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: 1907-11-16 - 1907-12-16
Summary:

New Pictures. Two performances: 7 p.m. to 8.45 p.m. and 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Price: box seat $1, first-class $0.7, second-class $0.4. New Apparatus and Films for sale, at cheap rates.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-11-28
Summary:

Some very amusing pictures are being shown at the Victoria Cinematograph and amongst the many which create roars of laughter are 'Magic Sac' [sic], and 'Diable Chauffeur.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-05-07 - 1909-05-07
Summary:

Tonight! Friday. Grand benefit tendered to Steve Adson and Thorne Jessie. The famous comedy duo and expert dancers. A monster programme has been arranged. Some artistes and pictures will appear.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-09-10 - 1909-09-10
Summary:

Premier hall of Hong Kong, Des Voeux Road Central. Tonight, Friday, 10th, grand benefit performance of Phillip Sisters. Good pictures. Madame Harrison. Miss Bessie Young. Tomorrow matinees at 4 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-09-11 - 1909-09-11
Summary:

Premier hall of Hong Kong, Des Voeux Road Central. Good pictures. Phillip Sisters. Madame Harrison. Miss Bessie Young. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.

6
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-10-01 - 1909-10-06
Summary:

Premier hall of Hong Kong. New pictures every 2 days. Tonight! Debut of the celebrated artiste, Miss Beatie Galardi, serio and comedienne. The celebrated Prof. Dobby, steel and fire wonderful acts. Miss Lee and Miss St. Clair, serios and comic songs. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.…

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

The Kid.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-29 - 1921-12-31
Summary:

As human as 'The Kid'; as dramatic and as touching as 'Revelation'; as splendidly produced as 'Eye for Eye'; you will enjoy every moment of 'The Brat' in which Nazimova, the star of a thousand moods, touches every chord that the human heart can respond to…

9
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-07 - 1922-01-07
Summary:

See tonight splendid programme at the Coronet. Tomorrow's matinee, '39 East.' Monday to Wednesday next, May Allison in 'Fair and Warmer' and then 'The Kid' is coming back.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-10 - 1922-01-10
Summary:

Thursday and Friday, January 12 and 13, for two nights only, 'The Kid.' Ordinary prices.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-11
Summary:

Fair and Warmer,' starring May Allison, continues to delight Coronet Theatre patrons. On Thursday and Friday, Charlie Chaplin's masterpiece 'The Kid' will be shown for two nights.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-12 - 1922-01-12
Summary:

Regret that they are unable to respond to the many requests received and show again 'The Brat' as this film is required elsewhere and will not return here again until next July. The reason that 'The Kid' is having its second run so soon is that when it leaves the colony it…

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-12 - 1922-01-12
Summary:

The Coronet: Charlie Chaplin in 'The Kid.' Ordinary prices. Kowloon Theatre: Cabaret dance. Tickets $1 at Moutrie's. Best floor in the colony.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-13 - 1922-01-13
Summary:

The Coronet: Charlie Chaplin in 'The Kid.' Ordinary prices. Kowloon Theatre: Louise Glaum in 'The Leopard Woman,' for one night only.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-04 - 1922-02-04
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at all shows, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Kid.' Also Harold Lloyd in 'Haunted Spooks.' Kowloon Theatre: Thursday to Saturday, February 2 to 4, Wallace Reid in 'The Dub.' Also Mack Sennett Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-24
Summary:

After providing the screening 'Man-Woman-Marriage,' Coronet is striking out in an entirely different direction, which includes 'Pay Day' from Charlie Chaplin. Film plot included; Harold Lloyd and Larry Semon in 'Never Weaken' and 'Between the Scenes.' The…

17
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-26 - 1922-06-26
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd and Larry Semon in new comedies. Prices as for 'The Kid.' Kowloon Theatre: At 9.15 p.m., 'Dead Men Tell No Tales.' Negligee dance on Tuesday.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-27 - 1922-06-27
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd and Larry Semon in new comedies. Prices as for 'The Kid.' Kowloon Theatre: Negligee dance. Tickets at Moutrie's $1.50.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-28 - 1922-06-29
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.30, 7.15 and 9.15, Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd and Larry Semon in New Comedies. Prices as for 'The Kid.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Dorothy Dalton in 'Extravagance.' Comedy and Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-21
Summary:

Coronet Theatre announced the film selection competition result. The result disclosed that 'Way Down East,' 'The Three Musketeers' and 'The Kid.'