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: 1925-01-30
Summary:

Fools' Highway,' featuring Mary Philbin, opens at the Queen's Theatre today. It is the adaptation of 'My Mamie Rose,' Owen Kildare's famous story of old Bowery. The Manila Vaudeville Company extending their engagement here.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-17
Summary:

Love is an Awful Thing' starring Owen Moore, is the attraction at the Queen's Theatre for a four-days' run. It's a Select production.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-31
Summary:

Mary Philbin appears in her first big starring feature for Universal at the Queen's Theatre, where 'Fools Highway,' a spectacular adaptation of Owen Kildare's famous novel 'My Mamie Rose,' opened yesterday for a four days' run. The little Irish who scored a…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-31
Summary:

Pat O' Malley, is pitted against eight men, in one of the sensational screen struggles of the year, ranks with the fight of the blacksmith in 'Birth of a Nation,' and the famous Tom Santschi battle in 'The Spoilers.' It occurs as an amazing climax of 'Fools'…

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Headline: Owen Moore
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-20
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-12-28 - 1912-12-28
Summary:

Featherweight Championship of the Orient; The sensational fight films of 11 rounds, Owen Moran v. Battling Nelson

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-30
Summary:

Commencing today, picture-goers will see at the Queen's Theatre, Mary Philbin's new Universal-Jewel starring vehicle, and her first big role since 'Merry-Go-Round.' The story, 'Fools' Highway,' adapted from Owen Kildare's life-story of the Bowery, 'My…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-18
Summary:

Beginning today, Queen's Theatre will be screening 'Love Is an Awful Thing' starring Owen Moore. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-30
Summary:

Commencing today, Queen's Theatre will be screening the new Universal-Jewel production 'Fools' Highway' starring Mary Philbin who is remembered for her role in 'Merry-Go-Round.' The story is adapted from Owen Kildare's famous life-story of the Bowery, 'My…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-19
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening the film version of Owen Davis' melodrama 'Broadway After Dark,' today. The film exhibits the nightlife of Broadway.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-06 - 1922-11-07
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Owen Moore in 'The Chicken in the Case.' Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-06 - 1922-11-07
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Owen Moore in 'The Chicken in the Case.' It is even funnier than 'The Poor Simp.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-18
Summary:

Love is an Awful Thing' starring Owen Moore, the King of Farce comedy in this riotously funny feature, is the attraction at the Queen's Theatre. For weeks, the production force has labored tirelessly in an effort to reduce its newest Owen Moore feature to a maximum of 5000 feet of film…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-11-06 - 1922-11-07
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Owen Moore in 'The Chicken in the Case,' it contains even more laughs than Mr. Moore's recent comedy hit, 'The Poor Simp.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-11-07 - 1922-11-07
Summary:

Today, Owen Moore in 'The Chicken in the Case.' Commencing Wednesday till Saturday, 'Two Weeks with Pay' featuring Bebe Daniels.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-21 - 1924-10-21
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., one grand concert by Efrem Zimbalist, the world famous violinist. Booking at the Theatre and at Moutrie's. Prices: $5, $3, $2 & $1. Today at 5.15 p.m., Owen Moore in 'Love Is an Awful Thing,' in 7 rees.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-05 - 1923-05-07
Summary:

Beginning Monday, come and see this wonderful picture, 'Virtuous Wives' with Anita Stewart, from the two million edition novel by Owen Johnson.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-21
Summary:

Love is an Awful Thing' starring Owen Moore and Marjorie Daw, is the attraction at the Queen's Theatre. Zimbalist concert is taking place at 9.15 tonight.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-21 - 1924-10-21
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., one grand concert by Efrem Zimbalist, the world-famous violinist. Booking at the Theatre and at Moutrie's. Prices: $5.00, $3.00, $2.00 and $1.00. Today at 5.15 p.m., Owen Moore in 'Love Is an Awful Thing.'