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: 1921-08-06
Summary:

In 'Once Aboard The Lugger,' Eileen Dennes gives us a character as Mary, while Evan Thomas contributes to the part of George. The other cast included Gwynne Herbert and John MacAndrews. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-09
Summary:

The inspiration comes to Larry Evans, the author of many magazines stories. Evan's work is familiar to readers of the Saturday Evening Post, Red Book, Cosmopolitan and Hearst's International. Never has Evan's sense of humour manifested itself so spontaneously as in 'Are You a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-02
Summary:

The news of Mr. Thomas Meek, which took place at the Peak Hospital on Sunday will be received with the greatest regret. Mr. Meek was a native of Walsall and arrived in Hongkong shortly after the war as a member of the forces in which he served as a Bandsman. He joined the Hongkong Amusements Ltd…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-26
Summary:

Hollywood, Calif., Nov. 19 – The Culver City studio announced today that Thomas Ince, widely known movie producer, died today at his home in Benedict Canyon, Hollywood foothills, of angina pectoris. – Ass. Press.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-08 - 1924-01-08
Summary:

Showing tonight, 'Are You a Failure?' from Larry Evans' story in the Saturday Evening Post, featuring Lloyd Hughes and Madge Bellamy. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-11
Summary:

Thomas H. Ince's 'Homespun Folks' which is being shown at the Coronet Theatre today. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-29
Summary:

A packed house attended Victoria Theatre to see 'When a Man sees Red.' The film is full of powerful incidents with William Farnum playing the leading role. It is based on Larry Evan's well-known story. Film synopsis included. Completing the programme is an amusing picture '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-21
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-10
Summary:

A man killed and three people, two women and a man, accusing themselves of the crime, is a situation cleverly accounted for, to be found in the Richard Thomas Production, 'The Love Pirate,' coming to the World Theatre on Sunday. The manner in which each one of the three is proved…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-17 - 1919-04-17
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow, for two nights only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Farnum in the great William Fox super-production, 'When a Man Sees Red' by Larry Evans, preceded by the most laughable sunshine comedy, 'Roaring Lions and Wedding Bells.' No increase of prices, but no…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-09
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-17 - 1919-04-17
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow, for two nights only at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., William Farnum in the great William Fox super-production 'When a Man Sees Red' by Larry Evans from his Saturday Evening Post story 'The Painted Lady.' Preordered by the most laughable sunshine comedy '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-12 - 1921-12-12
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Captain E. R. G. R. Evans, C. B., D. S. O., R. N., will tell the story of Captain Scott's last Antarctic expedition. Admission: $2.00, $1.50 and $1.00. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. (Tel. 951.) 5.15 p.m. performances, Olive Thomas in 'Love's Prisoner…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-21
Summary:

That Douglas MacLean's talents are not limited to portrayals of aristocratic and dignified young men, is well illustrated by his characterization of 'Shorty' the bellhop in 'Bell Boy 13,' the Thomas H. Ince comedy farce, which will be shown at the Queen's Theatre on…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-09 - 1921-12-12
Summary:

On Monday, December 12th, 15 9 p.m., by special request, Captain E. R. G. R. Evans will tell the story of 'Captain Scott's Last Antarctic Expedition,' the lecture will be ilustrated by latern slides from photographs taken by members of the expedition. H. E. The Governor will…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-25
Summary:

Filming a clever farce is as difficult as making a chic frock, according to Thomas H. Ince – one bad line will spoil the whole creation. Ince's latest production is a comedy farce, 'Bell Boy 13.' One stitch can spoil the effect of a thousand-dollar gown, and one scene in which the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-12 - 1921-12-12
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Captain E. R. G. R. Evans, C. B. D. S. O., R. N. will tell the story of Captain Scott's Last Antarctic Expedition. H. E. The Governor, Sir R. E. Stubbs, K. C. M. G. will preside. Admission: $2.00, $1.50 and $1.00. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co., (Tel. 951). 5.15 p.m.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-12
Summary:

One of the most exquisite of many beautiful scene bits in 'Her Reputation,' Thomas H. Ince's latest play now being shown at the Coronet Theatre, is a Spanish fiesta scene. Scores of descendants of Southern California's oldest and most distinguished Spanish families lead a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-22
Summary:

Douglas MacLean, who appears as a young bellhop in Thomas H. Ince's latest comedy farce 'Bell Boy 13,' now opening at the Queen's Theatre, says that he got one of the biggest thrills of his movie career when he had to climb out on a window ledge 12 stories high for one of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-13
Summary:

A thrilling story of struggle and hardship was told by Capt. E. R. G. R. Evans, to a crowded audience at the World Theatre last night when he lectured on that memorable and gallant last Antarctic expedition of Capt. R. F. Scott, under whom he served as second in command. The lecture was…