A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-31 - 1924-12-31
Summary:

Tomorrow at all shows, Jan. 1st, New Year's day, special children's matinees, souvenir tickets. Jackie Coogan as 'Oliver Twist.' At ordinary prices.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-31
Summary:

Oliver Twist,' by Charles Dickens, has a screen version directed by Frank Lloyd with Jackie Coogan, Sol Lesser, Lon Chaney, Gladys Brockwell, Lionel Belmore as the stars, is coming to Queen's Theatre tomorrow. It is a First National attraction. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-31
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening a First National attraction 'Oliver Twist' starring the child actor Jackie Coogan. The film is produced by Sol Lesser, directed by Frank Lloyd and is presented by a company of celebrities like Lon Chaney, Gladys Brockwell, Lionel Belmore. The film…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-31 - 1924-12-31
Summary:

Tomorrow at all shows, January 1st New Year's Day, special children's matinees at 2.30 and 5.15 p.m., showing Jackie Coogan in and as 'Oliver Twist,' by Charles Dickens, with Lon Chaney, Gladys Brockwell, Lionel Belmore and others, directed by Frank Lloyd. A super-production…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-02 - 1925-01-05
Summary:

Today to Monday, the pick of the latest First National Pictures. Jackie Coogan and Lon Chaney in 'Oliver Twist' by Charles Dickens. January 5 remarks: Strongheart, the wonder dog in 'The Silent Call,' a First National attraction.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-02
Summary:

When Will H. Hays congratulated Jack Coogan, Sr., on the character of the stories in which he was promoting his son, Jackie Coogan's artistic and financial welfare, he said, 'That's the kind of picture the world needs.' This picture is 'Oliver Twist' from First…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-02
Summary:

Yesterday, Queen's Theatre screened a First National attraction 'Oliver Twist' featuring Jackie Coogan. The play was Frank Lloyd's adaptation of Charles Dickens' story.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-02 - 1925-01-05
Summary:

Today to Monday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., special Sunday matinee at 5.15 p.m., First National attraction, Jackie Coogan and Lon Chaney in 'Oliver Twist' by Charles Dickens. Showing to crowded houses. Book your seats early. Prices of admission: at 5.15 p.m., 80 cents, 50 cents…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-03
Summary:

Jackie Coogan was the boy, starring in Frank Lloyd's adaptation of Charles Dickens' 'Oliver Twist' from First National Attraction, which is now screened in Queen's Theatre. Lon Chaney, Gladys Brockwell, George Siegmann and Lionel Belmore were also starred in the picture…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-05
Summary:

Jackie Coogan in his first super-production for First National, 'Oliver Twist' more than held his own at the Queen's Theatre at the weekend. Jackie's support are Lon Chaney and Gladys Brockwell. Charles Dickens wrote the story of 'Oliver Twist.'

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Headline: Oliver Twist'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-05
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is screening a First National attraction 'Oliver Twist' starring Jackie Coogan. The cast also includes Lon Chaney and Gladys Brockwell. The film is based on Charles Dickens' story of the same name and exhibits one of the finest performances of Jackie Coogan.…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-29 - 1925-01-31
Summary:

Souvenir tickets - no blanks. Each ticket entitled to a prize. Gold watches, toys, perfumes, confectionery etc. Manila Vaudeville Co. and Mary Philbin, the 'Merry-Go-Round' Girl in 'Fools Highway,' a Universal-Jewel De Luxe.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-29 - 1925-01-31
Summary:

Today special children's matinee at 2.30 p.m., souvenir tickets, no blanks. Each ticket entitled to a prize: gold watches, toys, perfumes, confectionery etc. Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Manila Vaudeville Co. and Mary Philbin, the 'Merry-Go-Round' girl in 'Fools Highway,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-30
Summary:

Commencing today, Queen's Theatre will be screening the new Universal-Jewel production 'Fools' Highway' starring Mary Philbin who is remembered for her role in 'Merry-Go-Round.' The story is adapted from Owen Kildare's famous life-story of the Bowery, 'My…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-31
Summary:

Pat O' Malley, is pitted against eight men, in one of the sensational screen struggles of the year, ranks with the fight of the blacksmith in 'Birth of a Nation,' and the famous Tom Santschi battle in 'The Spoilers.' It occurs as an amazing climax of 'Fools'…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-21 - 1925-02-26
Summary:

Commencing today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Metro Pictures Corporation presents Rex Ingram's mammoth production of 'Scaramouche,' founded on the thrilling novel of the French Revolution by Rafael Sabatini with Ramon Novarro, Alice Terry and Lewis Stone. Prices of admission…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-27 - 1925-03-02
Summary:

Goldwyn Pictures Corporation presents Lon Channey the star of 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' in 'The Blind Bargain.' Buster Keaton in 'Hard Luck' in 2 parts. March 2 remarks: Special engagement Miss Kitty Barlow and Miss Irene West perform. Also, Anita Stewart in…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-27
Summary:

There's a new screen thrill to be had from Goldwyn's melodramatic thriller, 'A Blind Bargain,' which was seen for the first time in Hongkong at the Queen's Theatre last night. Plot and review included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-27
Summary:

Lon Chaney, the star of 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame,' is at his best in the Goldwyn melodrama, 'A Blind Bargain,' which will be the attraction at the Queen's Theatre for four days. Lon Chaney had appeared in 'The Penalty' and 'Ace of Hearts' before.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-27
Summary:

Commencing today, for four days, Queen's Theatre will be screening the Goldwyn melodrama 'A Blind Bargain' featuring Lon Chaney who is famous for his role in 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame.' Lon Chaney adds to his versatility by his role which is completely different from…