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: 1916-08-03
Summary:

Screening of 'Won in the Clouds' and 'T'was but a Dream' and Keystone comedies. 'Elaine,' and comic featuring Fatty with Charlie Chaplin as referee coming soon.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-04
Summary:

The last two episodes of the 'Exploits of Elaine,' a comic film featuring Charlie Chaplin as the referee in a boxing match in which 'Fatty' is one of the contestants and a film about a dirigible airship will be screened.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-05
Summary:

The weekend programme at the Victoria Theatre has been up to excellence including episodes of serial film and some really good comics of Fatty shown.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-09
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre has started a new serial film 'The Crimson Stain Mystery.' The first two episodes commenced last Saturday and the following episodes will run regularly. War dramas 'How heroes are made' and comics 'Fatty' are being screened.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-14
Summary:

A fine film 'Thou shalt Not Covet' is now screening at the Victoria Theatre. It is written by James Oliver Curwood. The Keystone Comedy with Fatty in the leading role is indeed very funny. The 2nd episode of 'The Count of Monte Cristo' will be screened on Thursday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-08
Summary:

Two crowded houses last evening thoroughly enjoyed the good fare provided at the Coronet. The programme included British Gazette, Fatty in 'His Wife's Mistake,' Douglas Fairbanks in 'Flirting with Fate' and Charlie Chaplin in 'The Rink.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-09
Summary:

Comedy seems to draw audiences to Coronet Theatre. Douglas Fairbanks' comedy, or pictures starring Fat Arbuckle and Charlie Chaplin were the reasons for bringing a full house. The management of Coronet also provides four reasons why audiences don't need to fear to catch influenza in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-13
Summary:

Screening of 'The Hungry Heart' and 'Fatty' was very amusing. 'What Happened to Jones?' will be screened tomorrow.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-31
Summary:

Tarnished Reputations,' which began its four days engagement at the Coronet Theatre yesterday, is a typical Dolores Cassinelli picture. Written by its producer, Leonce Perret, it is a series of dramatic punches. The cast included Albert Roscoe, George Deneubourg and Ned Burton. Film…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-11-27
Summary:

On Wednesday next, 'The Foundling,' a touching five-part drama produced by David Frohman and featuring Mary Pickford, will be screened in the Hongkong Theatre. Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle in 'Good Night Nurse,' a Paramount comedy in two reels, will also be screened.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-02-16
Summary:

A new programme is billed at Hongkong Theatre, in which Jack Pickford takes the leading role in 'The Varmint.' At the same time, a Paramount picture featuring the popular 'Fatty' in 'Oh! Doctor' will be screened. The Louisiana Trio and Quartette will appear again.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-12
Summary:

From today until Tuesday next a Paramount picture in five parts, 'Pretty Mrs Smith' featuring Fritzie [sic] Scheff, will be screened at the Hongkong Theatre. Fatty Arbuckle will be seen in a delightful 2-part love comedy. At the 7:15 performance a new serial in fifteen episodes '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-14
Summary:

A Paramount picture in five parts, 'Pretty Mrs. Smith,' featuring Fritzi Scheff, is being screened at the Hongkong Theatre. The popular Fatty is appearing in a comic entitled 'Fatty Arbuckle in Love.' Also, at the 7.15 performance a thrilling serial picture, 'The Iron…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-14
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre's latest is 'A Silent Man,' commencing on Thursday the 14th inst. In this screenplay, Wm. S. Hart as a delineator of the Western character excels his previous records. There will also be shown 'A Desert Hero,' a two-part Fatty Arbuckle comedy, and Mr…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-14
Summary:

The latest film at the Hongkong Theatre's is 'A Silent Man.' In this screenplay Wm. S. Hart as a delineator of the Western character excels his precious record. There will also be shown 'A Desert Hero,' a two parts Fatty Arbuckle comedy and Mr. Jack Coco with Miss…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-14
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre's latest attraction is 'A Silent Man' commencing today. In this screenplayWm. S. Hart as a delineator of the Westen character excels his previous records. There will also be shown 'A Desert Hero' a two-part Fatty Arkbuckle [sic] comedy. Mr. Jack Coco…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-13
Summary:

San Francisco, September 12 – A film actor, 'Fatty' Arbuckle, who is charged with murder in connection with the death of Virginia Rappe, who died after a party in Arbuckle's apartment.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-14
Summary:

San Francisco, Sept. 13 – 'Fatty' Arbuckle has given to the police his version of how Virginia Rappe met her death. The exhibition of Arbuckle films has been adversely affected.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-15
Summary:

San Francisco, September 14 – Arbuckle's wife, from whom he separated, is going to San Francisco to support her husband. She declares: ''Fatty' is just a great, big, lovable overgrown boy, whose success has been a little much for him.' She is convinced that he is not…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-16
Summary:

San Francisco, September 14 – National interest in the case of Arbuckle is unabated. Mrs. Balmont, a friend of Miss Rappe, said that liquor flowed freely at the fatal party and stated that Miss Rappe did not object when Arbuckle entered the bedroom with her.