A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-04-06 - 1916-04-08
Summary:

The drama in 3 parts, 'The Arch Villain,' on Friday, 7th April, 1916. Pictures including 'The Great War,' Keystone comedy and others. Charlie Chaplin 'In the Park' is coming on Friday, 14th April.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-07 - 1916-04-10
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Arch Villian' (3 parts) and 'The Great War' and 'Charlie Chaplin In the Park'; Keystone Comedy and others

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-28 - 1916-12-30
Summary:

On Dec 29, performance by Shirleys; the magnificent exclusive film 'On the Brink' in 3 reels, featuring Mdlle Robinne; Pathe's British Gazette, The Great War; a Chaplin comedy, 'Dough and Dynamite'; don't forget the 'Iron Claw,' it grips you.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-28 - 1917-03-03
Summary:

On Mar 2, 'Two Little Vagabonds,' 1st episode in 4 parts; 'Another's Fault' and 'The Great War'; interesting: 'Florence Rose Fashions' and 'Betty Prepares for Cool Weather'; comic: 'A Film Johnnie' by Chaplin.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-01 - 1917-03-01
Summary:

Screening of 'Two Little Vagabonds' (1st episode), 'The Great War', Interesting: 'Florence Rose Fashions' (Betty Prepards For Cool Weather) and 'A Film Johnnie' by Chaplin

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-02 - 1917-03-05
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Two Little Vagabonds' (1st episode), 'The Great War', Interesting: 'Florence Rose Fashions' (Betty Prepards For Cool Weather) and 'A Film Johnnie' by Chaplin

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-08 - 1917-03-10
Summary:

On Mar 9, 2nd episode of 'Two Little Vagabonds' in 4 parts; 'The Great War,' Keystone, Chaplin, and other comics.

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-15 - 1917-03-17
Summary:

On Mar 16, the great historical and spectacular drama 'Salomba' [sic] in 6 parts, from the novel by Gustave Flaubert; Pathe's Gazette: 'The Great War Series' (D.18); Chaplin and Keystone comics; on Mar 20, 'Julius Caesar.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-29 - 1917-03-31
Summary:

On Mar 30, forty minutes of laughter: Charlie Chaplin's Burlesque in 'Carmen' in 4 parts; Pathe's British & American Gazettes; 'Despised,' a beautiful drama in 2 parts; 'The Great War' and various comics.

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-30 - 1917-03-30
Summary:

Screening of Charlie Chaplin in 'Carmen', Pathe's British and American Gazettes, 'Despised', The Great war and Varuous Comics

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-31 - 1917-04-03
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of Charlie Chaplin in 'Carmen', Pathe's British and American Gazettes, 'Despised', The Great war and Varuous Comics

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-31
Summary:

There was a packed house at the Victoria Theatre last night and a most interesting programme was gone through, including Pathe's British and American Gazette, 'Despised' (a two-part play), 'The Star Boarder' (introducing Charlie Chaplin), 'The Great War' , and…

13
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.

15
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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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…