A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-08-09 - 1918-08-12
Summary:

August 9-12. The great French drama 'Instinct.' British Gazette No. 455 and 'The Flirt.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-09 - 1918-08-12
Summary:

August 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th, the great French drama, 'Instinct.' Also British Gazette No. 455, 'The Flirt,' etc. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-02-20 - 1919-02-22
Summary:

The Count of Monte Cristo,' epoch 7, 'The Last Exploits of Caderousse.' 'A Wiffles Family Intrigue,' two parts of undiluted mirth. Race Week from 24th to 26th. Pathe presents Baby Marie Osborne in 'A Daughter of the West.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-20 - 1919-02-22
Summary:

19th, 20th, 21st and 22nd February at 9.15 p.m., 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' epoch 7; 'A Wiffles Family Intrigue,' two parts of undiluted mirth, well shaken up. Rack week, 24th, 25th and 26th February, Pathe presents Baby Marie Osborne in 'A Daughter of the West.'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-20 - 1919-02-21
Summary:

February 19, 20, 21 and 22 at 9.15 p.m., 'The Count of Monte Cristo' epoch 7 ‘The last Exploits of Caderousse.' In this epoch there are some very fine photographic studies and the acting is superb. 'A Wiffles Family Intrigue,' two parts of undiluted mirth, well shaken up…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-02-22 - 1919-02-24
Summary:

Pathe presents Baby Marie Osborne in 'A Daughter of the West,' a splendid picture specially reserved for the race week.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-22 - 1919-02-24
Summary:

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Pathe presents Baby Marie Osborne in 'A Daughter of the West,' a splendid picture specially reserved for the race week.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-02-22
Summary:

Baby Marie Osborne, the wonderful child star, is more charming than ever in 'A Daughter of the West,' an exciting Pathe production which is to be shown at the Victoria Theatre. For the first time, the remarkable little actress plays an important role in a gripping Western melodrama…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-22 - 1919-02-26
Summary:

February 24, 25 and 26 at 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Baby Marie Osborne in 'A Daughter of the West.' Matinee on Thursday February 27 at 5.15 p.m., 'The Slander' (by special request). Coming, Fredony & Vaudeville Co.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-02-24 - 1919-02-26
Summary:

Pathe presents Baby Marie Osborne in 'A Daughter of the West.' Also 'Slander' by special request. Freedony and Vaudeville Co. is coming. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-24 - 1919-02-27
Summary:

24th, 25th and 26th February at 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Baby Marie Osborne in 'A Daughter of the West.' Matinee, Thursday, the 27th February at 5.15 p.m., 'The Slander' (by special request). Coming, Fredony and Vaudeville Co. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-26
Summary:

There was a fine 5-part picture 'A Daughter of the West' with Baby Marie Osborne being seen to advantage this film. A Comic 'Jerry's Million' was very amusing. Audiences in Victoria Theatre were well satisfied.

13
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…

14
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!!

19
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.