A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-08-18 - 1920-08-21
Summary:

Tonight, Geraldine Farrar in 'The Woman God Forgot.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 12 and 13. August 21 remarks: 'Rio Grande.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 14 and 15.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-08-18 - 1920-08-21
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Geraldine Farrar in 'The Woman God Forgot.' At 7.15 p.m., 'Silent Mystery' episodes 12 and 13. August 21 Remarks: Also showing today at 2.30 p.m., tomorrow at 6 and 9.15 p.m., 'Rio Grande.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-08-21 - 1920-08-25
Summary:

Your last opportunity of seeing 'The Woman God Forgot.' 'Rio Grande,' the play, deals with the elemental passions aroused wherever there is contact between the two warring civilizations. August 21 remarks: At 7.15 p.m., 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 14 and 15.…

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-21 - 1920-08-21
Summary:

Your last opportunity of seeing 'The Woman God Forgot' is tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Today at 2.30 p.m., tomorrow at 6 and 9.15 p.m., 'Rio Grande.' Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-21 - 1920-08-21
Summary:

Today at 2.30 p.m., tomorrow at 6 and 9.15 p.m., 'Rio Grande.' Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Woman God Forgot.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 14 and 15.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-23 - 1920-08-25
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Rio Grande.' At 7.15 p.m., Francis X. Bushman in 'The Brass Check.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-23
Summary:

The 'Little House that shows the Big Pictures' has again done well in securing the fine film 'Rio Grande.' With his picturization of Augustus Thomas' drama, Edwin Carewe falls in line with the best producer-directors of the screen. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-08-23 - 1920-08-24
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Rio Grande.' At 7.15 p.m., Francis X. Bushman in 'The Brass Check.'

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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…

10
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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-04 - 1921-10-04
Summary:

Tuesday, October 4th, Rosemary Theby in 'Rio Grande.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-04 - 1921-10-04
Summary:

Tuesday, October 4th, Rosemary Theby in 'Rio Grande.'

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-04 - 1921-10-04
Summary:

Tuesday, October 4th, Rosemary Theby in 'Rio Grande.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-06 - 1921-10-07
Summary:

Rio Grande.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-06 - 1921-10-07
Summary:

At 5.45 and 9.15, 'Rio Grande.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-06 - 1921-10-07
Summary:

At 5.45 and 9.15, 'Rio Grande.'

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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!!