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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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-24 - 1921-06-25
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, 'Alf's Button' and the Shanghai Olympic. The Kowloon: At 9.15, Molly [sic] King in 'Women Men Forget.'

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Headline: Tonight
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-24 - 1921-06-25
Summary:

At the Coronet, 'Alf's Button.' At the Kowloon, Mollie King in 'Women Men Forget.' June 25 Remarks: The Coronet also showing 'The Shanghai Olympic.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-24 - 1921-06-25
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Alf's Button' and the Shanghai Olympic at the Coronet. At 9.15, Molly [sic] King in 'Women Men Forget' at the Kowloon.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-27 - 1921-06-27
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Molly [sic] King in 'Women Men Forget.' The Kowloon: At 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The Isle of Conquest' for 1 night only.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-27 - 1921-06-27
Summary:

The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mollie King in 'Women Men Forget.' The Kowloon: at 9.15, for one night only, Norma Talmadge in 'The Isle of Conquest.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-27 - 1921-06-27
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Molly [sic] King in 'Women Men Forget' at the Coronet. At 9.15, for one night only, Norma Talmadge in 'This Isle of Conquest' at the Kowloon.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-28 - 1921-06-28
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Molly [sic] King in 'Women Men Forget.' The Kowloon: At 9.15, final episodes of 'The Lost City' and The Australians' Opening Match in England.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-28 - 1921-06-28
Summary:

The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mollie King in 'Women Men Forget.' The Kowloon: at 9.15, final episodes of 'The Lost City.' Also 'The Australians Opening Match in England.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-28
Summary:

The many admirers of that famous cinema star Mollie King will have their last opportunity of seeing her on the screen in a play in which she starred previously to her marriage with a New York millionaire. 'Women Men Forget' will be shown in the Coronet tonight.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-28 - 1921-06-28
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Molly [sic] King in 'Women Men Forget' at the Coronet. Tonight at 9.15, final episodes of 'The Lost City' and the Australian's opening match in England at the Kowloon.

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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: 1921-12-12 - 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…