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: 1923-04-19
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-08 - 1923-06-18
Summary:

Charles Chaplin in 'The Pilgrim' at the World in June 13. June 8-9 Remarks: Teaser ads for the film. The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. June 11-12 Remarks: Photo included. Price of admission, $2 & $1.5. June 16 Remarks: Illstration…

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Headline: At the World
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-09 - 1923-06-18
Summary:

Last show, tonight 9.15 p.m., Charles Chaplin in the First National's 4th attraction 'The Pilgrim.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-12 - 1923-06-18
Summary:

Tue. 12 to Fri. 1 June. Matinee at 5.15 p.m., Tom Mix in 'The Untamed.' Usual prices. Night at 9.15 p.m., Charles Chaplin in 'The Pilgrim' and Snub Pollard in 'The Old Sea Dog.' Prices $2 & $1.5. Booking at the Theatre. June 16 & 18 Remarks: Swap between the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-12 - 1923-06-16
Summary:

Tuesday 12th to Friday 15th, June, matinee show at 5.15 p.m., Tom Mix in 'The Untamed.' Usual prices. Night show at 9.15 p.m., Charles Chaplin in 'The Pilgrim.' Also Snub Pollard in 'The Old Sea Dog.' Prices: $2.00 and $1.50. Soldiers and sailors 80 cents to stalls…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-15 - 1923-06-15
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Charles Chaplin in 'The Pilgrim.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-18 - 1923-06-18
Summary:

Saturday 16th to Monday 18th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., Charles Chaplin in 'The Pilgrim.' Prices: $1.50 and $1.00. Children half price. 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Tom Mix in 'The Untamed.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-31 - 1924-02-01
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Charles Chaplin in 'The Pilgrim.' Photo included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-12 - 1925-02-12
Summary:

Charles Chaplin in 'The Pilgrim.' Thursday to Saturday at the Coronet. Friday and Saturday at the Star.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-14 - 1925-02-14
Summary:

Charles Chaplin in 'The Pilgrim.' Farewell performance of Edgar Warwick's London company including Miss Wish Wynne, Bernard Kitchen, Zoe, Alfred Cunningham, Chuhaldin and Harold Walden. Booking at Moutrie's.

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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…