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: 1917-08-18 - 1917-08-18
Summary:

Screening of 'The Shielding Shadow' (3rd and 4th episodes), 'Spring Time on the Riviera' (colour), Pathe News; Coming film: Max Linder in 'Max, Victim of the Clutching Hand'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-28 - 1919-03-01
Summary:

28th February, 1st and 2nd March at 9.15 p.m., Pathe News No. 28 and 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' final epoch. Matinee Sunday, 2nd March at 6 p.m., 'Mrs. Plum's Pudding' featuring Marie Tempest. Coming, Fredony and Vaudeville Co. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-19 - 1919-05-23
Summary:

Tonight, Charlie Chaplin's first million-dollar picture, 'A Dog's Life.' Note: the million-dollar Chaplin series are absolutely the latest Chaplin productions produced by himself under his famous contract with the First National Exhibitors' Circuit Co. of New York. We…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-18 - 1919-10-20
Summary:

Tonight, Pathe presents Charlie Chaplin in 'Sunnyside,' his third million-dollar comedy. Prices: $1.50, $1.00 and 70 cents. Booking at Anderson's. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-18 - 1919-10-18
Summary:

Saturday and Sunday at 9.15 p.m., a grand comedy night, Charlie Chaplin in his third million-dollar comedy, 'Sunnyside.' Prices: $1.50, $1.00 and 70 cents. Booking at Anderson's. Today's matinee at 2.15 and 5 p.m., final episode of 'The Lightning Raider.' Sunday…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-20 - 1919-10-23
Summary:

Monday and Tuesday at 9.15 p.m., now drawing packed houses, a grand comedy night, Charlie Chaplin in his third million-dollar comedy, 'Sunnyside.' Also Harold Lloyd in 'Spring Fever' and News Budget. Prices: $1.50, $1.00 and 70 cents. Booking at Anderson's. October 22…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-20
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre broke all records on Saturday night when well nigh three hundred people failed to secure accommodation. The occasion was the screening of Charlie Chaplin's third million dollar picture 'Sunnyside.' Film plot included.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-21 - 1919-10-22
Summary:

Tonight, Charlie Chaplin in 'Sunnyside,' his third million-dollar comedy. Prices: $1.50, $1.00 and 70 cents. Booking at Anderson's. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-24 - 1919-10-24
Summary:

Tonight is your last opportunity of seeing Charlie Chaplin in 'Sunnyside.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-25 - 1919-10-25
Summary:

Make your children happy. Let them laugh without restraint. Shed a little sunshine into their lives by showing them Charlie Chaplin's million-dollar picture, 'Sunnyside.' Prices: 60 cents and 30 cents; children 20 cents to stalls.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-25 - 1919-10-25
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow night, an attractive bill, final episode of 'The Lightning Raider' and 'It Happened to Adele,' a clever Gold Rooster play in five parts. Today's matinee at 2.15 and 5 p.m., Charlie Chaplin in 'Sunnyside.' Prices: 60 cents and 30 cents.…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-17
Summary:

The Come Back,' the principal item in the Coronet Theatre programme, is thoroughly deserving of the crowded houses it is drawing nightly. Harold Lockwood and May Allison have done an excellent work in the leading parts. Film plot included. The programme also includes Harold Lloyd's…

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-16
Summary:

The last chance of seeing Anatole France's great work 'Thais' will be given to patrons of the Coronet Theatre tonight. Some magnificent acting is seen by Mary Garden. Film plot included. Pathe's news pictures are very interesting. Local boxers will be interested in the films…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-19 - 1919-12-22
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Bryant Washburn in 'All Wrong.' Also Luke's comic and Pathe's News. Today's matinee, 'The Tiger's Trail' episodes 13 and 14. Booking at Anderson's. December 22 Remarks: Today's matinee at 5.15 p.m., Bryant…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-30 - 1919-12-30
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents 'An Amateur Orphan,' a Gold Rooster play in 5 parts, featuring Gladys Leslie. Also Pathe News No. 56. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-08 - 1920-04-08
Summary:

You've heard her on the Victor, see her on the screen, Geraldine Farrar, the world-famous operatic star in Goldwyn's gorgeous photoplay, 'Shadows,' a drama of Eastern days and Alaskan nights in 6 parts. Also another first-rate ‘Snub' comedy, 'Looking for Trouble…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-09
Summary:

Here is a picture that should break all records in attendance. It fairly bristles with good features, the chief one being the star, Geraldine Farrar. 'Shadows' is at the Coronet. In addition to it, there is an interesting Pathe News, showing scenes from London, California and Paris,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-14 - 1920-04-17
Summary:

Pioneer presents 'The Long Arm of Mannister' with Henry B. Walthall, based on the famous novel by E. Phillips Oppenheim. Also showing 'How Dry I Am,' Rolin comedy and Pathe News.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-14 - 1920-04-14
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the third big picture, E. Phillips Oppenheim's weird and powerful drama, 'The Long Arm of Mannister' in 7 parts, featuring Henry B. Walthall and Helene Chadwick. Also 'How Dry I Am,' ‘Snub' best comedy to date and an interesting Pathe…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-26 - 1920-04-29
Summary:

Monday to Thursday, April 26th to 29th at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 1. overture, Coronet orchestra; 2. Pathe news; 2. 'Going! Going! Gone!,' a Rolin comedy; 4. D. W. Griffith presents the picture that ends on a woman's no, 'The Great Love' in 7 parts.