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: 1919-01-13 - 1919-01-15
Summary:

Annals of the War No. 56. 'Thou Shalt Not Covet' written by James Oliver Curwood, produced by The Selig Polyscope Co. 'Fatty's Reckless Fling.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-14
Summary:

The chief attraction in the current programme of the Victoria Theatre is the remarkably fine film 'Thou Shalt Not Covet.' It is the work of James Oliver Curwood and comprises five parts of an intensely gripping character. A Keystone comedy is included in the programme and is…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-28 - 1919-04-28
Summary:

Tonight, a Triangle triumph. Olive Thomas in the big Thomas H. Ince production 'Madcap Madge.' Also Fatty Arbuckle and Mabel Normand in 'Fatty and Mabel Adrift.' British Gazette Nos. 502-503. Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-29 - 1919-04-30
Summary:

Tonight, Olive Thomas in 'Madcap Madge.' Fatty Arbuckle and Mabel Normand in 'Fatty and Mabel Adrift,' and British Gazette No. 502-503. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-23 - 1919-08-06
Summary:

An English Vaudeville company 'The Prize Packets' is opening out at the Victoria. Booking at Anderson's. July 24, 26, 28, 29 and 30 remarks: Pathe's British Gazette, Harold Lloyd comedy entitled 'A Sammy in Siberia.' Matinee: 'The Terror of the Range' (1st…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-30 - 1919-08-02
Summary:

Goldsmith at the Victoria Theatre 'The Vicar of Wakefield.' Booking at Anderson's. August 2 remarks: Matinee: 'The Terror of the Range' (5th and 6th episode). Tomorrow: 'An Artist's Daughter.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-05-29 - 1920-06-01
Summary:

Don't forget tonight 'The Exploit of a German Submarine, U 35.' Olive Thomas in 'Toton.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-05-29 - 1920-06-01
Summary:

Olive Thomas in her latest production in 6 parts 'Toton.' Also, showing 'The Exploit of a German Submarine, U 35.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-09-04 - 1920-09-04
Summary:

A splendid Metro photoplay entitled 'Secret Strings' and two comedies. The entire programme being new to Hongkong audiences. September 4 remarks: Alfresco cinema show under the management of Mr. H. W. Ray. Metro presents Olive Tell in 'Secret Strings.' Billy West and Club…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-09-13
Summary:

The film actress Olive Thomas, wife of Jack Pickford (brother of Mary Pickford) has died in hospital as a result of swallowing lotion containing bichloride of mercury which was intended for external application only. Her screams brought her husband, who administered an antidote, after which she…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-10-08 - 1920-10-09
Summary:

Olive Tell in 'Secret Strings,' 'Around the Town' and Lloyd comedy. At 7.15 p.m., episodes 1 and 2 of the Pathe serials 'Bound and Gagged.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-05-07 - 1921-05-10
Summary:

James Oliver Curwood's 'Isobel or The Trail's End' with House Peters and Jane Novak. It's an Edwin Carewe production. Remarks: Illustrations included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-10 - 1921-06-11
Summary:

A First National attraction, Marshall Neilan and James Oliver Curwood in 'The River's End,' at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m. Remarks: Film poster included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-18 - 1921-07-19
Summary:

Wo Ping Theatre: At 2.30, 5.15 & 7.15, episodes 6 of 'The Son of Tarzan,' episodes 5 & 6 of 'Daredevil Jack,' and Chefalo. The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Charles Ray in 'Peaceful Valley,' a First National attraction. The Kowloon: At 9.15, James…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-09 - 1921-12-10
Summary:

Friday, 9th to Monday, 12th, 5.15 p.m. (except Sunday) & 9.15 p.m., Olive Thomas in 'Love's Prisoner.' 2.30 & 7.15 p.m. performances, 'The Dragon's Net,' 5 & 6 epis, featuring Marie Walcamp. Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-10
Summary:

Love's Prisoner' is the attraction of the World Theatre this weekend. The plot is an original one and the story is well portrayed with Olive Thomas in the principal and a good cast. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-27
Summary:

World Theatre will screen 'The Follies Girl,' a five-part Triangle production featuring Olive Thomas, tomorrow. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-28 - 1922-03-02
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Olive Thomas in 'The Follies Girl.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Eileen Sedgwick in 'Diamond Queen,' 16 & 17 epis. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-23 - 1922-06-26
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Ivan Abramson's super-picture, 'The Wrong Woman,' in 6 parts starring Olive Tell and Montaou [sic] Love. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick & George Larkin in 'Terror Trail,' epis. 1 and 2. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. June…