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: 1924-09-24 - 1924-09-24
Summary:

2 big feature pictures on one programme. No.1, the dramatic surprise of the year, Winston Churchill's 'The Inside of the Cup.' No.2, the comedy sensation of the age, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Fireman.' Film plot included for both films. No advance in prices.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-24 - 1924-09-27
Summary:

Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, 3 days only, commencing Thursday September 25th, a big double show, Winston Churchill's great society drama, 'The Inside of the Cup'; Charlie Chaplin in 'The Fireman.' No advance in prices for this exceptionally big…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-24 - 1924-09-24
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, 'Partners of the Tide.' Starting Thursday, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Fireman' and Winston Churchill's society drama, 'Inside the Cup.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-25 - 1924-09-26
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Friday, Wallace Reid in 'What's Your Hurry?' and Ben Turpin in 'The Janitor.' The Star: Today till Saturday, 'The Inside of the Cup,' and Charlie Chaplin in 'The Fireman.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-25
Summary:

Star Theatre will be screening a comedy 'The Fireman' starring Charlie Chaplin and a drama in the shape of Winston Churchill's great society story 'The Inside of the Cup.' The American author's drama is human in every detail and has been filmed with fitting skills.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-25
Summary:

Highly contrasted are the two pictures which constitute this evening's Star Theatre programme. The first, 'The Inside of the Cup,' is based on a story by the famous American author, Winston Churchill, and can be best described as a society drama. Film plot included. The second,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-25 - 1924-09-26
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Friday, Wallace Reid in 'What's Your Hurry?' and Ben Turpin in 'The Janitor.' The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Winston Churchill's 'The Inside of the Cup' and Charlie Chaplin in 'The Fireman.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-26
Summary:

The Star Theatre shows again today the big double programme consisting of Winston Churchill's society drama, 'The Inside of the Cup' and Charlie Chaplin's 'The Fireman.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-26
Summary:

Star Theatre shows again today the big double program consisting of Winston Churchill's great society drama 'The Inside of the Cup' and Charlie Chaplin's comedy 'The Fireman.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-26
Summary:

This evening, the Star Theatre offers again the big double programme comprising Winston Churchill's society drama 'The Inside of the Cup,' and Charlie Chaplin's intensely amusing comedy 'The Fireman.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-27 - 1924-09-27
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Tuesday, Ralph Lewis in 'Westbound Limited' and Charlie Chaplin in 'The Rink.' The Star: Today only at 5.30 & 9.15, Winston Churchill's 'The Inside of the Cup' and Charlie Chaplin in 'The Fireman.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-27
Summary:

Saturday finds the Star Theatre showing an exceptionally strong programme almost evenly divided into comedy and drama. The comedy is supplied by that prince of screen comedians, Charlie Chaplin, in 'The Fireman.' The drama is provided by 'The Inside of the Cup,' a penetrating…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-27 - 1924-09-27
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Tuesday, Ralph Lewis in 'Westbound Limited.' Also Charlie Chaplin in 'The Rink.' The Star: Today only at 5.30 and 9.15, Winston Churchill's 'The Inside of the Cup.' Also Charlie Chaplin in 'The Fireman.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-08 - 1924-10-08
Summary:

The Coronet: 'Nanook of the North,' and Charlie Chaplin in 'The Fireman.' The Star: Today at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Ethel Clayton in 'Crooked Streets.' Paramount's great Chinese story of Shanghai. Usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-08 - 1924-10-08
Summary:

The Coronet: 'Nanook of the North,' a story of life and love in the Arctic. Charlie Chaplin in 'The Fireman.' The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Ethel Clayton in 'Crooked Street,' Paramount's great Chinese story of Shanghai. Usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-09 - 1924-10-09
Summary:

The Coronet: 'Nanook of the North,' and Charlie Chaplin in 'The Fireman.' The Star: Today till Saturday at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Geraldine Farrar in 'World and Its Women' [sic].

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-09 - 1924-10-09
Summary:

The Coronet: 'Nanook of the North,' a story of life and love in the Arctic. Charlie Chaplin in 'The Fireman.' The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Geraldine Farrar in 'The World and Its Women.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-12 - 1925-01-12
Summary:

We ask you to consider Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Pickford, D. W. Griffith and Charlie Chaplin, the four greatest names in the film world, whose pictures are released under the name of United Artists' Film Corporation. Even the most prejudiced observer has to admit that their productions are…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-13 - 1925-01-14
Summary:

Tonight, William Fox presents John Gilbert in 'The Yellow Stain,' the battle of a real man against odds, directed by Jack Dillon. January 14 remarks: Starting tomorrow: Mary Pickford in 'Rosita,' a picture so great, so wonderful.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-13
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening 'Rosita' featuring Mary Pickford. Mary Pickford is supported by George Walsh who is famous for his role in 'Intolerance.' The film will be screened at the Star Theatre in the second half of this week. Film synopsis included.