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: 1921-11-23 - 1921-11-25
Summary:

The Coronet: Blanche Sweet in 'That Girl Montana.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 5.30 & 9.15, Jack Pickford in 'A Double Dyed Deceiver,' Snub Comedy, British Gazette and dancing.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-23 - 1921-11-25
Summary:

The Coronet: Blanche Sweet in 'That Girl Montana.' Illustration included. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 5.30 and 9.15, Jack Pickford in 'A Double-Dyed Deceiver.' Also ‘Snub' Comedy and British Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-23 - 1921-11-23
Summary:

An O. Henry story at Kowloon Theatre, tonight at 5.30 and 9.15, Jack Pickford in 'A Double-Dyed Deceiver.' Other items include 'Open Another Bottle' and British Gazette. Note: tonight will be the only matinee performance of this programme.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-23 - 1921-11-25
Summary:

Blanche Sweet in 'That Girl Montana.' Kowloon Theatre, today at 5.30 and 9.15, Jack Pickford in 'A Double-Dyed Deceiver.' Also ‘Snub' Comedy, British Gazette and dancing.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-24
Summary:

Jack Pickford plays the Kid in O. Henry's story 'A Double Dyed Deceiver.' The film is now showing at the Kowloon Theatre. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-25
Summary:

A Double-Dyed Deceiver,' the film version of O Henry's masterpiece, is now showing at the Kowloon Theatre for the last time this evening. In this film, Jack Pickford plays the leading role. Film synopsis included.

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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.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-14
Summary:

The most noteworthy feature of Charlie Chaplin's masterpiece 'The Kid' after the acting of the great comedian himself is the wonderful performance of the boy actor Jackie Coogan.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-16 - 1921-12-16
Summary:

The Kid' is here!