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: 1914-05-18
Summary:

The Three Mile Limit' screened at the Bijou is an attractive film. The Gibson girls are as lively and as much appreciated as ever. Further episodes in the fortunes of the one and only 'Max' and of his brother mirth maker, 'Wiffles,' together with the latest one and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-05-25 - 1920-05-25
Summary:

Coming to the Coronet in the side-splitting 5-reeler, 'Tillie's Punctured Romance.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-06-05 - 1920-06-07
Summary:

June 5th to 7th, 1921, for three nights only, Charlie Chaplin, Mabel Normand and Marie Dressler in 'Tilly's Punctured Romance' [sic]. Ordinary prices. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-06 - 1920-06-07
Summary:

June 5th to 7th, 1920, for three nights only, Charlie Chaplin, Mabel Normand and Marie Dressler in the only six-part play he has made, 'Tillie's Punctured Romance.' Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15; Sunday at 6 and 9.15; Monday at 5.15 and 9.15. Ordinary prices. Illustration…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-19
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-20
Summary:

Within last year (according to a writer in the New York Herald) there has been a marked lowering of salaries throughout the motion picture ranks, amounting in some instance to more than 50 per cent. A sage of Hollywood thus summarised the present salary situation. Several top listed actor and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-02
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin, in the flesh, will be in Hongkong next March, accompanied by Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks. Efforts will also be made to induce D. W. Griffith to join the party. This news was given yesterday by Mr. George Mooser, a well-known play producer and film manager. He is the…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-08 - 1923-01-08
Summary:

Today till Wednesday at 5 sharp and 9.15 p.m., United Artists present Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Three Musketeers' 12 reels. Specially augmented orchestra of 16 players! At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., double attraction: Charlie Chaplin in 'Pay Day' and Harold Lloyd in 'Grandma…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-08
Summary:

In coming few days, Coronet will provide the screening of Douglas Fairbanks's 'The Three Musketeers,' the film version of Dumas famous novel; Charlie Chaplin's 'Pay Day' and Harold Lloyd's 'Grandma's Boy.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-08
Summary:

For three days from today to Wednesday at 9:15 performance, the Coronet Theatre has decided to screen the film version of Dumas' novel 'The Three Musketeers' featuring Douglas Fairbanks. An orchestra of 16 players will provide the musical background. At 2:30 and 7:15 performances…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-08 - 1923-01-08
Summary:

At 2.30 and 7.15, Charlie Chaplin in 'Pay Day,' Harold Lloyd in 'Grandma's Boy' and our own Jazz band. Usual price. At 5 sharp and 9.15, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Three Musketeers' and full musical score by orchestra of sixteen performers. Prices $2 and $1.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-08
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-11
Summary:

Tonight, Coronet Theatre is going to screen a burlesque on Dumas' 'The Three Musketeers' entitled 'The Three Must-Get-Theres.' In his first comedy feature for the United Artists, Max Linder attempts to provide his audience not just with a big laugh but also with state of…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-04-19
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-10 - 1924-10-14
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lon Chaney and Virginia Valli in 'The Shock.' Today till Monday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Collette [sic] Brettel in 'The Wolf of Tibet.' Usual prices. October 10-11 Remarks: Another small ads on page 2 & 3. October 11 Remarks…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-11 - 1924-10-14
Summary:

Last performances today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lon Chaney and Virginia Valli in 'The Shock.' Today at 2.30 and 7.15, Collette Brettel in 'The Wolf of Tibet,' with a superb supporting cast of foreign and Chinese actors. October 14 Remarks: Commencing tomorrow, Charlie Chaplin…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-13 - 1924-10-13
Summary:

The charming British actress, Collette Brettel in 'The Wolf of Tibet.' All shows today and tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. only. Usual prices. Commencing Wednesday next, Charlie Chaplin in 'Little Puncture Romance' [sic].

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-14 - 1924-10-14
Summary:

The charming British actress, Collette Brettel in 'The Wolf of Tibet,' with a superb cast of foreign and Chinese favourite players. Final showing today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Commencing tomorrow, Charlie Chaplin in 'Tillie's Punctured Romance.' Also latest Kiangsu-Cheking…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-14 - 1924-10-14
Summary:

The charming British actress, Collette Brettel in 'The Wolf of Tibet,' with a superb cast of foreign and Chinese favourite players. Final showing today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Lon Chaney and Virginia Valli in 'The Shock.' Also latest…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-15 - 1924-10-18
Summary:

Wed. 15th to Sat. 18th Oct. at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Charlie Chaplin in 'Tillie's Punctured Romance.' Also, Kiangsu-Chekiang War News (First Series). Two unusual pictures at ordinary prices. Today & tomorrow at 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Lon Chaney and Virginia Valli in 'The…