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: 1921-08-29
Summary:

Big crowds flocked to the World Theatre in order to see the film capturing the fight between Jack Dempsey and George Carpentier. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-28
Summary:

A description of the film of the fight between Carpentier and Cook in the Albert Hall, which was screened in Coronet Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-06
Summary:

There was a record house on Saturday night at the Victoria Theatre, every available seat being occupied. The picture depicting the boxing match between George Carpentier and Dick Smith was remarkable. 'Madam and her Godson' is a very amusing photoplay.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-22 - 1916-08-23
Summary:

The Black Box,' 3rd episode of the great mystery serial; 'The Pocket Wireless' in 2 parts; 'The Life of Georges Carpentier' in 3 parts, a sporting drama featuring Georges Carpentier, the great french boxer, and showing all his big fights, training, etc.; 'Italian…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-30
Summary:

London, July 28. The Dempsey-Carpentier fight had a sequel in the Chancery Court, London, which today granted the Western Import Company a perpetual injunction restraining the exhibition of the film in breach of their copyright.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-23
Summary:

Singapore, Dec 22 – The Board of Appeal has removed the Censor's ban on the exhibition in Malaya of the Carpentier-Siki film.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-23
Summary:

Dempsey-Carpentier film has been obtained by the World Theatre, which has secured the sole rights for exhibiting it in South China. The management has secured an additional machine.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-30
Summary:

New York, Oct. 27 – The prize of the Dempsey-Carpentier match will be a record purse and a percentage of the moving pictures receipts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-07-18
Summary:

The pictures of the recent fight in Paris between Jeanette and Carpentier will be shown at the Bijou Theatre. This boxing film was seen at a private view through the courtesy of Pathe Freres.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-28
Summary:

Hongkong residents can now see the famous fight between Carpentier and Cook through the eye of the camera at the Coronet Theatre this evening.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-03 - 1922-06-05
Summary:

Today to Tuesday, Georges Carpentier in 'The Wonder Man.' Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-27 - 1922-03-27
Summary:

Tonight at The Coronet.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-29
Summary:

London, Sept 27 – The Carpentier-Siki film should have been shown in London yesterday but it did not arrive. It was subsequently explained that the exhibition was postponed since Carpentier had lodged an appeal against the decision. The film was later smuggled to London aerially and exhibited to…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-03 - 1922-06-06
Summary:

Today to Tuesday, the super-production 'The Wonder Man,' starring Georges Carpentier will be shown. Jun 3 & 5 Remarks: Photo included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-17
Summary:

Woman and The Law,' was screened last night at the World Theatre. Moreover, the management said that arrangements for securing a number of first-rank pictures have been completely made. The pictures include 'Dempsey-Carpentier Fight,' 'Eyes of Youth,' 'Desert Gold…

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-06
Summary:

The Wonder Man,' featuring Georges Carpentier, has attracted large houses to the Star Theatre. In addition, a drama entitled 'The Girl Who Stayed at Home' will be screened on Friday.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-21 - 1921-11-22
Summary:

Commencing Tuesday till Thursday, 3 days only, last opportunity to see the world's heavyweight championship contest between Jack Dempsey and Georges Carpentier, 5 reels of terrific action. Usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-28 - 1922-03-28
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight and Tomorrow, 'Her Beloved Villain,' and Carpentier-Cook Fight. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m., Balloon Dance. Tickets $1. Balloon 10 cents.

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Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-08-22 - 1916-08-24
Summary:

(Out-of-door pictures, location near post office, Kowloon) 'The Pocket Wireless' in 2 parts and 'The Black Box' (by Universal) are displayed tonight. Photo of the actor (Herbert Rawlinson) included. A drama in 3 parts, 'The Life of Georgi Carpentier' [sic],…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-03 - 1922-06-03
Summary:

Today, Georges Carpentier in 'The Wonder Man.' Booking office for Hongkong Residents will open shortly at the Star Ferry Wharf. Open daily 3 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Ferry tickets (free) both ways. Picture included.