A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-29 - 1917-09-29
Summary:

Screening of 'The Shielding Shadow' (final episode), 'Annals of the War, No. 3', British and American Gazettes, 'Man is Not Perfect'; Coming film:'The Chimes' from the novel by Charles Dickens, played by Tom Terris

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-10-01 - 1917-10-03
Summary:

On Oct 2, a great novel by Charles Dicken 'The Chimes' in 5 parts; Pathe's British, French & American Gazettes and various comics.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-01 - 1917-10-01
Summary:

Coming screening of 'The Chimes' from a great novel by Charles Dickens, Pathe's British, French and American Gazettes, and various Comics

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-02 - 1917-10-04
Summary:

Tonight: 'The Chimes' from a great novel by Charles Dickens, Pathe's British, French and American Gazettes, and various Comics

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-03 - 1917-10-04
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Chimes', from the novel by Charles Dickens, played by Tom Terris, also, gazettes and comics; Matinee at Wednesday, 3rd Oct, 5.15 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-10-04
Summary:

With the worst of the hot weather past, indoor entertainment should again become more popular and the 'houses' which the Victoria Theatre has been enjoying during the past week are a reflex of the popularity of this place of entertainment. One of the best films seen for a long time is…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-05
Summary:

The Chimes,' the work of Charles Dickens is now screened while the 'Annals of the War' are proceeding with No. 4 of the series.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-26 - 1924-08-27
Summary:

Today & tomorrow for two days only, a double comedy feature programme. Charles Ray in 'An Old Fashioned Boy,' and Jack Pickford in 'Burglar by Proxy,' a First National attraction.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-26 - 1924-08-26
Summary:

Today and tomorrow for two days only at usual times, at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Thomas H. Ince presents Charles Ray in 'An Old Fashioned Boy.' Also a First National attraction, Jack Pickford in 'Burglar by Proxy.' Coming Soon, 'Humoresque.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-26 - 1924-08-27
Summary:

Today and tomorrow 2 days only, a double feature programme, Charles Ray in 'An Old Fashioned Boy' and Jack Pickford in 'Burglar by Proxy.'

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-26
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is offering two smaller attractions this evening. The two pictures are 'Burglar by Proxy' and 'An Old Fashioned Boy,' the former featuring Jack Pickford and the latter Charles Ray.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-26
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening two smaller attractions this evening, instead of showing one big film. The first one will be 'Burglar by Proxy' featuring Jack Pickford. The second one will be 'An Old Fashioned Boy' featuring Charles Ray. They will be shown for two days only…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-26
Summary:

Breaking away from the local custom of showing one big feature film in each programme, the Coronet Theatre is beginning this evening to offer two pictures, fairly evenly balanced, as the attraction for the next two days. These two pictures are 'Burglar by Proxy' and 'An Old…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-26 - 1924-08-27
Summary:

Today and tomorrow for 2 days only, Charles Ray in 'An Old Fashioned Boy' and Jack Pickford in 'Burglar by Proxy.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-27
Summary:

Showing in the Coronet Theatre again this evening is the excellent double programme comprising 'An Old Fashioned Boy,' starring Charles Ray, and 'Burglar by Proxy,' starring Jack Pickford.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-27
Summary:

Showing at the Coronet Theatre this evening is the double programme comprising 'An Old Fashioned Boy,' starring Charles Ray, and 'Burglar by Proxy,' starring Jack Pickford.