A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Warning
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-29 - 1921-07-29
Summary:

Notice is hereby given that the exclusive exhibition rights for China of the Charles Chaplin film called 'The Kid' is the property of the First National Exhibitors Circuit and that these rights have not been sold or leased to any person or firm in China. Proceedings will be taken…

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Headline: Warning
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-02 - 1921-08-17
Summary:

Notice is hereby given that the exclusive exhibition rights for China of the Charles Chaplin film called 'The Kid' is the property of the First National Exhibitors Circuit and that these rights have not been sold or leased to any person or firm in China. Proceedings will be taken…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-04
Summary:

According to the writer, Mr. Chaplin does not like being called 'Charlie' – that he prefers to be known as Charles. Besides, he is unquestionably the greatest comedian in the world. Recently, the film 'The Kid' should prove that Mr. Chaplin is both a leading international…

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

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, 'The Kid,' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 9 p.m., 'Other Men's Shoes' and dancing.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-20 - 1921-12-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, 'The Kid,' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 9 p.m., Special Dance. Tickets $2 each.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-21 - 1921-12-21
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, 'The Kid,' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Today only at 5.30 & 9 p.m., 'The Silver King,' 'Paper Hangers' and dancing.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-22 - 1921-12-22
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, 'The Kid,' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Today 9 p.m., Cabaret Dance. Tickets $1 each at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-23 - 1921-12-24
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, 'The Kid,' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 9 p.m., 'The Westerners' and dancing.

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-30 - 1922-11-30
Summary:

Boys and girls who are mothers and fathers! Charles Ray in 'The Old Swimmin' Hole' at Kowloon Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-30 - 1922-11-30
Summary:

Charles Ray in 'The Old Swimmin' Hole.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-01 - 1922-12-02
Summary:

Charles Ray in 'The Old Swimmin' Hole.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-05 - 1922-12-05
Summary:

The Coronet: Today to Thursday, Chas. Ray in 'The Old Swimmin' Hole.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m., Cabaret Dance by our own American Jazz Band.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-05 - 1922-12-05
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Thursday, Chas. Ray in 'The Old Swimmin' Hole.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9, cabaret dance by our own American jazz band.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-05
Summary:

The Old Swimmin' Hole,' featuring Charles Ray, was presented at Kowloon last week. It will be an attraction at the Coronet Theatre today. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-05
Summary:

The Old Swimmin' Hole' is the film being shown at the Coronet. The picture gets its title and its inspiration from delightful verses by James Whitcomb Riley, the American poet, who sang of 'the long, lazy days.' The film is starred by Charles Ray.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-05
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening 'The Old Swimmin' Hole' featuring Charles Ray. The film appeals to one's happy memories of his boyhood. It gets its inspiration from the verses of James Whitcomb Riley, the well-known American poet.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-05 - 1922-12-05
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Thursday, Charles Ray in 'The Old Swimmin' Hole.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 6, cabaret dance by our own American Jazz Band.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-06 - 1922-12-07
Summary:

The Coronet: Today to Thursday, Chas. Ray in 'The Old Swimmin' Hole.' Kowloon Theatre: At 5.45 & 9.15 p.m., 'A Slave of Vanity.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-06 - 1922-12-07
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Thursday, Chas. Ray in 'The Old Swimmin' Hole.' Kowloon Theatre: 5.45 and 9.15, 'A Slave of Vanity.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-06 - 1922-12-07
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Thursday, Charles Ray in 'The Old Swimmin' Hole.' Kowloon Theatre, 5.45 and 9.15, 'A Slave of Vanity.'