A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-03-22 - 1921-03-24
Summary:

Huge success of 'In Old Kentucky' featuring Anita Stewart, a First National attraction. Telephone 1743. March 22 remarks: Also showing British Gazette.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-22 - 1921-03-24
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, huge success of 'In Old Kentucky' featuring Anita Stewart, a First National attraction. Telephone 1743. March 22 Remarks: Ad. on page 5. Picture included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-22 - 1921-03-22
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'In Old Kentucky.' Also British Gazette. Telephone 1743.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-22 - 1921-03-26
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'In Old Kentucky.' Also British Gazette. March 23 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'In Old Kentucky.' Film review included. March 26 Remarks: Sunday, March 27, Guazzoni (producer of 'Quo Vadis') presents '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-25 - 1921-03-25
Summary:

Saturday, March 26th, last performance of 'In Old Kentucky.' Sunday, March 27th, Guazzoni (producer of 'Quo Vadis?') presents the magnificent historical spectacle, 'The Sack of Rome.' (See special advertisement on page 5.)

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-03-26 - 1921-03-26
Summary:

Saturday, March 26th, last performance of 'In Old Kentucky.' Sunday, March 27th, Guazzoni (producer of 'Quo Vadis') presents 'The Sack of Rome.' Remarks: The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads.

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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…

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-26 - 1921-07-27
Summary:

Anita Stewart in 'In Old Kentucky.'

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-26 - 1921-07-27
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'In Old Kentucky.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-26
Summary:

Mind the Paint Girl' will be seen at the Empire Theatre. Anita Stewart, who delighted Hongkong some few months ago in 'In Old Kentucky' is shown in two characters in the film. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-26 - 1921-07-27
Summary:

Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'In Old Kentucky.'

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-28
Summary:

A programme is promised at The Empire, described by Hongkong Amusements Ltd., a local film made by Pathe's cameraman at the time of the inauguration of Dr. Sun Yat Sen, 'The Sleepy Head.' Other films include 'Mind the Paint Girl.' Anita Stewart, who pleased everybody…

13
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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-11 - 1921-08-11
Summary:

Anita Stewart in 'In Old Kentucky' at popular prices.

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Headline: The Empire
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-11 - 1921-08-11
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'In Old Kentucky.' Popular prices.

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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…

18
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-03
Summary:

Her Kingdom of Dreams,' a First National attraction now showing at the Coronet Theatre. Starring Anita Stewart, who had been work in 'Mind the Paint Girl' and 'Old Kentucky,' Kathlyn Williams who had been in 'Whispering Chorus,' Mahlon Hamilton who appeared in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-19
Summary:

Anita Stewart, well-known for her work 'Old Kentucky,' will appear in First National's 'The Fighting Shepherdess,' in which the film will be shown at the Coronet Theatre this evening. The novel of the film is written by Caroline Lockhart, and the film itself is directed…

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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.