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: 1919-12-24 - 1919-12-27
Summary:

Tonight, Oliver Morosco presents Myrtle Stedman and Forrest Stanley in 'The Wild Olive,' an intense and fascinating love story in 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-24 - 1919-12-29
Summary:

December 24th, 25th and 26th, Oliver Morosco presents Myrtle Stedman and Forrest Stanley in 'The Wild Olive,' an intense and fascinating love story in five parts. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: Kinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-04-20
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre Oliver Morosco presents Jack Pickford and Louise Huff in 'Jack and Jill' from the story of Margret Turnbull. Interesting comedies will also be shown.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-17 - 1924-01-19
Summary:

Today till Saturday, Al Christie's 6-reel comedy drama, from Oliver Morosco's success, 'So Long Letty,' a Robertson-Cole super special. Also, 2-part Mermaid comedy, 'This Way Out.' Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-06
Summary:

A new Paramount picture entitled 'Giving Becky a Chance' in five parts is to be screened in Hongkong Theatre till Tuesday night. The film stars Vivian Martin and is produced by Oliver Morosco Photoplay Company. Film plot included. In addition, the 9th and 10th episodes of the '…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-17 - 1924-01-19
Summary:

Al Christie's 6-reel comedy-drama, from Oliver Morosco's success 'So Long Letty.' Also, a 2-part comedy, 'The Way Out.' Admission, 9.15 p.m., $1.2 and 80 cents; 5.15 p.m., 80 and 50 cents. January 17-18 Remarks: Illustration included.

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

The Walk-Offs,' the screen classic film version of the Broadway stage success is the feature attracting at the Star Theatre today, with May Allison in the leading role. The play was originally produced on Broadway by Oliver Morosco and is by the same authors who wrote 'Lombardi Ltd.,…

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Headline: Oliver Twist'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-05
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is screening a First National attraction 'Oliver Twist' starring Jackie Coogan. The cast also includes Lon Chaney and Gladys Brockwell. The film is based on Charles Dickens' story of the same name and exhibits one of the finest performances of Jackie Coogan.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-05
Summary:

Jackie Coogan in his first super-production for First National, 'Oliver Twist' more than held his own at the Queen's Theatre at the weekend. Jackie's support are Lon Chaney and Gladys Brockwell. Charles Dickens wrote the story of 'Oliver Twist.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-31
Summary:

There comes tomorrow to the Queen's Theatre a picture heralded as a 'milestone on the highway of Art,' and which bears the highest recommendations in its own right. It is 'Oliver Twist,' starring Jackie Coogan, produced by Sol Lesser; directed by Frank Lloyd, and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-31
Summary:

Oliver Twist,' by Charles Dickens, has a screen version directed by Frank Lloyd with Jackie Coogan, Sol Lesser, Lon Chaney, Gladys Brockwell, Lionel Belmore as the stars, is coming to Queen's Theatre tomorrow. It is a First National attraction. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-05
Summary:

As the engagement of little Jackie Coogan in 'Oliver Twist' draws to a close today at the Queen's Theatre, the impression gains strength that this is one of the biggest and most notable picture products yet created for the screen. It seems to be as nearly perfect as a picture play…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-31
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening a First National attraction 'Oliver Twist' starring the child actor Jackie Coogan. The film is produced by Sol Lesser, directed by Frank Lloyd and is presented by a company of celebrities like Lon Chaney, Gladys Brockwell, Lionel Belmore. The film…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-08
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-08
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-08
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-02
Summary:

Yesterday, Queen's Theatre screened a First National attraction 'Oliver Twist' featuring Jackie Coogan. The play was Frank Lloyd's adaptation of Charles Dickens' story.

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Headline: The Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-03 - 1925-01-03
Summary:

Today at all shows, Sol Lesser presents Jackie Coogan in 'Oliver Twist,' a First National picture. A super-production at ordinary prices. Illustration included.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-31 - 1924-12-31
Summary:

Tomorrow at all shows, Jan. 1st, New Year's day, special children's matinees, souvenir tickets. Jackie Coogan as 'Oliver Twist.' At ordinary prices.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-21 - 1923-02-21
Summary:

Olive Tell in 'A Woman's Business.'