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: 1919-05-16
Summary:

In the second of the Charlie Chaplin Million Dollar series, to be shown at the Victoria Theatre, commencing on Monday, May 19th. Messrs Pathe Freres will provide a film which shows Charlie in somewhat of a departure from his usual role. The picture is entitled 'A Dog's Life.' Film…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-16
Summary:

A few people witnessed a private showing of new Charlie Chaplin's film 'A Dog's Life' at Messrs Pathe yesterday afternoon. It will show for the first time on Monday, May 19 at the Victoria Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-17 - 1919-05-23
Summary:

Get ready for the roar on May the Nineteenth, 'A Dog's Life.' Booking at Anderson's. May 19-23 remarks: Charlie Chaplin's first million dollar picture, 'A Dog's Life.' Under his contract with the First National Exhibitors' Circuit Co., of New York.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-17 - 1919-05-17
Summary:

Get ready for the roar on May 19th, 'A Dog's Life.' Booking at Anderson's. Prices $1.50, $1.00 and 70 cents.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-19 - 1919-05-24
Summary:

The Biggest Attraction on the screen today is Charlie Chaplin in his first million dollar comedy 'A Dog's Life.' Toto in 'Nipped in the Bud.' Mrs. Vernon Castle in 'Mark of Cain.' Booking at Anderson's. May 22 remarks: Harold Lloyd in 'Bride and Gloom…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-22 - 1919-05-24
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Charlie Chaplin in 'A Dog's Life.' Also Harold Lloyd in 'Bride and Groom' [sic] and 'Hands Up' episode 4. Booking at Anderson's. May 24 Remarks: Today's matinee at 2.15 and 5.15 p.m., 'Hands Up' episodes 3 and 4.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-26 - 1919-05-28
Summary:

A great production, Peggy Hyland in 'The Other Woman.' A great production adapted from A. M. Wood's famous dramatic success. Booking at Anderson's. May 26-28 remarks: Great Pathe Gold Rooster Production. American Gazette 86. Matinee: Charlie Chaplin in 'A Dog's Life…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-26 - 1919-05-28
Summary:

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 9.15 p.m., 3 nights only, great Pathe Gold Rooster production, A. H. Woods presents Peggy Hyland in 'The Other Woman' in 5 parts. Also American Gazette 36. Wednesday, matinee 28th, May at 5.15 p.m., Charlie Chaplin in 'A Dog's Life.'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-26 - 1919-05-28
Summary:

3 nights only. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 9.15 p.m., great Pathe Gold Rooster production, A. H. Woods presents Peggy Hyland in 'The Other Woman' in 5 parts. American Gazette, No. 86. Wednesday, matinee 25th, May at 5.15 p.m., Charlie Chaplin in 'A Dog's Life.' Booking…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-29 - 1919-05-31
Summary:

Ruth Roland in 'Hands Up,' episode 5, 'The Runaway Bride' and episode 6, 'Flames of Vengeance.' May 29 remarks: A fine comedy 'Battle Royal.' By special request, Charlie Chaplin in 'A Dog's Life.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-10 - 1922-07-10
Summary:

Tonight, tomorrow and Wednesday, bring the whole family to the Coronet tonight to see Jean Paige in Anna Sewell's famous animal story, 'Black Beauty,' by George Randolph Chester. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-10
Summary:

Black Beauty,' Anna Sewell's 'autobiography of a horse,' is now being shown at the Coronet Theatre. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: Black Beauty'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-11
Summary:

Black Beauty' the famous horse whose autobiography was recorded by Anna Sewell has come to life – in a picture that is being shown at the Coronet today. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-22
Summary:

A successful repertory week will be concluded at the Coronet Theatre tomorrow with a further screening, by special request, of 'Black Beauty.' The film is based on Anna Sewell's autobiography of a horse.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-07-16 - 1925-07-18
Summary:

Today at all shows, Anna Sewell's 'Black Beauty' in 8 reels. Added attraction, 'The Tourist,' an interesting comedy in 2 parts and Glenning and Ford.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-07-16 - 1925-07-18
Summary:

Today at all shows, Anna Sewell's immortal story, 'Black Beauty' in 8 reels. Added attraction: 'The Tourist,' an interesting comedy in 2 parts, and 'Glenning and Ford' (scenic).

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-07-16 - 1925-07-18
Summary:

Today at all shows, Anna Sewell's immortal story 'Black Beauty' in 8 reels. Added attraction: 'The Tourist,' an interesting comedy in 2 reels and 'Glenning and Ford' (scenic).