A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-11-11
Summary:

The chief item on the splendid programme at Victoria last night was the picture entitled 'Midnight at Maxim's.' Film synopsis included. Charlie Chaplin follows in a film entitled 'Charlie as ‘Props',' and the antics of the most famous moving picture comedian make…

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Headline: Charlie Chaplin
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-20
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin is the best paid moving pictures person in the world, who gets £30,000 a month, £360,000 per annum. He rejected an offer in London.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-21
Summary:

The Flower Girl' with Maisie Fromet of 'Les Miserables' playing the leading role will be screened upon request at the Victoria Theatre. Some very costly films of Charlie Chaplin have been secured by the management and will be shown later.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-24
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin is coming to the Victoria Theatre under the condition that the proceeds of his appearance were equally divided between the Actor's Fund of America and Variety Artists' Federation of England. He will be seen in 'Tilly's Punctured Romance.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-25
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin is soon to make his appearance in Hong Kong with the picture 'Tilly's Punctured Romance.' Mabel Normand is at her best in one of the leading parts, supported by Mike Newman. Features to be shown 'The Victoria Cross' from London Cosmo Company, 'The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-27
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin's 'Tilly's Punctured Romance' was greatly enjoyed. Charlie has a close-runner in the comedy line in this film with Marie Dressler who is as much an outstanding character as he is. Another role that attracts attention is taken by Mabel Normand who was favoured…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-28
Summary:

New York, Feb 21 – Chaplin is to have a special company organized for him by the Mutual Co. and his brother Sid Chaplin, is to be a member of it.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-29
Summary:

With Miss Marie Dressler, Mabel Normand and Charlie Chaplin at the Victoria Theatre, everyone was well entertained, together with the Keystone Comic Programme.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-31
Summary:

Overseas' Club arranged a variety entertainment at the Victoria Theatre. The Club aimed to provide funds for Hongkong beds in Netley hospital. The programme opened with a march played in good style by the Police Reserve Band. Pictures followed, the most interesting being a demonstration of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-13
Summary:

There is a fine programme for reproduction at the Victoria Theatre. Charlie Chaplin will appear in 'Charlie in the Park' and 'Charlie the Janitor.' In addition the drama 'The adventures of a Madcap' will be shown. During the week a selection of Keystone comics will…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-15
Summary:

Bijou Theatre patrons will be afforded the opportunity of seeing Charlie Chaplin. The drama 'Rip' will be shown.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-05
Summary:

The crowded houses of Saturday and Sunday again testified to the popularity of Pathe's wonderful film 'The Exploits of Elaine.' 'The Lady of the Camelia' [sic] and Charlie Chaplin's 'Caught in a Cabaret' will be screened soon.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-20
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin films attracted a large audience to the Victoria Theatre, including 'When Charlie was a Child,' 'Charlie the Tramp,' 'Charlie by the Sea,' 'Charlie in a Cabaret' and 'Charlie in the Park.' 'Colonel Heeza Liar,' 'Her…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-26
Summary:

Most of the films and the most popular shown in England today are American made and there are on the average only thirty days a year when British weather permits moving picture taking. Mrs. Ida Filliter declares that British films are in every way better than the American production. Charlie…

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Headline: Benefit Concert
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-29
Summary:

A benefit concert was held in the interests of Sapper Dyson, R.E. at the Victoria Theatre. The programme included singing of Charlie Chaplin's walk song.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-27
Summary:

The interpretation of 'Barnaby Rudge' is shown at the Victoria, together with this week's issue of Pathe's British Gazette. On Friday, the 19th and 20th episodes of 'Exploits of Elaine' and a Charlie Chaplin film will be shown.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-29
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin eloping, 'Stone Age Adventure,' a cartoon film, two episodes of 'Exploits of Elaine' and Pathe's British Gazette including pictures of the Allied Army in the Near East were shown.

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-08
Summary:

Last night, there was a special performance at the Victoria Theatre, when the Band of the 18th Infantry played a most excellent selection of pieces. With one exception all the films shown were comic, and included the performances of Max Linder, Wiffles, Foolshead and Charlie Chaplin. Tonight,…