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: 1921-10-17
Summary:

Scarlet Pimpernel,' from Baroness Orczy's novel, was shown on the screen at the World Theatre. Dustin Farnum and Winifred Kingston take the main roles in the film. Film synopsis included. Pathe News and two good comedies are also in the programme.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-12
Summary:

For four days running the World Theatre is showing two pictures: 'The Untamed' starring Tom Mix and Pauline Starke; and Charlie Chaplin's 'The Pilgrim.' 'The Untamed' is a William Fox production. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-12
Summary:

For a four days engagement, the World Theatre is showing two special pictures, viz 'The Untamed' (six parts with Tom Mix in the leading role) and Charlie Chaplin in his latest and funniest comedy 'The Pilgrim,' also 'Snub' Pollard in 'The Old Sea Dog.'…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-13
Summary:

World Theatre is screening the latest Charlie Chaplin movie entitled 'The Pilgrim' which was greeted with a packed house last night. Film synopsis included. Another short comedy entitled 'An Old Sea Dog' featuring Snub Pollard will be screened in World Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-14
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin's 'The Pilgrim' is the latest attraction at the World Theatre. It is comedy in its highest sense. The achievement is pure artistry and make us inclined to dub Chaplin the Max Beerbohm of the screen.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-15
Summary:

The Pilgrim,' Charlie Cahplin's [sic] latest and best effort, is to be shown at the World Theatre at matinee performances on Saturday and Monday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-09
Summary:

Charles Ray's latest success 'A Tailor-Made Man' is to be shown at the Star tonight. Ray's name is well enough known to be an assurance of a first-class picture, and in his present production, he has a rather more attractive part than ever before. An excellent comedy and a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-30
Summary:

Captain Fly-by-Night' shows at the Star tonight. Johnie Walker is a newcomer to film fame, but proves that his exalted position as a star is not undeserved. There are some diverting comedy films to round out the programme.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-30
Summary:

Commencing tomorrow, Star Theatre is going to screen 'The Pilgrim' starring Charlie Chaplin whose appearances are becoming rarer. Today's picture is 'Don't Get Personal' with the saucy Miss Marie Prevost in the leading role.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-30
Summary:

Marie Prevost, late of Mack Sennett's 'Bathing Beauties' and now a star in her own right, appears at the Star for the last time tonight in 'Don't Get Personal.' An announcement that will give universal satisfaction is that the inimitable 'Charlie' – there…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-31
Summary:

Tonight, Star Theatre is going to screen 'The Pilgrim' starring Charlie Chaplin who is re-appearing in the big screen after a long absence. The film is booked by the Star Theatre in response to requests from patrons who are lovers of the great comedian.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-01
Summary:

The inimitable Charlie made his re-appearance in Hongkong last night. 'The Pilgrim,' Chaplin's present fun vehicle, is every whit as diverting as its long succession of predecessors. Charlie Chaplin retains his own style, despite all efforts of others to out-do him. It only needs…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-02
Summary:

The Pilgrim,' another picture: but with Charlie Chaplin in the leading role. That is the reason that the house in Kowloon has been playing to record capacity for the last few days.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-10-16
Summary:

Kowloon audiences are notably quick to appreciate any divergence from the usual in their amusement programmes. Mr. Tod Sanborn was billed to perform. He is a musician whose medium is that difficult, i.e., xylophone. Last night's programme included the Sextette from Lucia de Lammermoor.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-10-17
Summary:

Mr. Tod Sanborn, with his xylophone, delighted another appreciative audience at the Star Theatre last night. Smouldering Fires, with Pauline Frederick in the leading role, together with a comedy and the usual Gazette, completed one of the best programmes seen at the Star.