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: 1921-12-12
Summary:

Phenomenal business has been experienced by Northern cinemas fortunate enough to secure Charlie Chaplin's wonderful comedy, 'The Kid,' according to reports received locally. In Shanghai, it crowded the Victoria Theatre for two weeks at $2 per seat, and after a further four nights…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-12
Summary:

Reports from the North tell of phenomenal business for the cinemas that have been so fortunate as to secure Charlie Chaplin's wonderful comedy, 'The Kid.' In Shanghai, it crowded the Victoria Theatre for two weeks.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-13
Summary:

One of the last pictures to be shown at the Empire, Tientsin's fine theatre and cinema, before its destruction by fire, was Charlie Chaplin's comedy, 'The Kid.' It is calculated that not only did the entire European and American communities of Tientsin see this wonderful film…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-19
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin's masterpiece 'The Kid' comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening. This wonderful comedy has everywhere been proclaimed the great comedian's finest picture, even better than 'Shoulder Arms.' Jackie Coogan has been acclaimed the cleverest child actor…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-12
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin's wonderful comedy 'The Kid' ingeniously clever, irresistibly humorous, comes to the Coronet Theatre again this evening.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-04 - 1922-02-04
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at all shows, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Kid,' and Harold Lloyd in 'Haunted Spooks.' Kowloon Theatre: Thursday to Saturday, Feb. 2 to 4, Wallace Reid in 'The Dub,' and Mack Sennett Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-04 - 1922-02-04
Summary:

Owing to the strike, 'The Kid' is still here! It will be shown today only at the Coronet. We are waiting for 'Male and Female,' Paramount's greatest comedy drama.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-04 - 1922-02-04
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at all shows, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Kid' and Harold Lloyd in 'Haunted Spooks.' Kowloon Theatre: Thursday to Saturday, February 2 to 4, Wallace Reid in 'The Dub' and Mack Sennett comedy.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-04 - 1922-02-04
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at all shows, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Kid.' Also Harold Lloyd in 'Haunted Spooks.' Kowloon Theatre: Thursday to Saturday, February 2 to 4, Wallace Reid in 'The Dub.' Also Mack Sennett Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-12 - 1922-06-12
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, all comedy programme, Mack Sennett's 'Home Talent' (5 parts), Larry Semon in 'The Head Waiter,' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 9.15, last showing 'Out of the Shadows' with Pauline Frederick, and Harold…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-12 - 1922-06-12
Summary:

To say that a comedy is a Mack Sennett is just about all that can be said. Mack's 'Home Talent,' in five parts, is showing for three days only, starting today. To round off the all-comedy programme, we have the inimitable Larry Semon in 'The Head Waiter.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-12 - 1922-06-12
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, all-comedy programme: Mack Sennett's 'Home Talent' in 5 parts. Also Larry Semon in 'The Head Waiter' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 9.15, last showing of 'Out of the Shadow' with Pauline Frederick. Also…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-12
Summary:

Mack Sennett's 'Home Talent' and Larry Semon 'The Head Waiter' are the current attraction in Coronet Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-12
Summary:

Sensing the popularity of comedy, Coronet Theatre is screening two comedies, the chief of which is Mack Sennett‘s 'Home Talent.' The Theatre is also screening Larry Semon's 'The Head Waiter.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-12 - 1922-06-12
Summary:

Mack Sennett's 'Home Talent' in 5 parts for 3 nights only, starting today, by the photographer of America, James Abbe. To round off the 'All Comedy Programme,' we have the inimitable Larry Semon in 'The Head Waiter.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-12 - 1922-06-12
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, all comedy programme: Mack Sennett in 'Home Talent' in 5 parts. Larry Semon in 'The Head Waiter' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 9.15, last showing of 'Out of the Shadow' with Pauline Frederick and Harold Lloyd…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-13 - 1922-06-13
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, all comedy programme, Mack Sennett's 'Home Talent' (5 parts), Larry Semon in 'The Head Waiter,' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Today Special Anniversary Dance.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-13 - 1922-06-13
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, all-comedy programme: Mack Sennett's 'Home Talent' in 5 parts. Also Larry Semon in 'The Head Waiter' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Today, special anniversary dance. For particulars, see page 5.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-13
Summary:

Home Talent,' a Mack Sennett production, will be shown at the Coronet Theatre. At the same time, Larry Semon as 'The Head Waiter' is an excellent second string. Besides, at the Kowloon Theatre, the weekly dance will be further enhanced tonight by the introduction of several…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-13 - 1922-06-13
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, all comedy programme: Mack Sennett in 'Home Talent' in 5 parts. Larry Semon in 'The Head Waiter' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Ttoday, special anniversary dance.