A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-02
Summary:

The popularity of the film and 'super-production' like Douglas Fairbanks latest 'The Thief of Bagdad,' has an impact in London for building more supercinemas. In the last two years the New Tivoli and the Shepherd's Bush Pavilion, both magnificent, have been opened. In…

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Headline: Scaramouche'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-19
Summary:

The Adolph Zukor prize has been awarded by a distinguished body of judges to Rafael Sabatini's novel 'Scaramouche,' produced on the screen by Rex Ingram. Mr. Zukor offered the prize to the writer whose story replay made the best picture to be produced on the screen and publicity…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-19
Summary:

The Adolph Zukor prize has been awarded by a distinguished body of judges to Rafael Sabatini for his novel 'Scaramouche' produced on the screen by Rex Ingram. Mr. Zukor offered the prize to the writer whose story of play made the best picture to be produced on the screen and publicly…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-03 - 1925-04-06
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Sir Anthony Hope's 'Rupert of Hentzau' with Elaine Hammerstein, Bert Lytell, Lew Cody, Claire Windsor, Hobert Bosworth, Bryant Washburn, Marjorie Daw, Mitchell Lewis, Adolphe Menjou, Elmo Lincoln and Irving Cummings. April 6 Remarks:…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-06 - 1925-04-06
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Sir Anthony Hope's 'Rupert of Hentzau' with a great cast, Elaine Hammerstein, Bert Lytell, Lew Cody, Claire Windsor, Hobart Bosworth, Bryant Washburn, Marjorie Daw, Mitchell Lewis, Adolphe Menjou, Elmo Lincoln and Irving Cummings. Tomorrow…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-06 - 1925-04-06
Summary:

Today positively last performances at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Sir Anthony Hope's celebrated romance, 'Rupert of Hentzau,' with a great cast, Elaine Hammerstein, Bert Lytell, Lew Cody, Claire Windsor, Robert Bosworth, Bryant Washburn, Marjorie Daw, Mitchell Lewis, Adolphe…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-07 - 1925-04-09
Summary:

Tuesday to Friday, April 7th to 10th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. only, First National Pictures presents Jewel Carmen in 'Nobody.' Also Buster Keaton in 'Day Dreams.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Reward of Devotion.'

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-07 - 1925-04-07
Summary:

Today to Friday, April 7th to 10th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. only, First National Pictures presents Jewel Carmen in 'Nobody.' Also Buster Keaton in 'Daydreams.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Reward of Devotion,' a new Chinese drama in 11 parts.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-07 - 1925-04-07
Summary:

Today to Friday, April 7th to 10th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. only, First National Pictures presents Jewel Carmen in 'Nobody.' Also Buster Keaton in 'Day Dreams,' a hilarious comedy in three parts. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Reward of Devotion,' a new Chinese drama in 11…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-07
Summary:

Jewel Carmen plays the part of young bride in the film 'Nobody,' which is showing in Queen's Theatre. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-07
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening the First National attraction 'Nobody' starring Jewel Carmen. The film is directed by Roland West. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-07
Summary:

Jewel Carmen, the screen star whose latest story under Roland West's direction for First National will be shown at the Queen's Theatre for four days, beginning today with the mystifying title of 'Nobody,' plays the part of a young bride, who is taken by her husband, Tom Smith…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-07 - 1925-04-09
Summary:

Tuesday to Friday, April 7th to 10th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. only, First National Pictures presents Jewel Carmen in 'Nobody.' Also Buster Keaton in 'Daydreams.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Reward of Devotion,' a new Chinese drama in 11 parts. April 8 & 9 Remarks: Also…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-08 - 1925-04-09
Summary:

Today to Friday, April 8th to 10th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. only, First National Pictures presents Jewel Carmen in 'Nobody.' Also Buster Keaton in 'Balloonatic.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Reward of Devotion,' a new Chinese drama in 11 parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-08
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening the Associated First National, Inc. attraction 'Nobody' starring Jewel Carmen. The film is directed by Roland West. Some really expensive sets were erected for the production of the film. The cast also included Riley Hatch and William Davidson.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-08
Summary:

Nobody,' the Roland West production for Associated First National Pictures, Inc., starring Jewel Carmen, began a four-day engagement at the Queen's Theatre yesterday. Miss Carmen gave a performance which should add greatly to her fame as a gifted movie actress. Director West likewise…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-09
Summary:

Jewel Carmen is drawing crowds to the Queen's Theatre because of her remarkable acting in 'Nobody'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-09
Summary:

Jewel Carmen is drawing good crowds to the Queen's Theatre because of her acting in 'Nobody,' which Roland West produced for Associated First National Pictures, Inc. The engagement opened Tuesday and will extend to Friday. Miss Carmen's portrayal of the role of a young bride…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-10 - 1925-04-10
Summary:

Today, positively last shows at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., see Jewel Carmen in 'Nobody.' Tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Hope Hampton in 'Stardust,' from Fannie Hurst's famous novel.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-09-17 - 1925-09-17
Summary:

Ever since I started in the moving picture business, it has been my policy to take my patrons into my confidence and I have found that it has paid to do so! I now wish to say a few words with regards to big pictures at the Queen's. This weekend I am showing my first really expensive…