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: 1910-05-30
Summary:

Miss Eva Hughes continues to attract and please the numerous patrons of the Empire Cinematograph by her singing and dancing. Miss Addie Leig maintains her reputation while Miss Madge Morris and Tim Harvey come in for their due share of appreciation. The films are new and interesting.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-08-09
Summary:

Excellent fare is being provided nightly at the Empire Cinematograph Theatre where Miss Eva Hughes, Miss Maggie Frazer, and Little Percy as well as Miss Laura Diamond delight the large audiences by their singing and dancing. A number of good pictures are also being shown.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-05-07
Summary:

James Oliver Curwood's latest story of the Northland, 'Isobel, or The Trail's End,' is now available at the Coronet Theatre for a run of several days. This film drama is a product of Edwin Carewe, and is presented with a cast which features House Peters and Jane Novak.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-05-07
Summary:

One of the most talented casts whichever portrayed a James Oliver Curwood story on the screen is to be found in 'Isobel or The Trail's End,' which opens a run in Coronet Theatre. The film starred House Peters and Jane Novak. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-05-09
Summary:

The production notes, synopsis and review of James Oliver Curwood's famous novel adaption 'Isobel or The Trail's End,' an Edwin Carewe production which features House Peters and Jane Novak. The film was shown in Coronet Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-04
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre tomorrow, 'Wolves of the North,' Eva Novak's dramatic screen story of the Alaskan Wilds, will be shown. Supporting Eva Novak in her starring role will be seen Herbert Heyes, Starke Patterson [sic], Percy Chattenger [sic], Barbara Tennant and others. Norman…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-05
Summary:

In 'Wolves of the North,' the Universal photodrama which is now running at the Hongkong Theatre, wolf-men are depicted. The story was written by Norman Dawn, who also directed it, with Eva Novak in the principal role. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-07
Summary:

Eva Novak, who won her first screen success in 'Wanted at Headquarters,' charmed a packed house at the Hongkong Theatre on Saturday in her latest Universal photodrama, 'Wolves of the North.' The story was written and directed by Norman Dawn. Meanwhile, Eva Novak is supported…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-17
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-16
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-13
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-11
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-23
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-25
Summary:

A Chapter in Her Life,' adapted from 'Jewel,' Clara Louise Burnham's novel, is scoring heavily at the World Theatre. With Claude Gillingwater, one of the best-known character actors of the screen and stage, and Jane Mercer, newest sensation among child 'discoveries…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-26
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-18
Summary:

The Littlejohn's Revue Company, who commences a two nights' season at the Star Theatre, this evening, are now on the second year of travel. The company is headed by Melba Littlejohn, who previously was out in Australia for J. C. Williamson and E. J. Tait's pantomime company doing…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-05
Summary:

The Law Forbids,' by Universal, based on Bernard McConville's story, is showing today at the Queen's Theatre. The cast includes Baby Peggy, whose first picture 'The Darling of New York,' was so widely acclaimed. Her parents in this picture are Elinor Fair, remembered for…