A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Moving Picture Millions: Romances and Fortunes of the Cinema
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-10-07
Summary:

The article mentioned the strong growth of the cinema business in Great Britain and America. These important and interesting facts of the wonderful growth of cinema are given by Mr. Valentia Steer in his book, The Romance of the Cinema. Mr. Steer also mentioned the cinematograph has caught the…

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Headline: Moving Picture Millions: Romances and Fortunes of the Cinema
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-09
Summary:

Six years ago the total number of employees in cinematograph theatres in Great Britain was about 500. They now exceed 125,000. Their weekly wage-bill probably runs into £250,000 or more. The number of people visiting the cinemas per week must be well over eight million. These and many other…

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Headline: The Great Charm of An All Comedy Programme Lies In Its Variety
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-03 - 1919-05-03
Summary:

On Monday next, the Coronet will show Charlie Chaplin in 'Champion Charlie,' Also Harold Lloyd in 'Luke Prepares His Preparation'; Billie Richie [sic] in 'The Avenging Dentist'; Syd Chaplin in 'Giddy, Gay, and Ticklish'; Smith and Bella Jackson.

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Headline: The Coronet: Tel. No. 1743.
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-05 - 1919-05-07
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Smith and Bella Jackson, Negro comedians and dancers. Also a fine comedy film programme, included Charlie Chaplin in 'Champion Charlie.' Also Harold Lloyd in 'Luke's Preparedness Preparations,' Roscoe Arbuckle in 'The Alarm' and…