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: 1921-11-26 - 1921-11-26
Summary:

Dead Men Tell No Tales,' from the famous novel by E. W. Hornung, is being shown at The Coronet. The all-cast cast includes Catherine Calvert. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-26 - 1921-11-30
Summary:

The Coronet: 'Dead Men Tell No Tales.' Kowloon Theatre: Sunday at 6 & 9, Mary Pickford in 'How Could You, Jean?'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-26 - 1921-11-29
Summary:

Tonight till Wednesday, 'Dead Men Tell No Tales,' a Tom Terriss special production. Illustration and plot included. November 29 Remarks: Ad. on the film on page 5. Only illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-26 - 1921-11-30
Summary:

The Coronet: 'Dead Men Tell No Tales.' Kowloon Theatre: Sunday at 6 and 9, Mary Pickford in 'How Could You, Jean?'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-26
Summary:

Spectacular scenes of a burning ship and an explosion at sea are presented with realism in 'Dead Men Tell No Tales,' the story of crime, love, and courage showing at the Coronet Theatre this evening. Based on the book by E. W. Hornung, this Vitagraph masterpiece transposes to the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-26
Summary:

Dead Men Tell No Tales,' the Vitagraph special production, will be shown at the Coronet Theatre this evening. The plot and subject matter of the film (the novel) is written by E. W. Hornung, the author of 'Raffles.' The leading feminine role is played by Catherine Calvert. Film…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-26
Summary:

Dead Men Tell No Tales,' a Vitagraph masterpiece, is being shown at the Coronet Theatre this evening. Based on the famous book by E. W. Hornung. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-26 - 1921-11-26
Summary:

Dead Men Tell No Tales. Kowloon Theatre Sunday at 6 and 9, Mary Pickford in How Could You, Jean?

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-28
Summary:

At the Coronet Theatre, 'Dead Men Tell No Tales' is now being screened. It is written by the author of 'Raffles,' E. W. Hornung, and filmed by Vitagraph.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-28 - 1921-11-29
Summary:

Dead Men Tell No Tales. Kowloon Theatre tonight at 9 p.m., Mary Pickford in How Could You, Jean?

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-29
Summary:

Dead Men Tell No Tales,' the tremendous melodrama of dark deeds and breathless perils, hight romance and startling surprises continues to draw crowded houses at the Coronet Theatre. The film is based on the famous story by E. W. Hornung. The explosion of the ship at sea is presented with…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-29
Summary:

Dead Men Tell No Tales' continues to draw crowded houses at the Coronet Theatre. The film was based on the story by E. W. Hornung. Plot highlights included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-30 - 1921-11-30
Summary:

Dead Men Tell No Tales,' last day today.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-30 - 1921-11-30
Summary:

Dead Men Tell No Tales. Kowloon Theatre tonight at 9 p.m., Norma Talmadge in The Way of a Woman.

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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!!