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: 1917-06-30 - 1917-07-02
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of Pathe's color feature 'Hands From the Shadow' and 'Who's Guilty' (11th Series), Pathe's American Gazette, 'The Great War', 'Lonesome Luke' (Comedy) and Keystone Comedy

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-02 - 1917-07-04
Summary:

On July 3, the powerful film play 'An Artist's Daughter' in 3 parts by Mr. Morlhom; Pathe's American Gazette, Great War, 1914-17; comics: 'The Five Senses' and 'A Husband's Suspicions'; opening shortly: performance by Blascheck and Aldin.

63
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-07 - 1917-07-09
Summary:

Performance by Mr. Joseph Blascheck with support by Miss Alice Austin; Screening of 'Who's Guilty' (final stories), Pathe's British Gazette, The Great War and Lonesome Luke; Coming film: 'The Shielding Shadow'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-08-23 - 1917-08-25
Summary:

On Aug 24, the wonder serial of the world in 15 episodes each two reels, showing 5th and 6th episodes of 'The Shielding Shadow,' 'Through Bolted Doors' and 'The Disappearing Prisoner'; Pathe's British Gazette and 'Pathe's American Gazette,'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-24 - 1917-08-24
Summary:

Screening of 'The Shielding Shadow' (5th & 6th episodes), Pathe's British Gazette, Pathe's American Gazette, 'The Great War' and 'Max, the Victim of the Clutching Hand' (comics); Coming film: Pathe's 'At Bay'

66
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-25 - 1917-08-25
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Shielding Shadow' (5th & 6th episodes), Pathe's British Gazette, Pathe's American Gazette, 'The Great War' and 'Max, the Victim of the Clutching Hand' (comics); Coming film: Pathe's 'At Bay'

67
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-09-06 - 1917-09-08
Summary:

On Sept 7, Pathe's great serial, 9th and 10th episodes of 'The Shielding Shadow,' 'The Incorrigible Captive' and 'The Vanishing Mantle'; Pathe's British French & American Gazettes: The Great War, Portuguese army prepares for war; instructive: '…

68
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-01-03 - 1918-01-05
Summary:

On Jan 4, Pathe's greatest serial, featuring Mollie King, 9th and 10th episodes of 'The Mystery of the Double Cross'; interesting: 'The Great War'; comics: Wiffles in 2 parts: 'His Maiden Aunt.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-04 - 1918-01-05
Summary:

Friday, 4th January, Pathe's greatest serial featuring Mollie King, 9th and 10th episodes of 'Mystery of the Double Cross.' Also interesting 'The Great War' and comics: 'Wiffles' (in 2 parts) and 'His Maiden Aunt.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-19 - 1918-01-19
Summary:

Tonight, the successful Pathe serial, 'The Mystery of the Double Cross,' 13th and 14th episodes, 'The Face of the Stranger' and 'The Hidden Brand,' featuring Mollie King and Leon Barry. Also 'The Great War' (no. 14), British Gazette (no. 432) and Max…

71
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-09-23 - 1918-09-24
Summary:

September 23-25. Performance. Mrs. Vernon Castle in 'Stranded in Arcady.' Harold Lloyd in 'A Gasoline Wedding.'

72
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-24 - 1918-09-25
Summary:

September 24th and 25th, 9.15 performance, Mrs. Vernon Castle in 'Stranded in Arcady.' Also Harold Lloyd in 'A Gasoline Wedding.' Booking at Anderson's.

73
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…

74
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…

75
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…

76
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…

77
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!!

79
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.