.45 and 9 p.m. only, 'The Make-Believe Wife.' Also Mack Sennett Comedy and Screen Magazine. Dancing after pictures.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-12 - 1921-11-12
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Alice Brady in 'His Bridal Night' and Harold Lloyd in 'Number, Please.' Kowloon Theatre, tonight at 5.45 and 9 p.m., 'The Make-Believe Wife.' Also Mack Sennett comedy, screen magazine and dancing after picture.

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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…