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: 1925-01-26
Summary:

When Knighthood Was in Flower,' starring Marion Davies and Joseph Urban, is showing at the Coronet Theatre today. Robert G. Vignola directed the picture. The supporting cast included Forrest Stanley, Ernest Glendenning [sic], Ruth Shepley, Theresa Conover Maxwell [sic] and Macey Harlam.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-01-20 - 1915-01-21
Summary:

Film screening of 'Theresa the Adventures' (3 parts, 3,000 ft); Also some new comic, instructive, and historical films; Performance by the comedian, Billy Graham

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-01-19 - 1915-01-19
Summary:

Film screening of 'Theresa the Adventures' (3 parts, 3,000 ft); Also some new comic, instructive, and historical films; Coming performance by the comedian, Billy Graham

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-09 - 1916-08-11
Summary:

Screening of 'Randin & Co.' in 3 parts and Nordisk's 'Theresa The Adventuress' in 3 parts for 3 nights

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-09 - 1916-08-10
Summary:

On Aug 9-11, detective drama 'Randin & Co.' in 5 parts; Nordisk fine story 'Theresa the Adventuress' in 3 parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-01-18 - 1915-01-20
Summary:

On Jan 19, the magnificent picture 'Theresa the Adventuress' in 3 parts - 3,000 feet long; new comic, instructive and historical films; performance by Billy Graham.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-01-21
Summary:

Theresa the Adventuress' was screened at the Victoria last night. Two good comics 'The Lost Husband' and 'Bloomer and the Hobble' were also shown. Mr. Billy Graham performed.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-08
Summary:

Of a further series of the films entitled 'Secrets of Nature,' the most interesting is one that describes in detail the life of the house fly. This film has been edited by Professor Maxwell Lefroy, of the Imperial College of Science. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-01-18 - 1915-01-20
Summary:

The magnificent picture in 3 parts, 'Theresa the Adventures' in 3,000 feet long, on Tuesday, 19th January. New comics and historical films included. Debut of Billy Graham for one night only on Wednesday, 20th January. Matinees on every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-09 - 1922-01-09
Summary:

The Coronet: May Allison in 'Fair and Warmer,' directed by Henry Otto and Maxwell Karger. Illustration included. Kowloon Theatre: Mabel Normand in 'Back to the Woods.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-16
12
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-15 - 1920-11-15
Summary:

Tonight till Thursday, Nazimova Productions, Richard A. Rowland and Maxwell Karger present the great Nazimova in the triumph of her career, 'Eye for Eye,' from Henry Kistemaekers' drama, Metro Pictures Corporation. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-25
Summary:

Carter, the magician, assisted by Evelyn Maxwell, perform in Queen's Theatre.

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-27
Summary:

Carter, the magician and Miss Evelyn Maxwell performed in Queen's Theatre.

15
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-30
Summary:

Carter, the Magician and Miss Evelyn Maxwell provide their final performance in Queen's Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-10-21 - 1911-10-26
Summary:

Special comic week. Performance by Miss Vera Ferrace, Miss May Maxwell and Bob Stephenson

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-03-10 - 1911-03-24
Summary:

Performers: Miss May Maxwell, Miss Grace Vyveene, Miss Vera Ferrace, Mr. R. H. Stephenson; and The Biorama

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-26
Summary:

Alice Lake in her latest starring picture for Metro, 'The Golden Gift,' a Maxwell Karger production which was shown at the Queen's Theatre, gives one of the most powerful dramatic portrayals of her screen career. She was assisted by the cast of Bowers Harriett Hammond, Joseph [sic…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-28
Summary:

Carter's greatest feat last night was the sawing of a human body in two. Miss Evelyn Maxwell also performed psychic demonstrations at the Queen's Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-05-13 - 1911-05-19
Summary:

Cinematograph Vaudeville and The Flower Street Pierrots; performances by Grace Wilson, Grace Vyyeene, May Maxwell, Chas. Mackaye, and Bob Stephenson; electric fans throughout theatre.