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: 1918-03-23 - 1918-03-26
Summary:

23rd, 24th, 25th and 26th March, showing the final episodes of 'Gloria's Romance' and Charlie Chaplin comedies. Saturday next, see our new serial, 'The Red Ace.' March 23 Remarks: Sunday night, string band in attendance.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-29 - 1918-03-29
Summary:

Commencing Saturday, 30th March, the Universal's greatest serial, 'The Red Ace' featuring Marie Walcamp. Also Charlie Chaplin and Nestor comedies. Wednesday 3rd, April, Broadway Universal features present Jane Cowl and 'The Garden of Lies.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-11 - 1918-05-14
Summary:

Tonight, screening 'Mother Love,' Warner's dramatic feature, complete story in 6 parts, including Charlie Chaplin's, cartoons and other comics. Wednesday 15th May, see the thrilling drama in 5 parts, 'Frustrated Power.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-21 - 1918-05-21
Summary:

Tuesday, 21st May, 1918 at 4 p.m., grand matinee, Mr. J. J. Blake, the children's friend presents Mr. Bert Wiles, the musical friend and Chaplin films. Prices: children 10 cents and adults 25 cents.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-14 - 1918-09-17
Summary:

From Saturday 14th to Tuesday 17th September, 'The Secret Kingdom' episodes 5 and 6 and Essanay and Keystone comics. Wednesday 18th September, an all Charlie Chaplin programme, come and see the million-dollar world's laugh-maker.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-21 - 1918-09-24
Summary:

From Saturday 21st to Tuesday 23rd September, screening 'The Secret Kingdom,' 7th and 8th episodes and Charlie Chaplin comics. Wednesday 25th September, 'Pasquale,' a Paramount feature complete in 5 parts.

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-21 - 1919-03-21
Summary:

Saturday at 2.15 p.m., special children's matinee. Picture of Charlie Chaplin included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-30 - 1919-04-30
Summary:

30th April, 1st and 2nd May, Paramount in 5 parts, Vivian Martin in 'The Arrival of Perpetua.' Saturday 3rd May, watch for Charlie Chaplin's million-dollar pictures. Notice: the management of the Hongkong Theatre begs to announce that owing to the high cost of films, that on and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-07 - 1919-05-09
Summary:

7th, 8th and 9th May, showing 'The Man of Shame,' photodrama in 5 parts, from the famous French novel 'Roger La Honte,' featuring Mr. Wilton Lackaye and Miss Rosemary Theby. Including Gazette and comics. Saturday 10th, matinee and 7.15 p.m. performance, showing Charlie…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-10 - 1919-05-13
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., drama, 'The Hungry Heart' in 5 parts and various comics. Matinees: today at 5 p.m., Monday and Tuesday at 5.15 p.m., showing Charlie Chaplin pictures. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-08 - 1919-07-14
Summary:

To be held at St. Paul's College, on July 16th and 17th, 1919. Proceeds in aid of the ministering children's league, church extension and Christian education. Evening programme on July 16th at 7.30 p.m., open-air cinematograph (Charlie Chaplin with other at features); on July 17th at 7…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-05 - 1920-06-05
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15, come to the earlier show at 2.30. Picture of Charlie Chaplin and Mabel Normand included.

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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: 1921-09-10 - 1921-09-13
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Billie Burke in 'Eve's Daughter.' Also Charlie Chaplin Comedies.

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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…