A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Kid'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-08
Summary:

Following the screening of Charlie Chaplin's 'Behind the Screen,' Star Theatre will be showing 'The Kid' starring Jackie Coogan and Charlie Chaplin. The film is full of 'immediate laughter.' In addition, there is also a new round of 'The Leather Pushers…

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Headline: The Kid': Chaplin at the Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-08
Summary:

Following on Charlie Chaplin in 'Behind the Screen,' the Star Theatre is featuring Chaplin in perhaps his greatest picture – a picture made famous in that it shows Jackie Coogan, who was one of Charlie's 'discoveries.' 'The Kid' has a human element in it, but…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-02 - 1925-02-04
Summary:

The Majurel Co. in new programme Booth Tarkington's great human interest drama 'Turmoil' companion film to 'The Flirt.' February 3 remarks: The Majurel Company including Sergine and Luo in the Dream of Kiki, Mdlle. Demay Majurel, Dugard and the Anaglyph. February 4…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-02 - 1925-02-02
Summary:

Monday and Tuesday, February 2 and 3, the Majurel Co. in a new programme, and Booth Tarkington's great human interest drama, 'Turmoil,' companion film to 'The Flirt.' Prices: 5.30 p.m., circle and stalls, $1.20, pit, 60 cents; 9.15 p.m., $2.00 and $1.00.

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Headline: Majurel Troups: Fine Performers at the Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-02
Summary:

At the Star Theatre yesterday another success was scored by the Majurel troupe of French artistes from the Folies Bergeres. Performers included Mddle Demay, Sergine and Ludo, Dugard. Booth Tarkington's dynamic society drama 'The Turmoil' will appear at 6 p.m. Tarkington's…

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Headline: The Star: A Fine Programme
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-02
Summary:

There were crowded houses again at the Star yesterday, to witness Booth Tarkington's dynamic society drama, 'The Turmoil.' Those who saw Tarkington's previous production, 'The Flirt,' a big and interesting picture were not disappointed. Film plot included. George…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-02 - 1925-02-03
Summary:

Monday and Tuesday, The Majurel Co. in a new programme. Also Booth Tarkington's great human interest drama, 'Turmoil,' companion film to 'The Flirt.' Prices: 5.30, circle and stalls, $1.20 and 60 cents; 9.15, $2.00 and $1.00.

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Headline: Notice
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-07 - 1925-03-07
Summary:

Hongkong Amusements Ltd announces that they hold from First National the sole rights to exhibit 'The Kid' in Hongkong and they will institute legal proceedings should this film be shown in Hongkong without the consent of Hongkong Amusements Limited. Up to the time of issuing this…

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Headline: Films in the Fast East: How the Cinema Could Help British Prestige - The Censor's Task
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-08-19
Summary:

We have been hearing a great deal lately of the weakening of British prestige in the Far East through our official failure to understand the worldwide importance of cinemas. There are 22 cinemas in Korea and 16 in Manchuria. They appeal only to Koreans, who like American pictures. In Shanghai,…