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: 1919-05-01 - 1919-05-02
Summary:

Tonight, Paramount in 5 parts, Vivian Martin in 'The Arrival of Perpetua.' Saturday 3rd May, 9.15 p.m. performance, showing Charlie Chaplin pictures, 'The Cure' (2 parts), 'The Fireman' (2 parts) and 'The Floorwalker' (2 parts).

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-01 - 1919-05-02
Summary:

Commencing Saturday, 3rd May, 9.15 p.m. performance, Charlie Chaplin pictures: 'The Cure' 2 parts; 'The Fireman' 2 parts; 'The Floorwalker' 2 parts. This comedy programme will keep you amused from beginning to end. (Book your seats early.) Dress circle: $1.00. First…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-01 - 1919-05-03
Summary:

Tonight, Paramount feature (5 parts), Vivian Martin in 'The Arrival of Perpetua' and Comics. Saturday 3rd, May, Charlie Chaplin pictures: 'The Cure,' 2 parts; 'The Floorwalker,' 2 parts; 'The Fireman,' 2 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-02 - 1919-05-03
Summary:

Commencing Saturday, 3rd May, 9.15 p.m. performance, Charlie Chaplin pictures: 'The Cure' in 2 parts; 'The Fireman' in 2 parts; 'The Floorwalker' in 2 parts. Book your seats early. Dress circle $1.00. First-class 40 cents. Saturday matinee and 7.15 p.m. performance…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-02
Summary:

From tomorrow, Charlie Chaplin comedies in 2 parts will be screened at the Hongkong Theatre, 'The Cure,' 'The Fireman' and 'The Floor Walker.' 'The Hungry Heart' will be shown with new comics at matinee and 7.15 performances.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-03 - 1919-05-05
Summary:

3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th May, tonight at 9.15 p.m., all comedy programme, Charlie Chaplin in: 'The Fireman' in 2 parts; 'The Floorwalker' in 2 parts; 'The Cure' in 2 parts. Saturday matinee and 7.15 p.m. performance, showing 'The Hungry Heart,' drama in 5…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-03
Summary:

In order to break the monotony of photo-dramas and romances, Hongkong Theatre has made a selection of 3 comedies featuring Charlie Chaplin to be screened from today (Saturday) up to Tuesday next. The 3 comedies are 'The Cure,' 'The Fireman' and 'The Floorwalker.' At…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-05
Summary:

The Fireman,' 'The Floorwalker' and 'The Cure,' starred by Charlie Chaplin, were a trio of films calculated to make hyena laugh regularly in Hongkong Theatre. There is another comic film 'Cupid makes a Bull's Eye' which is good but overshadowed by the big…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-05 - 1919-05-05
Summary:

May 3, 4, 5 and 6, 9.15 p.m. tonight, all comedy programme, Charlie Chaplin in: 'The Fireman,' 2 parts; 'The Floorwalker,' 2 parts; 'The Cure,' 2 parts. Saturday matinee and 7.15 p.m. performance, showing 'The Hungry Heart,' drama 5 parts.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-12 - 1922-12-12
Summary:

Commencing Wednesday, 13th instant, Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck.' Also 'The Leather Pushers,' Universal-Jewel-Collier's series by H. C. Witwer, featuring Reginald Denny. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-13 - 1922-12-16
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, 14th to 16th Dec., at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck,' in 5 parts. Also, Round one of 'The Leather Pusher.' December 13 Remarks: At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., William Russell in 'Challenge of the Law,' 5 parts. December 14-16…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-13
Summary:

Seven Years Bad Luck,' a Robertson-Cole production featuring Max Linder, will be shown at the World Theatre from today till Saturday. Another special feature in the programme at the World Theatre is 'The Leather Pushers' written by H. C. Witwer. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-13 - 1922-12-14
Summary:

From tonight till Saturday night, Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck.' Also 'The Leather Pusher' [sic], featuring Reginald Denny and directed by Harry Pollard. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-13 - 1922-12-13
Summary:

Wednesday to Saturday 13th to 16th December. 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck' in 5 parts. Also round one 'The Leather Pusher [sic].' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., William Russell in 'Challenge of the Law.' Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-14 - 1922-12-16
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, 14th to 16th December, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck' in 5 parts. Also round one, 'The Leather Pushers.' Prices of admission. 9.15 p.m. show $1.20 and 80 cents; 5.15 p.m. matinee, 70 cents and 50 cents. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Ruth…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-14
Summary:

Frank Mayo, and his supporting players were in the screen drama entitled 'Dr. Jim' which will be shown at the World Theatre this weekend. The film directed by William Worthington, written by Eugene B. Lewis based on the original story of Stuart Paton. Other than this, the programme…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-15
Summary:

A Universal special 'Dr. Jim,' in which Frank Mayo and Herbert Heyes take the leading roles, will be shown at the World Theatre from this evening to Saturday next. The supporting members of the cast include Claire Windsor. Screen Magazine will give some very interesting scenes and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-08
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Headline: At the World
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-20 - 1923-06-20
Summary:

From Thursday the 21st, Round 7 of The New 'Leather Pushers' with Reginald Denny.