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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-12 - 1921-09-15
Summary:

Today at 9.15 p.m., 'Reputation.' September 12 Remarks: At 2.30 and 5.15, Constance Talmadge in 'Experimental Marriage.' September 13 Remarks: At 2.30 and 5.15, Mildred Harris in 'Polly of the Storm Country,' a First National attraction. September 14 Remarks: Last…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-12 - 1921-09-12
Summary:

Priscilla Dean, the most dynamic personality in moving pictures, in 'Reputation,' Stuart Paton's tremendous drama of woman against woman. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-12 - 1921-09-12
Summary:

Today at 9.15 p.m., 'Reputation.' At 2.30 and 5.15, Constance Talmadge in 'Experimental Marriage.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-12
Summary:

Reputation' the Universal super feature which is to be shown at the Coronet Theatre will establish Priscilla Dean as the actress of the screen. This is the opinion of reviewers in other cities who have seen the production and who say that it excels even 'The Virgin of Stamboul'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-12 - 1921-09-15
Summary:

Today at 9.15 p.m., Reputation. At 2.30 and 5.15, Constance Talmadge in 'Experimental Marriage.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-13 - 1921-09-15
Summary:

Today at 9.15 p.m., 'Reputation.' At 2.30 and 5.15 p.m., Mildred Harris in 'Polly of the Storm Country,' a First National Attraction.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-13
Summary:

Reputation' should pack the Coronet this week because aside from the gripping nature of the story, the acting of Priscilla Dean is quite wonderful. Miss Dean's acting is highly praised.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-14
Summary:

Priscilla Dean plays a double part in 'Reputation.' Between the evil, the ugly passions, the sordidness and the occasional twinges of regret in the one part and the freshness and purity of the other part. Priscilla Dean is convincing in both. In the closing scenes, her work is almost…

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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…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-13 - 1921-12-17
Summary:

The Kid.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-14 - 1921-12-15
Summary:

What theatre will show 'The Kid'? The Coronet of course.