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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-24
Summary:

The final screening of 'The Kid' will take place at the Coronet Theatre tonight. At the same time, 'The Last of the Mohicans,' 'The Leopard Woman' (starring Louise Glaum) are two other films will be shown during the Xmas holidays. Apart from it, Mr. Ray managed to…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-29
Summary:

Recently the Coronet New Year attraction includes 'The Kid' and 'The Brat.' Charlie Chaplin will be seen in the former one, while Nazimova in the latter. In addition, Nazimova has played in productions like 'Toys of Fate,' 'Eye for Eye,' and 'The Red…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-04-19
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Headline: Cinema Prices
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-18
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) It may be quite possible to see an excellent film programme very cheaply in England. But in a place like Hongkong, which will not support many amusement enterprises, there must naturally be a slightly increased price. In a town like this where a picture of the…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-03 - 1924-12-06
Summary:

Today only, Reginald Denny in 'The Reckless Age,' and 'The Leather Pushers' (Round 22). Tomorrow till Saturday, William S. Hart in 'The Cradle of Courage,' Charles Chaplin in 'Behind the Screen,' and 'The Shadowgraph,' the rights for which have…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-03 - 1924-12-08
Summary:

Today only at 5.30 and 9.15, Reginald Denny in 'The Reckless Age' and 'The Leather Pushers,' Round 22. Tomorrow till Saturday, big triple bill: William S. Hart in 'The Cradle of Courage'; Charles Chaplin in 'Behind the Screen'; 'The Shadowgraph'…

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Headline: Notice
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-07 - 1925-03-07
Summary:

Hongkong Amusements Ltd announces that they hold from First National the sole rights to exhibit 'The Kid' in Hongkong and they will institute legal proceedings should this film be shown in Hongkong without the consent of Hongkong Amusements Limited. Up to the time of issuing this…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-19 - 1925-05-21
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures presents Strongheart. Also 'Brawn of the North.' Next change, the seasons rip-roaringest comedy, Douglas MacLean in 'Bell Boy 13,' a Thomas H. Ince production. May 21 Remarks: Saturday, May 23rd at 2.30 and 7.15, 'The…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-19 - 1925-05-21
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15, First National Pictures presents Strongheart the wonder dog in 'Brawn of the North.' Next change, Douglas MacLean in 'Bell Boy 13,' a Thos. H. Ince production.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-21 - 1925-05-21
Summary:

Last performance today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Strongheart the wonder dog in 'Brawn of the North,' a First National attraction. Tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15, Douglas MacLean in 'Bell Boy 13,' a Thos. H. Ince production. Saturday, May 23rd at 2.30 and 7.15, 'The Funeral of Dr…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-21
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be showing the Thomas H. Ince comedy 'Bell Boy 13' featuring Douglas MacLean, on Friday, May 22nd. Mr. MacLean shows some clever acting in the film. One of San Francisco's biggest hotels is used to set the background.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-21
Summary:

That Douglas MacLean's talents are not limited to portrayals of aristocratic and dignified young men, is well illustrated by his characterization of 'Shorty' the bellhop in 'Bell Boy 13,' the Thomas H. Ince comedy farce, which will be shown at the Queen's Theatre on…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-22 - 1925-05-23
Summary:

Today and Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Thomas H. Ince presents Douglas MacLean in 'Bell Boy 13.' Saturday, May 23rd at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Funeral of Dr. Sun Yat Sun' in 7 parts. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-22
Summary:

Douglas MacLean, who appears as a young bellhop in Thomas H. Ince's latest comedy farce 'Bell Boy 13,' now opening at the Queen's Theatre, says that he got one of the biggest thrills of his movie career when he had to climb out on a window ledge 12 stories high for one of the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-23
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be showing the Thomas H. Ince comedy 'Bell Boy 13.' The film features Douglas MacLean, Margaret Loomis and John Sterling [sic]. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-23
Summary:

Once in a while, a producer strikes upon the happy combination of having comedy situations worked out by real comedians. Thomas H. Ince has done this in his new comedy farce, 'Bell Boy 13.' Douglas MacLean's portrayal is one of the funniest of his career. Margaret Loomis has the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-25
Summary:

Filming a clever farce is as difficult as making a chic frock, according to Thomas H. Ince – one bad line will spoil the whole creation. Ince's latest production is a comedy farce, 'Bell Boy 13.' One stitch can spoil the effect of a thousand-dollar gown, and one scene in which the…