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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-30
Summary:

One Hour Before Dawn,' in which H. B. Warner will be starred at the Coronet Theatre next Thursday will baffle a man's brain and defy a woman's intuition.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-30 - 1921-08-30
Summary:

If not, who killed Harrison Kirk? Film title not mentioned.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-31
Summary:

One Hour Before Dawn' will be screened at the Coronet Theatre. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-01 - 1921-09-03
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, H. B. Warner in 'One Hour Before Dawn,' Little Miss Jazz and British Gazette. September 3 Remarks: Last performance of 'One Hour Before Dawn.' Sunday at 6 & 9.15, Douglas Fairbanks in 'Mr. Fixit.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-01 - 1921-09-01
Summary:

After being hypnotised by Frank Leigh, George Clayton dreams that he has murdered Harrison Kirke, with who he has the evening had an unpleasant encounter. In the morning it is discovered that Kirke has indeed been murdered. Clayton believes that he has committed the crime, until detective…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-01
Summary:

The power of suggestion plays an important part in 'One Hour Before Dawn,' Mansfield Scott's mystery drama which introduces H. B. Warner to the Pathe program, is at the Coronet Theatre today. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-01 - 1921-09-03
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., H. B. Warner in 'One Hour Before Dawn.' Also Little Miss Jazz and British Gazette. September 3 Remarks: Sunday at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Douglas Fairbanks in 'Mr. Fix-It.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-02 - 1921-09-03
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, H. B. Warner in 'One Hour Before Dawn.' Also 'Little Miss Jazz' and British Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-02
Summary:

The film play that is worth seeing is 'One Hour Before Dawn,' featuring H. B.Warner and Frank Leigh, at the Coronet. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-02
Summary:

An in-depth review of 'One Hour Before Dawn,' starring H. B. Warner. The film was shown in Coronet Theatre.

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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: 1921-12-12 - 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…