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: 1921-03-22 - 1921-03-26
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'In Old Kentucky.' Also British Gazette. March 23 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'In Old Kentucky.' Film review included. March 26 Remarks: Sunday, March 27, Guazzoni (producer of 'Quo Vadis') presents '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-25 - 1921-03-25
Summary:

Do you remember in the early days of moving pictures, the wonder that greeted the appearance of 'Quo Vadis?' Do you remember how far in advance it was of all other screen productions? Signor Guazzoni, producer of this masterpiece of other days, now has another mighty creation to his…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-25 - 1921-03-25
Summary:

Saturday, March 26th, last performance of 'In Old Kentucky.' Sunday, March 27th, Guazzoni (producer of 'Quo Vadis?') presents the magnificent historical spectacle, 'The Sack of Rome.' (See special advertisement on page 5.)

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-03-26 - 1921-03-26
Summary:

Saturday, March 26th, last performance of 'In Old Kentucky.' Sunday, March 27th, Guazzoni (producer of 'Quo Vadis') presents 'The Sack of Rome.' Remarks: The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-03-28 - 1921-03-30
Summary:

Guazzoni's historical spectacle, 'The Sack of Rome.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-28 - 1921-03-30
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Guazzoni's historical spectacle, 'The Sack of Rome.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-28 - 1921-03-28
Summary:

Guazzoni, Italy's wizard of the screen, felt the inspiration of this when he produced 'Quo Vadis'; it is evident again in his latest success, 'The Sack of Rome.' Plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-03-28
Summary:

The performances at the Coronet yesterday were signalised by capacity houses who immensely enjoyed 'The Sack of Rome,' produced by the author of 'Quo Vadis?' the film sustains the claims made for it as being a beautiful spectacular panorama of Rome under the temporal power of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-28
Summary:

The Sack of Rome' is now being screened at the Coronet Theatre. The Coronet management claims to be showing Gauzzoni's historical picture at the same time as it is being exhibited in London and actually ahead of the American film houses. This film would make someone recall the film…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-28 - 1921-03-30
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Guazzoni's 'The Sack of Rome.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-29
Summary:

The Sack of Rome' continues to draw capacity houses at the Coronet Theatre. The producer previously produced 'Quo Vadis.' The Coronet Orchestra, with Mr. A. Scheninam at the piano, adds greatly to the enjoyment of this film masterpiece.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-03-30
Summary:

Those who have not seen 'The Sack of Rome' or those who have, for it will well bear a second view – still have an opportunity of doing so, this being the concluding day's presentation of Guazzoni's impressive film at the Coronet. The scenes take the spectator back to the days…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-30
Summary:

The Sack of Rome' is produced by Enrico Guazzoni, the well-known maker of 'Quo Vadis' and other famous Italian pictures. Plot and production notes are included.

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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: 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…