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: 1917-08-18 - 1917-08-18
Summary:

Screening of 'The Shielding Shadow' (3rd and 4th episodes), 'Spring Time on the Riviera' (colour), Pathe News; Coming film: Max Linder in 'Max, Victim of the Clutching Hand'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-23 - 1918-03-26
Summary:

23rd, 24th, 25th and 26th March, showing the final episodes of 'Gloria's Romance' and Charlie Chaplin comedies. Saturday next, see our new serial, 'The Red Ace.' March 23 Remarks: Sunday night, string band in attendance.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-29 - 1918-03-29
Summary:

Commencing Saturday, 30th March, the Universal's greatest serial, 'The Red Ace' featuring Marie Walcamp. Also Charlie Chaplin and Nestor comedies. Wednesday 3rd, April, Broadway Universal features present Jane Cowl and 'The Garden of Lies.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-11 - 1918-05-14
Summary:

Tonight, screening 'Mother Love,' Warner's dramatic feature, complete story in 6 parts, including Charlie Chaplin's, cartoons and other comics. Wednesday 15th May, see the thrilling drama in 5 parts, 'Frustrated Power.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-21 - 1918-05-21
Summary:

Tuesday, 21st May, 1918 at 4 p.m., grand matinee, Mr. J. J. Blake, the children's friend presents Mr. Bert Wiles, the musical friend and Chaplin films. Prices: children 10 cents and adults 25 cents.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-14 - 1918-09-17
Summary:

From Saturday 14th to Tuesday 17th September, 'The Secret Kingdom' episodes 5 and 6 and Essanay and Keystone comics. Wednesday 18th September, an all Charlie Chaplin programme, come and see the million-dollar world's laugh-maker.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-21 - 1918-09-24
Summary:

From Saturday 21st to Tuesday 23rd September, screening 'The Secret Kingdom,' 7th and 8th episodes and Charlie Chaplin comics. Wednesday 25th September, 'Pasquale,' a Paramount feature complete in 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-02-27 - 1919-03-01
Summary:

Pathe News No. 26. 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' final epoch 'The Punishment.' 'Mrs. Plum's Pudding' featuring Marie Tempest. Freedony and Vaudeville Co. is coming. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-27 - 1919-02-28
Summary:

February 27 and 28, March 1 and 2, 9.15 p.m., Pathe News No. 26. 'The Count of Monte Cristo' final epoch ‘The Punishment.' Matinee Sunday, March 2 at 6 p.m., 'Mrs. Plum's Pudding' featuring Marie Tempest.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-28 - 1919-03-01
Summary:

28th February, 1st and 2nd March at 9.15 p.m., Pathe News No. 28 and 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' final epoch. Matinee Sunday, 2nd March at 6 p.m., 'Mrs. Plum's Pudding' featuring Marie Tempest. Coming, Fredony and Vaudeville Co. Booking at Anderson's.

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-21 - 1919-03-21
Summary:

Saturday at 2.15 p.m., special children's matinee. Picture of Charlie Chaplin included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-30 - 1919-04-30
Summary:

30th April, 1st and 2nd May, Paramount in 5 parts, Vivian Martin in 'The Arrival of Perpetua.' Saturday 3rd May, watch for Charlie Chaplin's million-dollar pictures. Notice: the management of the Hongkong Theatre begs to announce that owing to the high cost of films, that on and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-07 - 1919-05-09
Summary:

7th, 8th and 9th May, showing 'The Man of Shame,' photodrama in 5 parts, from the famous French novel 'Roger La Honte,' featuring Mr. Wilton Lackaye and Miss Rosemary Theby. Including Gazette and comics. Saturday 10th, matinee and 7.15 p.m. performance, showing Charlie…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-10 - 1919-05-13
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., drama, 'The Hungry Heart' in 5 parts and various comics. Matinees: today at 5 p.m., Monday and Tuesday at 5.15 p.m., showing Charlie Chaplin pictures. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-08 - 1919-07-14
Summary:

To be held at St. Paul's College, on July 16th and 17th, 1919. Proceeds in aid of the ministering children's league, church extension and Christian education. Evening programme on July 16th at 7.30 p.m., open-air cinematograph (Charlie Chaplin with other at features); on July 17th at 7…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-17
Summary:

The Come Back,' the principal item in the Coronet Theatre programme, is thoroughly deserving of the crowded houses it is drawing nightly. Harold Lockwood and May Allison have done an excellent work in the leading parts. Film plot included. The programme also includes Harold Lloyd's…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-20 - 1919-11-21
Summary:

Tomorrow, positively for one night only! Theda Bara in her greatest vampire Part in 'The Serpent.' Booking at Robinson's. November 21 remarks: The best Pathe news.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-20 - 1919-11-21
Summary:

Positively for one night only, Theda Bara in 'The Serpent.' No increase in prices. Booking at Robinson's. November 21 Remarks: Also showing Pathe news picture. On page 10, another ad. on the film. Tonight until Monday at 7.15, 'The Brass Bullet' episodes 1 and 2, and…

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-16
Summary:

The last chance of seeing Anatole France's great work 'Thais' will be given to patrons of the Coronet Theatre tonight. Some magnificent acting is seen by Mary Garden. Film plot included. Pathe's news pictures are very interesting. Local boxers will be interested in the films…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-19 - 1919-12-22
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Bryant Washburn in 'All Wrong.' Also Luke's comic and Pathe's News. Today's matinee, 'The Tiger's Trail' episodes 13 and 14. Booking at Anderson's. December 22 Remarks: Today's matinee at 5.15 p.m., Bryant…