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: 1924-11-21
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening Charlie Chaplin's 'Easy Street,' 'The Count' and 'The Immigrant.' The brief season of Chaplin commences on Saturday.

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

Grand Band Night with The Musical Shirleys and screening of Charlie Chaplin

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Headline: Charlie Chaplin
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-20
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin is the best paid moving pictures person in the world, who gets £30,000 a month, £360,000 per annum. He rejected an offer in London.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-15
Summary:

Bijou Theatre patrons will be afforded the opportunity of seeing Charlie Chaplin. The drama 'Rip' will be shown.

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

Charlie Chaplin is here.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-09-18
Summary:

The Charlie Chaplin programme starts at the Hongkong Cinema Theatre tonight.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-09-19
Summary:

The management of the Hongkong Theatre is presenting tonight and tomorrow nights, a Charlie Chaplin programme.

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-21 - 1919-03-21
Summary:

Saturday at 2.15 p.m., special children's matinee. Picture of Charlie Chaplin included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-20
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre broke all records on Saturday night when well nigh three hundred people failed to secure accommodation. The occasion was the screening of Charlie Chaplin's third million dollar picture 'Sunnyside.' Film plot included.

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-26
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin's second million dollar picture 'Shoulder Arms' is showing at the Victoria Theatre. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-09 - 1916-12-12
Summary:

Screening of 'The Broken Coin' (20th and 21st episodes) and 'Charlie Chaplin'

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-10
Summary:

Pathe Phono Cinema Chine Co., has secured the exclusive rights for China and Indo-China of Charlie Chaplin films. The contract is made for the eight pictures. Up to now only two films have been produced, they are 'Shoulder Arms' and 'A Dog's Life.' The company are…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-01
Summary:

The inimitable Charlie made his re-appearance in Hongkong last night. 'The Pilgrim,' Chaplin's present fun vehicle, is every whit as diverting as its long succession of predecessors. Charlie Chaplin retains his own style, despite all efforts of others to out-do him. It only needs…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-11 - 1916-12-11
Summary:

Grand Band and Comedy Night, performance by Miss May Brilliant; Screening of Charlie Chaplin by request with Keystone Comics

15
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-08 - 1917-02-09
Summary:

Screening of 'The Wheels of Destiny', 'The Contrast' and Charlie Chaplin

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-09 - 1917-05-09
Summary:

Screening of 'The Price of Blood' and Comedies with Charlie Chaplin for 3 nights.

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

Screening of 'The Price of Blood' and Comedies with Charlie Chaplin for 2 nights.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-11 - 1917-05-11
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Price of Blood' and Comedies with Charlie Chaplin.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-22
Summary:

The Coronet is now showing 'One A.M.', 'The Cure' and 'The Pawnshop' from Charlie Chaplin.

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

Following on Charlie Chaplin in 'Behind the Screen,' the Star Theatre is featuring Chaplin's 'The Kid,' with the 'discoveries' of Charlies, Jack Coogan. In addition, there is also a new round of what is called 'The Leather Pushers.' Film plot included…