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: 1917-03-31 - 1917-04-02
Summary:

Thrill! Romance! Adventure! The great Trans-Atlantic serial 'The Adventures of Terence O' Rouke' in 9 episodes (18 parts), featuring the famous cinema star J. Warren Kerrigan, commencing on April 4.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-11
Summary:

The Hong Kong Theatre offers a fresh martial film 'Terence O' Rourke' [sic], the first episode having been given last night. The 'Goddess' and 'Peg o' the Ring' have been delayed.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-11
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre is screening one of the Trans-Atlantic's exclusive serials, 'The Adventures of Terence O'Rourke' in nine episodes. The fifth and sixth adventures will be screened tonight. The programme includes a War Graphic and Keystone Comics.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-12 - 1917-04-12
Summary:

Screening of 'Adventures of Terence O'Rourke' (1st, 2nd & 3rd episodes) and Comics for 2 nights

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-12
Summary:

The manager of Hongkong Theatre has procured another serial film 'Goddess' and 'Peg o' the Ring' and 'Terence O. Rourke.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-13 - 1917-04-13
Summary:

Screening of 'Adventures of Terence O'Rourke' (1st, 2nd & 3rd episodes) and Comics

7
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-14 - 1917-04-17
Summary:

On Apr 14, showing the thrilling serial, 11th and 12th episodes of 'Peg O' the Ring'; war graphic and Keystone comics; on Apr 18, continuation of 'Terence O' Rourke,' 4 & 6 episodes.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-14
Summary:

Prof. Jos Niban will give performances at the Bijou Theatre. He will be assisted by Miss Minang Gonzales. The 7th and 8th Episodes of the adventures of Terence O' Rourke will be screened.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-18 - 1917-04-20
Summary:

From Apr 18-20, showing 4th-6th episodes of the beautiful serial, 'Terence O' Rourke'; on Apr 19, special matinee at 5.15 pm, screening of 'Life of Christ.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-21 - 1917-04-24
Summary:

On Apr 21, showing the final episodes, 7th-9th of 'Terence O' Rourke'; also comics.

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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…

15
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.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-13 - 1921-12-13
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin's greatest picture, 'The Kid.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-13
Summary:

One of the last pictures to be shown at the Empire, Tientsin's fine theatre and cinema, before its destruction by fire, was Charlie Chaplin's comedy, 'The Kid.' It is calculated that not only did the entire European and American communities of Tientsin see this wonderful film…