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: 1919-03-20 - 1919-03-22
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Creighton Hale and Gladys Hulette in 'Annexing Bill.' Here is a fine example of what a light romantic comedy should be. A spirited romance and an elemental plot closely knit and splendidly arranged so that the tense interest is sustained right up to the last minute.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-01-10 - 1921-01-12
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15: 'My Husband's Other Wife,' Snub Comedy and British Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-01-13 - 1921-01-15
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15: Coldwyn [sic] presents Pauline Frederick in 'The Paliser Case,' 'Snub' Comedy with Coronet Jazz and British Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-01-25 - 1921-01-26
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m.: Sylvia Breamer in 'Respectable by Proxy,' 'Snub' Comedy and Pathe Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-02-18 - 1921-02-21
Summary:

Norma Talmadge in 'A Daughter of Two Worlds,' Snub Comedy and Coronet Review. Telephone 1743.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-30 - 1921-04-30
Summary:

Last day of 'The Money Changers,' British Gazette and Snub Comedy. Tomorrow Sunday, May 1st at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Goldwyn presents Will Rogers in 'Jubilo,' also Retarded Motion Studies and Comedy.

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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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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-22 - 1921-06-23
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, episodes 9, 10 & 11 of 'The Lost City,' Snub Comedy and Coronet Review. The Kowloon: At 5.30 and 9.15, 'Alf's Button' and The Shanghai Olympic.

9
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…

10
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: 1921-08-08 - 1921-08-08
Summary:

Dorothy Bernard in 'Sporting Blood,' Snub Comedy and Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-09 - 1921-08-10
Summary:

Mae Marsh and Tom Moore in 'The Cinderella Man,' Snub Comedy and Gazette.

13
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: 1921-10-14 - 1921-10-15
Summary:

Mabel Normand in 'Upstairs,' Snub Comedy and British Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-29 - 1921-11-02
Summary:

Nov. 1 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Constance Talmadge in 'The Love Expert,' a First National production and Snub Comedy, etc. October 29 Remarks: Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-04 - 1921-11-05
Summary:

Charles Ray in '45 Minutes from Broadway,' and British Gazette. First class dance floor and tip top orchestra.

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-04 - 1921-11-05
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'Her Kingdom of Dreams' and Topical Budget 525. Kowloon Theatre: Cinema dance tonight at 5.30 and 9 p.m. Pictures including Charles Ray in '45 Minutes from Broadway' and British Gazette. first-class dance floor…

18
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-04 - 1921-11-05
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'Her Kingdom of Dreams' and Topical Budget 525. Cinema Dance tonight at Kowloon Theatre at 5.30 and 9 p.m., Charles Ray in '45 Minutes From Broadway' and British Gazette. Also first-class dance floor and tip-top orchestra…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-05
Summary:

The show last evening at the Kowloon Theatre commenced with a Pathe British Gazette after which half an hour's dancing was indulged in. Followed was 'Forty Five Minutes from Broadway,' in which Charles Ray takes the leading role.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-05
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre provided a good illustration of the kinema dance last night. After the British gazette had been screened, the dance held for an hour. A splendid First National attraction 'Forty-Five minutes from Broadway,' with Charles Ray in the leading role followed.