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: 1924-02-21
Summary:

Cinema-goers will be pleased to hear that Douglas Fairbanks is due back at the Coronet today in his 'The Mark of Zorro.' The Coronet management received so many requests to bring it back here that they seized upon the first opportunity to show it again. Douglas, as the dashing, masked…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-22
Summary:

The Coronet could not have any better film for the present season than 'The Mark of Zorro,' starring Douglas Fairbanks. The film is reminiscent of 'The Scarlet Pimpernel.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-22
Summary:

Douglas Fairbanks' immense personal popularity was reflected in the big attendances at the Coronet yesterday. It is probably true that Douglas in 'The Mark of Zorro' puts a little distinctive dash into his work that even he has never quite managed before. Some of his stunts verge…

104
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-23
Summary:

Cheerful Douglas Fairbanks in his well-known 'Mark of Zorro,' shows for the last time today at the Coronet. Tomorrow's attraction is a drama of high life in New York, called 'Mary Regan.' It depicts the struggle of a young girl to overcome the taint of her parentage.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-15
106
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-22
Summary:

It is reported from Rome that a piece of over-realistic film acting led to a lioness tearing an actor to pieces. During the filming of a scene in 'Quo Vadis,' a group of lions and lionesses was released into the arena, where 50 actors and actresses were playing parts of Christians.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-05
108
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-02
109
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.

110
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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-31
Summary:

There comes tomorrow to the Queen's Theatre a picture heralded as a 'milestone on the highway of Art,' and which bears the highest recommendations in its own right. It is 'Oliver Twist,' starring Jackie Coogan, produced by Sol Lesser; directed by Frank Lloyd, and…

112
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: 1925-01-03
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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-03
Summary:

A great many of the patrons of the Queen's Theatre yesterday went to enjoy a screened series of antics performed by the screen's most gifted boy. Jackie Coogan was the boy, the play was Frank Lloyd's adaptation of Charles Dickens' 'Oliver Twist' presented as a First…

116
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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-05
Summary:

As the engagement of little Jackie Coogan in 'Oliver Twist' draws to a close today at the Queen's Theatre, the impression gains strength that this is one of the biggest and most notable picture products yet created for the screen. It seems to be as nearly perfect as a picture play…

119
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-20
Summary:

Lon Chaney, whose work as the fake cripple in 'The Miracle Man' stands out as a bit of remarkable acting, to say nothing of his other impersonations, has added another characterization to his long list in his appearance as 'Quasimodo' and 'Oliver Twist.' 'The…

120
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-11
Summary:

Jackie Coogan and a great circus are coming to town. Sol Lesser presents Jackie in this successor to the same producer's presentation of 'Oliver Twist,' and the name of the lavish picture which will be shown at the Queen's Theatre tomorrow is 'Circus Days.' It is a…