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: 1912-09-06 - 1912-09-13
Summary:

2 performances 7.15 and 9.15, matinees on Saturdays at 4.30 and Sundays at 6.00; a big hit of the American's favourites Bayle and Patsy; a grand success of the eminent electrical cartoonist Ed. Hill, a high novelty in Hongkong.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-15 - 1917-06-15
Summary:

Screening of 'Who's Guilty' (7th & 8th Story) by Mrs. Wilson Woodrow, British and American Gazettes, Comic Pictures and Cartoon; Special matinees at Saturday and Sunday

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-16 - 1917-06-16
Summary:

Screening of 'Who's Guilty' (7th & 8th Story) by Mrs. Wilson Woodrow, British and American Gazettes, Comic Pictures and Cartoon; Special matinees at today and tomorrow

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-07-05
Summary:

Last night at the Victoria Theatre, the British Gazette is peculiarly interesting. Molly [sic] King is the star of the two episodes of the 'Seven Pearls'; while the comedy is amply provided for in 'We Never Sleep,' a two-part Lonesome Luke absurdity in which this eccentric…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-31 - 1921-04-02
Summary:

Tonight, 'Help Wanted - Male.' Also Snub Pollard in 'Rock-a-Bye Baby,' Cartoons, Lampoons and Gazette. March 31 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'Help Wanted - Male' only.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-02 - 1921-04-02
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, under the distinguished patronage of the public of Hongkong, a man-maid romance, 'Help Wanted - Male.' Also showing ‘Snub' Pollard in 'Rock-a-Bye Baby,' Cartoons, Lampoons and Gazette.

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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…

8
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-03 - 1921-06-03
Summary:

Today till Sunday, Madge Kenney in 'Leave It to Susan.' Also 'Jiggs and the Social Lion' in two reels, a fine Gazette and Cartoon.

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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…

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-16 - 1921-11-16
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Will Rogers in 'Almost a Husband.' Also Fellow Romans and Bray Cartoon. Kowloon Theatre tonight at 9 p.m. only, Mabel Normand in 'Pinto.' Also ‘Snub' comedy, screen magazine and dancing after picture.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-17 - 1921-11-18
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Will Rogers in 'Almost a Husband.' Also Fellow Romans and Bray cartoon. Kowloon Theatre tonight at 9 p.m. only, Douglas Fairbanks in 'Arizona.' Also screen magazine, 'Wot Next?' [sic] and dancing after pictures.

14
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!!

16
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…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-13 - 1921-12-17
Summary:

The Kid.'