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: 1914-06-10 - 1914-06-12
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Bridge of Terror' (4,000 ft) and 'Shanghai Races Meeting'; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette and Pathe's Cartoon; Coming film: 'In the Grip of a Villain'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-06-10 - 1914-06-12
Summary:

For 3 nights only, the great sensational drama, 'The Bride of Terror,' 'Shanghai Race Meeting,' and Pathe's British Gazette & Pathe's Cartoon on June 10; the great thrilling drama 'In the Grip of a Villain' in 4 parts, length 6,000 feet will be…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-06-13 - 1914-06-16
Summary:

Film screening of 'In the Grip of a Villain' (6,000 ft); Screening of Pathe's German Gazette and American Weekly; Coming film: 'The Expert's Secret'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-06-13 - 1914-06-16
Summary:

For 4 nights only, the great powerful drama 'In the Grip of a Villain' and Pathe's German Gazette and American Weekly; the great sensational drama 'The Expert's Secret' in 3,000 feet will be screened on June 17.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-11-08 - 1915-11-09
Summary:

On Nov 9, the thrilling coloured drama 'In the Grip of a Villain' in 4 parts; new war pictures: 'With the Algerian Troops'; Pathe's British Gazette, latest news; On Nov 12, 'Max's Double,' a comedy in 2 parts.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-11-08 - 1915-11-11
Summary:

The thrilling coloured drama in 4 parts, 'In the Grip of a Villain.' The new war pictures 'With the Algerian Troops.' Pathe's British gazette included. 'Max's Double' Comedy in 2 parts on Friday, 12th November.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-09 - 1915-11-09
Summary:

Films screenings including 'In the Grip of a Villain' (4 parts) and 'With the Algerian Troops'; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette; Coming film: 'Max's Double'

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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…

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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…

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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.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-14 - 1921-12-15
Summary:

What theatre will show 'The Kid'? The Coronet of course.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-14
Summary:

The most noteworthy feature of Charlie Chaplin's masterpiece 'The Kid' after the acting of the great comedian himself is the wonderful performance of the boy actor Jackie Coogan.