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: 1913-01-17
Summary:

Mr. Harry Burgess never fails to get a laugh whenever he appears. This Sunday night, he and his four brother comedians, Mr. Bert La Blane, Mr. Frank Vack, Mr. Dave Nowlin will appear in 'The Grafters' (at the Victoria Theatre), together with the hand of Miss Gertrude St. Clair.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-18
Summary:

The Hughes Musical Comedy Company will have the opening performance 'The Grafters' at the Victoria Theatre tomorrow night. The actors and actress are Mr. Bert La Blane, Mr. Frank Vack, Mr. Dave Nowlin, Mr. Carlton Chase, Mr. Harry Burgess, Miss Gertrude St. Clair, Miss E. Le. Blane,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-20
Summary:

The Hughes Comedy Company are back again and last night a large audience at the Victoria Theatre enjoyed their 'The Grafters.' Mr. Bertie Blane, Mr. Frank Vack, Mr. Dave Nowlin, Miss Gertrude St. Clair, and Mr. Harry Burgess all kept the audience in a continual roar.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-21
Summary:

The Hughes Comedy Company staged 'A Day at the Races' last night at the Victoria Theatre. Messrs. Frank Vack, Bert Le Blane, Carlton Chase, Dave Nowlin, Harry Burgess, Miss Teddy Martin, Miss Queen Herman, and Miss Gertrude St. Clair were in the show. It will be repeated tonight.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-28
Summary:

The Hughes Comedy Company presented 'Spedelbounder's Dream' at the Victoria Theatre last night. Mr. Bert Le Blane made a funny speech. Mr. Dave Nowlin made a hit with his song. Miss Gertrude St. Clair was good too. There'll be the chorus girls' contest tonight. One of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-16
Summary:

An enjoyable entertainment of magic and mystery was given at the Star Theatre last evening by Nicola, the well-known magician. Variety was given to the programme by the clever dancing and singing of the Dainty Davee.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-08
Summary:

Mr. William Heughan, the famous Scottish singer, whose highly successful Theatre Royal concerts have won him a firm place in the Colony's favour, gives a concert in the Star Theatre this evening. Other performers included Dave Kennedy, Miss Gladys Sayer, also with 'The Quaints.'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-08
Summary:

Mr. William Heughan, the famous Scottish singer, whose highly successful Theatre Royal concerts have won him a firm place in the Colony's favour, gives a concert in the Star Theatre this evening. Performers also include Dave Kennedy and Gladys Sayer. Booking at Moutrie's and at the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-09
Summary:

Last night, Star Theatre staged Mr. William Heughan where he presented Scottish songs. He was supported by Mr. Dave Kennedy and Miss Gladys Sayer. The farewell performance will be given tonight at the Star Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-12
Summary:

At the Star Theatre, Kowloon, last night, Mr. William Heughan, the well-known Scottish singer delighted a large audience with good measure, from his wonderful repertoire. It is long since we had such a vocalist in our midst and so far as Hongkong is concerned it can truly be said that in…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-25
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-27
Summary:

The Golden Snare,' a screen version of James Oliver Curwood story, under the direction of David Hartford for release by Associated First National comes to the Queen's Theatre for four days. Lewis S. Stone, who already featured in Curwood's picture included 'The River's…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-27
Summary:

The Golden Snare,' declared by many to be James Oliver Curwood's best and most thrilling story of the Far North, will be the screen attraction at the Queen's Theatre today. Lewis Stone is the featured player. Ruth Renick has the feminine lead. Other well-known players in the cast…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-28
Summary:

The Golden Snare,' a screen version of James Oliver Curwood story, under the direction of David Hartford, an Associated First National picture, was shown at the Queen's Theatre last night. Lewis Stone, Ruth Renick are the main players. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-28
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening David Hartford's production of 'The Golden Snare.' The photodrama is based on James Oliver Curwood's story of the far north. The scenes are laid at the Arctic barrens.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-28
Summary:

Teaming with that mystery, suspense and fascination which mark the vigorous and refreshing James Oliver Curwood stories of the Far North, 'The Golden Snare,' which was shown at the Queen's Theatre last night, is the best screen version yet made of any of the author's works.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-08-11
Summary:

(By David Worrall for the S. C. M. Post) Hollywood is like Mark Twain's conception of Heaven, and Los Angeles gets the profits. I couldn't see Bill Hart, Charlie Chaplin, or anyone around, and then I read in a paper that all Los Angeles had paid big sums to attend a charity affair.…