A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-10-31 - 1918-11-02
Summary:

October 31 - November 2. Performance. The final episode of 'The Hidden Hand.' The great new 2-part comedy 'Max in a Taxi.' Booking at Anderson's. November 2 remarks: 'Les Aldo-pini' with complete change of programme.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-31 - 1918-10-31
Summary:

October 31st, 9.15 p.m. performance, the final episode of 'The Hidden Hand.' Also the great new 2-part comedy, 'Max in a Taxi,' etc. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-10-31
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre popular entertainment hall has a most attractive programme for tonight, tomorrow, and Saturday. Those who have been following the 'The Hidden Hand' will now be able to see the final episodes. Then there is a two-part comedy picture, 'Max in a Taxi,' while…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-01 - 1918-11-02
Summary:

November 1st and 2nd, 9.15 performance, the final episode of 'The Hidden Hand.' Also the great new 2-part comedy, 'Max in a Taxi' and Les Aldo-Pini, with change of programme. Booking at Anderson's. November 1 Remarks: Another ad. on page 10. Showing also American Gazette…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-11-01
Summary:

Last night, at the Victoria Theatre, the last episode of 'The Hidden Hand' was screened. A film which is attractive because of its beautiful Egyptian setting is 'Cupid v. Woman's Rights.' Besides the British and American Gazettes, the programme includes 'Max in a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-13
Summary:

One of the latest Max Linder pictures 'Max in a Taxi' will be the special feature at the Victoria Theatre. A paramount feature 'The Dupe' in five parts will be screened at the Hongkong Theatre at the Matinee this afternoon. An attractive film 'The daughter of Eve'…

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Headline: Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-10 - 1919-03-12
Summary:

All comedy programme! Charlie Chaplin in 'Shanghaied,' Max Linder in 'Max in a Taxi,' Harold Lloyd in 'Bliss,' and 'Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford.' Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-10 - 1919-03-12
Summary:

March 10th, 11th and 12th, all comedy programme, Charlie Chaplin in 'Shanghaied,' Max Linder in 'Max in a Taxi' and Harold Lloyd in 'Bliss.' Also 'Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford.' Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-10 - 1919-03-12
Summary:

March 10, 11 and 12, all comedy programme. Charlie Chaplin in 'Shanghaied,' Max Linder in 'Max in a Taxi,' Harold Lloyd in 'Bliss' and 'Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford.' Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-11
Summary:

Despite the many other attractions, the novel advertising methods employed by the Coronet Theatre were rewarded yesterday by two very satisfactory houses. The programme included Harold Lloyd's 'Bliss,' Max Linder's 'Max in a Taxi' with Rufus Wallingford and Charlie…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-24 - 1920-11-26
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Metro presents Viola Dana in 'Satan Junior' and 'Max in a Taxi.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-11-24 - 1920-11-26
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Metro presents Viola Dana in 'Satan Junior.' Also 'Max in a Taxi.'

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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.