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: 1912-01-08
Summary:

Via Durban, Jan. 7 – A wire from Reuter's correspondent at Chicago says that a fight to a finish has been arranged between Johnson and Jim Flynn. Johnson has been guaranteed $31,000 and a third of the receipts of the cinematogragh films.

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Headline: Boxing
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-02-05
Summary:

English sportsmen think Johnson is a lucky man to get such an offer to box Jim Flynn. A matter £6200 for appearance and a third of the moving picture profits would tempt anyone.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-08-14 - 1913-08-19
Summary:

Programme for tonight: 'Trying to Grow'; 'The Country Mouse'; 'Jim Joins the Harriers'; and other new films.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-08-15 - 1913-08-15
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Laundress bill', 'Trying to Grow', 'The Country Mouse', 'Latude', 'Jim Joins The Harriers' and 'Miss Harry' (coloured film)