A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: At the World
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-09 - 1923-06-18
Summary:

Last show, tonight 9.15 p.m., Charles Chaplin in the First National's 4th attraction 'The Pilgrim.'

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-12 - 1923-06-16
Summary:

Tuesday 12th to Friday 15th, June, matinee show at 5.15 p.m., Tom Mix in 'The Untamed.' Usual prices. Night show at 9.15 p.m., Charles Chaplin in 'The Pilgrim.' Also Snub Pollard in 'The Old Sea Dog.' Prices: $2.00 and $1.50. Soldiers and sailors 80 cents to stalls…

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-18 - 1923-06-18
Summary:

Saturday 16th to Monday 18th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., Charles Chaplin in 'The Pilgrim.' Prices: $1.50 and $1.00. Children half price. 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Tom Mix in 'The Untamed.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-29 - 1923-09-29
Summary:

Special children's matinee: 2.30 p.m., Topical Film, 'Buffalo Bill' episodes 12 and 13 and Harold Lloyd in 'Amongst Those Present' [sic].

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-31 - 1924-02-01
Summary:

Tonight till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Charlie Chaplin in 'The Pilgrim.' Usual prices.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-02 - 1924-02-02
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Pilgrim' and Baby Peggy in 'The Kid Reporter.' Also International News. No increase in prices. Kowloon kiddles, don't forget 'Captain Kidd' today at 2.30.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-02 - 1924-02-02
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Pilgrim.' Today at 2.30, Eddie Polo in Captain Kidd. Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, Robert Warwick in 'The Fourteenth Man.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-05 - 1924-11-05
Summary:

The Coronet: November 5th to 10th, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Kid.' Also our own Topical and Prizma colour. The Star: Today only, Norma Talmadge in 'Ashes of Vengeance' with special music.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-06 - 1924-11-08
Summary:

The Coronet: November 5th to 10th, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Kid.' Also our own Topical and Prizma colour. The Star: Today to Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Thomas Meighan in 'White and Unmarried.' Also Prizma music film and our own Topical.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-15 - 1924-11-15
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Monday, Tom Moore and Isobel Elsom in 'The Harbour Lights.' The Star: Today till Monday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'Son of Kissing Cup.' Also Century Comedy and our own Topical.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-18 - 1924-11-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Signal Tower.' Also Inkwell Comedy and our own Topical. The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Little John Revue Co. Prices: 5.30, $1.00 and 60 cents; 9.15, $1.50 and $1.00.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-12 - 1925-02-12
Summary:

Undoubtedly and indisputably the world's greatest entertainer, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Pilgrim.' Today till Saturday at 7.30 p.m. at the Coronet; tomorrow and Saturday at 5.30 p.m. at the Star.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-13 - 1925-02-14
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.30 only, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Pilgrim' and the Bell Boy, masters of China. Today and tomorrow at 9.15 p.m. only, last two nights of the Wish Wynne Company. Tickets $3, $2 and $1.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-19 - 1925-02-21
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, short engagement of Miss Refa Miller, charming singer of dainty songs. Also Tom Mix in a thrilling drama of Hudson Bay, 'North of the Yukon,' Century comedy, Felix cartoon and our own Topical.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-03 - 1925-03-04
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., William Russell in 'The Lady From Longacre' and Charles Chaplin in 'The Cure.' Also our own Topical film and Prizma Colour. March 4 Remarks: Commencing Thursday, Harold Lloyd in 'Safety Last!'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-13 - 1925-03-14
Summary:

Today till Sunday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., monster programme at popular prices, the great Fox comedy, 'Six Cylinder Love.' Also Charles Chaplin in 'The Vagabond' and our own Topical.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-28 - 1925-03-28
Summary:

Today at 5.30, tomorrow at 6 p.m., William Desmond in 'Riding Pretty.' Also Topical film and comedy. Usual prices.