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: 1925-11-05
Summary:

The management of the Queen's Theatre is to be congratulated on this week screening Charlie Chaplin's latest production 'The Gold Rush.' Once again, we have Charlie, exceedingly funny. It was feared that the eccentric comedian was lost in the serious Charles, the producer,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-11-05
Summary:

An article about the discussion between Charlie Chaplin and Sid Grauman, for staging 'The Gold Rush.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-11
Summary:

The Gold Diggers,' the adaptation of the David Belasco play of the same name, starred by Hope Hampton, Wyndham Standing, Louise Fazenda, Gertrude Short and others, was showing at the World Theatre yesterday. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-08
Summary:

The Gold Rush' will be the title of the forthcoming Charlie Chaplin comedy, work on which has now begun. It will come to Coronet Theatre. Production summary included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-11-07
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin has made his greatest comedy is the claim advanced by those who have seen the 'Gold Rush' at the Queen's Theatre. Production details included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-08
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening the film version of David Belasco's stage success 'The Gold Diggers,' for four days' run, commencing on Wednesday, 10th. The film tells the story of Jerry La Mar who is shown in a Spanish dance with all true Spanish costumes and atmosphere. The…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-11-04
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin's The Gold Rush has been shown in the Queen's Theatre. Production details and film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-11-06
Summary:

Perhaps no film that has been introduced to Hongkong audiences has had such cordial acceptance as Charlie Chaplin's latest effort, the Gold Rush which tells of the terrible hardships endured by thousands of adventurers in the rush across frozen wastes to the goldfields of Alaska.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-04-14
Summary:

Pirate Gold' is the current attraction in Coronet Theatre, with Harold Lloyd Comedy 'His Royal Slyness' and an interesting topical gazette complete an excellent programme.

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

The picture version of David Belasco's noted stage success, 'The Gold-diggers,' has been announced for the World Theatre for four days run. This play was written by Grant Carpenter and directed by Harry Beaumont. Other stars included Hope Hampton, Wyndham Standing, Louise Fazenda…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-09-25
Summary:

Flowing Gold,' a National feature, is the film attraction in Queen's Theatre for tonight and tomorrow. The cast included Anna C. Nilsson and Milton Miles [sic]. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-02
Summary:

Desert Gold,' Benjamin B. Hampton and Eltinge F. Warner's picture of the widely-read Zane Grey's novel, which distributed by W. W. Hodkinson through Pathe Exchange Inc. comes to the World Theatre. The main cast included Eileen Percy and E. K. Lincoln. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-11
Summary:

The showing yesterday at the World Theatre indicated that 'The Gold Diggers,' the adaptation of David Belasco play of the same name, and a Broadway success for above two years, is one of those pictures which makes its coming an event to remember. One of the splendid scenes in the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-13
Summary:

The stage and its chorus girls, fluffy dresses and costumes, vivid make-up hustle and bustle of dressing rooms are portrayed in 'The Gold Diggers,' which will be seen for the last time at the World Theatre today. The picture closely follows the Belasco stage play of the same name. Hope…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-09 - 1921-04-11
Summary:

Episodes 1 and 2 of George B. Seitz's 'Pirate Gold' will be shown in conjunction with Harold Lloyd's 'His Royal Slyness' for one week commencing Monday, April 12th, at The Coronet.

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Headline: Gold Diggers'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-13
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-28
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-06
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-11 - 1921-04-11
Summary:

George B. Seitz in 'Pirate Gold.' Remarks: Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-14
Summary:

A remarkably six-reel film entitled 'Fools' Gold' and a vaudeville performance of undoubted merit by the Gibson Family Entertainers were features that stamped last night's programme at the World Theatre. 'Fools' Gold' is produced by Arrow Film Corporation.…