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: 1912-09-14 - 1912-09-21
Summary:

Two performances nightly, the great film 'Tom Butler'; great success of Baley and Patsy; debut at matinee on Sunday, 15th, 6 p.m. of the great acrobats; The Solotoroffs.

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Headline: Victoria Hall
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-09-16 - 1912-09-17
Summary:

Two performances nightly. Showing 'Tom Butler' and performance by Bayle and Patsy

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-09-16
Summary:

Films, which are projecting this week at the Victoria, notably the one entitled 'Tom Butler,' are excellent. Bayle and Patsey are introducing some more new songs. The Solotoroffs, in their marvellous juggling turn got a good reception.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-09-16
Summary:

A particularly fine picture is being shown at the Victoria Theatre entitled 'Tom Butler.' The film, which is 3000 feet long, depicts the story of an escaped convict's attempts to avenge himself on the actress-wife.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-06 - 1913-06-06
Summary:

Films screeinings including 'Lighted Candle', 'Billy's Stratagem', 'Tom Butler' and comic film by special request 'Bedelia and the Suffragette'; Singing performance by Miss Nora Moore; Coming film: 'Qaueen of Carmargue' and 'The Merry…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-06-06 - 1913-06-06
Summary:

The new sentimental film 'Lighted Candle'; the new film 'Billy's Stratagem'; the dramatic film 'Tom Butler' by special request; the new comic film Bedelia & the Suffragette; performance by Moore; the new dramatic film 'Queen of Carmargue' and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-07
Summary:

Good fare is being provided at the Victoria Theatre just now, and the performances are being well patronised. A special grand programme was presented last night. Miss Nora Moore sings a number of catchy songs, and the film 'Tom Butler' was much enjoyed. The new film 'Queen of…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-09 - 1916-02-11
Summary:

On Feb 9-11, the war drama 'For the Motherland' in 3 parts; the detective story 'Tom Butler' in 3 parts; on Feb 12, exclusive feature 'Marguerite of Navarre' in 7 parts, from the celebrated novel of Alexander Dumas.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-10
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre last night, two comics and two very powerful dramatic films 'Tom Butler' and 'For the Motherland' were shown. On Saturday, the 7-part historical film 'Marguerite of Navarre' will be screened for the first time. This film is based on Dumas'…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-23
Summary:

Star Theatre will be screening 'Peg O' My Heart' for today only. The film play features Laurette Taylor. Thomas Meighan's 'The City of Silent Men' is scheduled to follow.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-24 - 1924-01-26
Summary:

Today ill Saturday at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Thomas Meighan in 'The City of Silent Men,' with Lois Wilson, a Paramount picture. Saturday at 2.30, Eddie Polo in 'Cap'n [sid] Kidd.' January 25-26 Remarks: Photo included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-24 - 1924-01-24
Summary:

There is always a good show at Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, final showing of 'Quincy Adams Sawyer.' The Star: Tonight till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Thomas Meighan in 'The City of Silent Men.' Saturday at 2.30, Eddie Polo in 'Captain Kidd.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-24 - 1924-01-24
Summary:

There is something particularly appealing about this crook drama. 'The City of Silent Men' featuring Thomas Meighan. And when you have seen it you will acknowledge it to be his best since 'The Miracle Man.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-24
Summary:

The City of Silent Men,' starring Thomas Meighan, is a first-class picture. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-24
Summary:

Thomas Meighan is probably one of the most popular male stars in the pictures today, and the announcement of his appearance at the Star in a new feature, 'The City of Silent Men,' will no doubt prove a fine attraction. Film synopsis included. The main attraction is, of course, Thoman…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-24 - 1924-01-26
Summary:

Tonight till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Thomas Meighan in 'The City of Silent Men.' Saturday at 5.15, Eddie Polo in 'Cap'n Kidd.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-25 - 1924-01-26
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Thomas Meighan in 'The City of Silent Men,' a Paramount picture. Saturday at 2.30, Eddie Polo in 'Captain Kidd.' Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-25
Summary:

The City of Silent Men,' the Thomas Meighan feature is now at the Star. The balance of the cast is fully in keeping with the star. The presentation is indeed one of the best that has been brought to Kowloon. There should by this time be no doubt about the quality of films that are presented…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-26
Summary:

The City of Silent Men,' the Paramount feature, with Thomas Meigham [sic], now at the Star, is said to be one of the best films shown there for a long time. Beginning Sunday, Dorothy Dalton in 'Guilty of Love,' another Paramount is the picture. A special 2.30 matinee today offers…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-26 - 1924-01-26
Summary:

Today at 2.30, Eddie Polo in 'Captain Kidd.' 5.30 and 9.15, Thomas Meighan in 'The City of Silent Men.' Sunday at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Dorothy Dalton in 'Guilty of Love,' a Paramount-Artcraft picture by the great British director Harley Knowles [sic].