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: 1923-06-25 - 1923-06-28
Summary:

See Mr. and Mrs. Carter DeHaven in 'Twin Beds.' Jun 25-26 Remarks: Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-25
Summary:

Funny picture, 'Twin Beds,' commences today at the Coronet. Signor Monti (Carter de Haven) ends up in the wrong house. Mr. Hawkins has gone out on business, and his wife (Mrs. Carter de Haven) had gone to bed. Film plot included. Many residents will remember when 'Twin Beds'…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-25
Summary:

Commencing today, Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'Twin Beds.' The film is a screen version of the famous play of the same name. The couple is played by Mr. and Mrs. Carter DeHaven. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-25 - 1923-06-28
Summary:

Twin Beds' with Mr. and Mrs. Carter DeHaven.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-26
Summary:

Twin Beds,' from the stage to the screen, Mr. and Mrs. Carter de Haven have produced a truly refreshing funny picture. The film was commenced at the Coronet yesterday and is especially interesting to many picture-goers who had seen the play when it was staged at the Theatre Royal some years…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-26
Summary:

Twin Beds,' the film version of the farce comedy stage success of the same name, commenced at the Coronet yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Carter de Haven, who are sponsoring as well as starring in the production, have produced a truly refreshing comedy. Those who missed witnessing the screening of…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-27 - 1923-06-28
Summary:

Twin Beds' with Mr. and Mrs. Carter DeHaven.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-27 - 1923-07-28
Summary:

Mr. & Mrs. Carter DeHaven in 'Twin Beds,' and B. A. T. Coy's Town Topics. Note: The Coronet and the Star are the only European cinemas in the Colony. The Coronet is the only artificially cooled theatre in South China.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-27 - 1923-07-28
Summary:

Friday and Saturday, July 27 and 28 at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Mr. and Mrs. Carter DeHaven in 'Twin Beds.' Also B. A. T. Co's Town Topics and Screen Snapshots. Note: the Coronet and the Star are the only European cinemas in the colony. The Coronet is the only artificially cooled…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-27 - 1923-07-28
Summary:

Friday and Saturday, July 27 and 28 at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Mr. and Mrs. Carter DeHaven in 'Twin Beds.' Also B. A. T. Co.'s town topics screen snapshots.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-08 - 1924-05-12
Summary:

Commencing May 9th to 12th at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Irene Castle in 'Slim Shoulders' in 7 parts. A panorama of the playground of the rich, a dancing interlude of charm, 'The Unfortunate Girl' at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. (a marvelous Chinese production). Charming dancing entertainment…

12
Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-08
Summary:

For the last time tonight that fine production 'Daughters of the Rich' will be shown at the Queen's Theatre. The programme also includes a light comedy entitled 'The Sailor.' Tomorrow, Irene Castle will be seen in 'Slim Shoulders.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-08
Summary:

For the last time tonight, 'Daughters of the Rich' will be screened at the Queen's Theatre. Tomorrow, Irene Castle, the popular film star will be seen in 'Slim Shoulders.'

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

Local – At all performances today at the Queen's Theatre, cinema patrons will be treated to another picture with charming Irene Castle in the main role. The picture is known as 'Slim Shoulders' and as its title denotes is chiefly concerned with the doings of the fair sex.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-09 - 1924-05-13
Summary:

Commencing May 9th to 12th at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Irene Castle in 'Slim Shoulders,' in 7 parts. 'The Unfortunate Girl' at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. (A Marvellous Chinese production). Usual Prices. Booking at the Theatre. Charming dancing will begin on May 10th to 14th by Olympia…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-09 - 1924-05-13
Summary:

Commencing Saturday, May 10th to Wednesday, May 14th 1994 at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., The Olympia Follies, a talented company of highly accomplished variety artists, headed by Hamilton and Mills. The great society entertainers in all the latest London and New York jazz songs, lyrics and ballads, solo…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-09 - 1924-05-12
Summary:

Commencing May 9th to 12th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Irene Castle in 'Slim Shoulders' in 7 parts and 'The Unfortunate Girl' at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. (a marvelous Chinese production). Usual prices. Also charming dancing entertainment will begin on May 10th to 14th by 'Olympia…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-10 - 1924-05-12
Summary:

Commencing May 10th to 14th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., charming dancing entertainment by the 'Olympia Follies,' a talented company of highly accomplished, headed by Hamilton and Mills. 5 days only, don't miss your chance. Book your seat early. Also picture shows Irene Castle in '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-10
Summary:

Jazz songs, classical ballads and classical dancing will be presented by 'Olympia Follies,' who will commence a short season at the Queen's Theatre tonight. Mr. Hamilton heads the company. Together with Miss Mills, a soprano, they will treat Hongkong to a specially composed song…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-12
Summary:

The dance by 'Olympia Follies' is the show in Queen's Theatre. A picture play entitled 'Slim Shoulders,' starred by Irene Castle, will be screened today at 5.15 and 9.15 show. The hero is portrayed by Rod La Rocque of 'The Ten Commandments' fame.