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: 1919-01-16
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin, the cinema comedian, has been married at Los Angeles, California, to Miss Mildred Harris. Chaplin was quite a boy when Fred Karno found him, and he had quite a minor part in the early productions, but in 'Mumming Birds' did much tricky work with his feet.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-17 - 1922-07-17
Summary:

All the week, the great fun film that all Hongkongers has been waiting for, Harold Lloyd in 'I Do.' Note the schedule: Monday, 'Captain Kidd, Jr.'; Tuesday, 'Alias Mike Moran'; Wednesday, 'Don't Ever Marry'; Thursday, Louis Glaum in 'Sahara…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-19 - 1922-07-19
Summary:

Harold Lloyd in 'I Do' and Wesley Barry in 'Don't Ever Marry.' Thursday, July 20, 'I Do' and Louise Glaum in 'Sahara.' Friday, July 21, 'I Do' and Fred Stone in 'The Goat.' Saturday, July 22, 'I Do' and 'Home Talent…

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Headline: Royal Approval
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-15
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-11-06
Summary:

When Charlie Chaplin appeared in person as an artist at the Tivoli in the Fred Karno sketch 'Mumming Bird,' he was earning 2.10 pounds a week. When his filmed self was shown in 'The Gold Rush,' 1,000 pounds was paid for the week's run of the picture, 6,000 pounds was…