A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-12 - 1924-01-12
Summary:

Sunday and Monday only, 'Nobody's Bride,' a Universal dramatic story starring Herbert Rawlinson, with Enda [sic] Murphy and Alice Lake. Last showing today, 'The Heart Line.' Plot and illustration included.

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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: 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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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-14
Summary:

Nobody's Bride,' the Universal Screen offering at the World Theatre, winds on to a dramatic succession of events which affords opportunities to Herbert Rawlinson, Alice Lake, Edna Murphy, Harry Van [sic] Meter, Frank Brownles [sic], Sidney Bracy [sic], Lillian Langdon, Phillip [sic]…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-01
Summary:

Daniel Murphy, the oldest inmate of Greenville Prison, refused to accept a pardon after spending nearly 30 years in prison. Three years ago Murphy was taken out of prison for an airing. Then he saw a motor-car and a kinema film for the first time.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-06 - 1909-03-08
Summary:

Special star engagement of Steve Adson & Thorne Jessie

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-02
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-10 - 1909-03-18
Summary:

Great success of special star engagement of Steve Adson & Thorne Jessie

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-19 - 1909-03-22
Summary:

The celebrated comedy duo and unparalleled dancers, Steve Adson & Thorne Jessie

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-10
Summary:

Within the Law,' starred by Norma Talmadge, coming to the Queen's Theatre today. The film directed by Frank Lloyd and is presented by Joseph M. Schenck. The stars included Jack Mulball, Lew Cody, Eileen Percy, DeWitt Jennings, Lincoln Plummer, Joseph Kilgour, Helen Ferguson, Warde [sic…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-23 - 1909-03-29
Summary:

The celebrated comedy duo and unparalleled dancers, Steve Adson & Thorne Jessie, change of programmes every 2 days

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-30 - 1909-05-01
Summary:

The celebrated comedy duo and unparalleled dancers, Steve Adson & Thorne Jessie, and Miss Hilda, change of programmes every 2 days

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-05-05 - 1909-05-06
Summary:

The celebrated comedy duo. Steve Adson and Thorne Jessie. In a grand change of programme. The act entitled 'Paragraphs.' Special Announcement: on Friday evening, May 7th, special performance of Mr Steve Adson and Miss Jessie Thorne will be arranged. Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday, 8th,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-07 - 1909-05-08
Summary:

Performanace by the famous comedy duo and expert dancers. Steve Adson & Thorne Jessie. With several new, realistic, comic and sensational moving pictures

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-03-18 - 1909-03-18
Summary:

The world famed comedy duo. Steve Adson and Thorne Jessie. In their inimitable Irish character sketch, Molly Doolan's Troubles. Comic and dramatic films.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-04-01 - 1909-04-03
Summary:

Tonight! Tonight! Miss Hilda in serpentine dances. The celebrated comedy duo and unparalleled dances. Steve Adson and Thorne Jessie. In a grand change of programme.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-03-11 - 1909-03-13
Summary:

The world famed comedy duet. Steve Adson and Throne Jessie. The special act entitled 'Alagazam.' Comic and dramatic films. Songs by Miss Cecilia Verard.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-03-29 - 1909-03-31
Summary:

Tonight! Tonight! Debut of Miss Hilda in serpentine dances. The celebrated comedy duo and unparalleled dances. Steve Adson and Thorne Jessie. In a grand change of programme.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-04-07 - 1909-04-10
Summary:

The world famed comedy duo and unparalleled dancers. Steve Adson and Throne Jessie. In a grand change of programme. Introducing catchy songs, whimsical witticisms and grotesque dancing.