A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-07 - 1924-07-08
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe British Gazette: King and Queen of Romania at the British Empire exhibition. Hoot Gibson and Laura La Plante in 'Ride for Your Life.' Usual prices.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-03 - 1924-11-03
Summary:

Commencing Wednesday, November 5th for another record-breaking run, Charlie Chaplin and Jackie Coogan in the greatest of all comedies, 'The Kid.' At usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-03
Summary:

The Face in the Fog,' has not belied its title, and the story of a crook whose change into a peaceful citizen, and back again to his former life when the circumstances demand it, has appealed to the crowds who make the Coronet their favourite weekend engagement. Lionel Barrymore, who plays…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-04 - 1924-11-05
Summary:

Starting tomorrow, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Kid.' Come and see the six funniest reels ever thrown upon a screen. At ordinary prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-06 - 1924-11-08
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Charlie Chaplin in 'The Kid,' 6 reels of joy. Also Felix Cartoon, Prizma Colour Film and our own Topical. At usual prices. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-06
Summary:

The Kid' is now showing at the Coronet. In this film, Charlie broke from his old farces and gave full scope to his powers of expressing pathos. Jackie Coogan was worthy to work with the celebrated film genius. The five-year-old boy was a miniature Charlie Chaplin. Film synopsis included.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-08
Summary:

Jackie Coogan, who is showing what a 'Kid' he is at the Coronet, visited the Stoll studios at Cricklewood when he was in England and was shown around. Two films were taken of him, one as a character from one of P. G. Wodehouse's stories. At the time of his visit, a big ballroom…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-10 - 1924-11-10
Summary:

The Coronet: Today only, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Kid.' The Star: Today only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., James Oliver Curwood's 'Flower of the North' in 7 reels.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-06 - 1924-12-06
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, the colony's biggest amusement bargain, W. S. Hart in 'The Cradle of Courage,' Charlie Chaplin in 'Behind the Screen' and 'The Shadow Graph.' Starting Sunday, final presentation in the colony of the world's greatest comedy…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-06 - 1924-12-06
Summary:

Tonight, there are three big attractions, Charlie Chaplin in 'Behind the Screen,' W. S. Hart in 'The Cradle of Courage,' and 'The Shadow Graph.' Tomorrow's programme includes Charlie Chaplin in 'The Kid,' 'The Leather Pushers' round 23 and…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-08 - 1924-12-08
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, your last opportunity to see the world's greatest comedy, Charlie Chaplin and Jackie Coogan in 'The Kid.' Also a new round of 'The Leather Pushers.' Extra added feature, Princess Jenny Kira, the Hula Hula Wonder and 'The Shadow…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-08
Summary:

Following on Charlie Chaplin in 'Behind the Screen,' the Star Theatre is featuring Chaplin in perhaps his greatest picture – a picture made famous in that it shows Jackie Coogan, who was one of Charlie's 'discoveries.' 'The Kid' has a human element in it, but…

313
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-02 - 1925-04-03
Summary:

Mid-Day Movies. Today's programme: International News, Topical Budget, Gaumont Graphic, Pathe British Gazette, Pathe News and Felix Cartoon. Admission: 40 cents.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-05 - 1925-03-06
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'Safety Last!' Also Pathe's British Gazette and Prizma Colour. No increase in prices.

315
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-28 - 1925-03-28
Summary:

Are we right in believing that there is a movie public in Hongkong that is mainly interested in news films? We believe there is and are starting on Monday next from 12 to 2, our Mid-Day Movies consisting almost entirely of news pictures. We have Topical Budget, Gaumont Graphic, Pathe's…

316
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-07-31 - 1925-07-31
Summary:

Tomorrow, Hongkong's biggest theatre comes into its own! Hereafter, First National, United Artists, Paramount, Metro and Goldwyn will contribute their finest photoplays to the Queen's, together with the super-productions of Pathe, Warner Bros. and Universal. The latest Gaumont and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-08-19
Summary:

We have been hearing a great deal lately of the weakening of British prestige in the Far East through our official failure to understand the worldwide importance of cinemas. There are 22 cinemas in Korea and 16 in Manchuria. They appeal only to Koreans, who like American pictures. In Shanghai,…