A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-02 - 1913-10-04
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Putting on the Breeches', 'Pisa, an Old Tuscan City', 'Joan of Arc', 'Old Clo' and 'The Letter Writer'; Screening of International Pathe Gazette

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-12-08 - 1915-12-09
Summary:

On Dec 8 and for 3 nights, performance by the great Indian and U. S. Wars with chief Hailstorm; on Dec 11, the great historical film 'Joan of Arc.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-08 - 1915-12-10
Summary:

Screening of 'The Great Indian & U.S. Wars' with Chief Hailstorm and a real Cherokee Indian; Coming film: 'Joan of Arc'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-12-08 - 1915-12-09
Summary:

Performance by The Great Indian and U.S. Wars with Chief Hailstrom on Wednesday, 8th December. The exclusive film, 'Joan of Arc,' on Saturday, 11th December.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-12-10 - 1915-12-11
Summary:

On Dec 11, the great historical film 'Joan of Arc' in 4 parts, every child should see this picture; Pathe's latest Gazette and various comic including 'Poor Old Uncle' and 'A Champion Just the Same.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-12-10 - 1915-12-11
Summary:

The historical film in 4 parts, 'Joan of Arc,' on Saturday, 11th December. Pathe's gazette included. Comics including 'Poor Old Uncle,' 'A Champion Just the Same' and various other.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-11 - 1915-12-11
Summary:

Film screening of 'Joan of Arc' (4 parts); Screening of Pathe's Latest Gazette and 'Poor Old Uncle'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-12-13 - 1915-12-15
Summary:

On Dec 11, the thrilling drama 'The Eye of a God' in 3 parts; also Pathe's British Gazette and the following comics: 'An Expert in Fashions,' 'Grandfather's Pipe,' and 'A Dutch Love Story'; by request 'Joan of Arc' will be screened.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-13 - 1915-12-13
Summary:

Coming films screenings including 'Eye of a God' (3 parts); Screening of Pathe's British Gazette, 'An Expert in Fashions', 'Grandfather Pipe' and 'A Dutch Love Story' (2 parts); Coming film: 'Joan of Arc'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-12-13
Summary:

The historical film 'Joan of Arc' will be shown at the Victoria Theatre tonight and, for the last time, at next Wednesday's matinee, by request. Tomorrow the thrilling drama 'The Eye of a God' will be screened. And there will be a number of new 'comics' and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-12-13 - 1915-12-15
Summary:

The thrilling drama in 3 parts, 'Eye of a God,' on Tuesday, 14th December, 1915. Pathe's British gazette included. Comics including 'Godfather's Pipe,' 'A Dutch Love Story' (2 parts) and 'An Expert in Fashion.' 'Joan of Arc' by request…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-14 - 1915-12-16
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Eye of a God' (3 parts); Screening of Pathe's British Gazette, 'An Expert in Fashions', 'Grandfather Pipe' and 'A Dutch Love Story' (2 parts); Coming film: 'Joan of Arc'

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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…

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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.