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: 1921-10-17
Summary:

Scarlet Pimpernel,' from Baroness Orczy's novel, was shown on the screen at the World Theatre. Dustin Farnum and Winifred Kingston take the main roles in the film. Film synopsis included. Pathe News and two good comedies are also in the programme.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-04 - 1924-10-04
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., last performances Sunday at 6, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Cecil B. DeMille's 'The Affairs of Anatol,' a great picture with the great group of stars. Your last opportunity to see this latest Paramount picture. Monday, October 6th, Metro presents…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-04
Summary:

Forget-Me-Not,' the Metro picture which comes to the Queen's Theatre on Monday, 6th inst., reproduces with great fidelity life story of two foundlings. It is a story of faith and love and yearning for happiness, that is thoroughly human from beginning to end. Film synopsis included.…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-06 - 1924-10-07
Summary:

Monday to Thursday, October 6th to 9th at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Metro Pictures Corp. presents Bessie Love and Gareth Hughes in 'Forget Me Not,' a romance of the glory of the young of heart. Prices of admission: at 5.15 p.m., 80 cents, 50 cents and 30 cents; at 9.15 p.m., $1.…

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Headline: The Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-06 - 1924-10-06
Summary:

Today at all shows, 'Forget Me Not,' a Metro picture. At ordinary prices. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-07
Summary:

Forget-Me-Not,' which was shown for the first time yesterday at the Queen Theatre, is a picture which makes the heart glad. 'Forget-Me-Not' is a love story, but it is more than that. It is the life story of two foundlings who find it their devotion for each other some compensation…

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Headline: The Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-08 - 1924-10-09
Summary:

The girl nobody wanted. 'Forget Me Not,' with Bessie Love and Gareth Hughes, a Metro picture. A picture no movie fan should miss. Last two days—Wednesday and Thursday. Illustration included.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
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., souvenir tickets, no blanks, showing Jackie Coogan in 'Oliver Twist,' by Charles Dickens, with Lon Chaney, Gladys Brockwell, Lionel Belmore and cast of stars, directed by…

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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…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-01 - 1925-01-01
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., the pick of the latest First National Pictures, Jackie Coogan and Lon Chaney in 'Oliver Twist' by Charles Dickens, a super-production at ordinary prices. Today New Year's Day special children's matinees at 2.30 and 5.15 p.m., souvenir…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-03 - 1925-01-03
Summary:

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

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Headline: The Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-03 - 1925-01-03
Summary:

Today at all shows, Sol Lesser presents Jackie Coogan in 'Oliver Twist,' a First National picture. A super-production at ordinary prices. Illustration included.

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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…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-05 - 1925-01-05
Summary:

Today, positively last show at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., the best show in town, Jackie Coogan in and as 'Oliver Twist' by Charles Dickens. At ordinary prices. Tomorrow at all shows, Strongheart, the wonder dog, in 'The Silent Call,' a First National attraction.

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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…

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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…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-08-10 - 1925-08-10
Summary:

June Marlowe and Beverly Bayne in 'The Tenth Woman.' Together with 'Kick Out,' a Mermaid comedy and Pathe News.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-08-27 - 1925-08-29
Summary:

Today till Saturday, Marshall Neilan's 'Fools First,' featuring Claire Windsor, Claude Gillingwater, Raymond Griffith, Richard Dix and Helen Lynch. Added attractions: Pathe News, Snappy Comedy and 'Pa and Ma' [sic], two reels of fun. Illustration included.