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: 1916-01-17 - 1916-01-19
Summary:

On Jan 18, the startling and thrilling drama 'Neath the Lion's Paw' in 3 parts; a small drama ''The Fisher Girl's Folly' in 1 parts; 'Russian Army in Snow Clad Mountains'; Pathe's British Gazette; comics 'Bob in Love' and 'The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-01-17
Summary:

There was a well-filled house at the Victoria Theatre last night and a very attractive series of pictures was screened. A new Max Linder film, 'Tiny Tim and the Cherries,' the new Pathe Gazette containing some war pictures, and the five-part drama 'The Masked Amazon' were…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-01-17 - 1916-01-19
Summary:

The drama in 3 parts, 'Neath the Lion's Paw,' on Tuesday, 18th January, 1916. A small drama, 'The Fisher Girl's Folly.' Interesting pictures including 'The Potoroo Bat' and 'Russian Army in Snow Clad Mountains.' Pathe's British Gazette…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-01-18 - 1916-01-18
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Neath the Lion's Paw' (3 parts), 'The Fisher Girl's Folly', 'Potoroo Rat', 'Russian Army in Snow Clad Mountains', 'Bob in Love' and 'A Gay Dog Collared'; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette;…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-01-18
Summary:

Tonight at the Victoria Theatre the new programme includes a thrilling drama, in three parts entitled 'Neath the Lion's Paw'; also the one part drama 'The Fisher Girl's Folly' and several interesting and comic films.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-01-19 - 1916-01-20
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Neath the Lion's Paw' (3 parts), 'The Fisher Girl's Folly', 'Potoroo Rat', 'Russian Army in Snow Clad Mountains', 'Bob in Love' and 'A Gay Dog Collared'; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette;…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-01-19
Summary:

An excellent programme is being shown at the Victoria Theatre. Prominent among the items is 'The Russian Army Amidst Snow Mountains.' 'Neath the Lion's Paw' and a pretty British picture 'The Fisher Girl's Folly' were shown.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-01-19
Summary:

The thrilling drama 'Neath the Lion's Paw,' is the attraction at the Victoria Theatre. 'The Fisher Girl's Folly' is also shown. The war pictures consist of scenes of the Russian Army in snow clad mountains and Pathe's popular British Gazette. There are also two…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-18 - 1916-12-19
Summary:

From Dec 16-19, drama 'Neath the Lion's Paw' in 4 parts; 'An Intrigue of Fate' in 2 parts; also Keystone comics.

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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.'