A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-28 - 1920-09-28
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow, September 28th and 29th at 9.15, Clara Kimball Young in 'The Savage Woman' and Billy West in 'The Fly Cop.' String band of S. S. Columbia in attendance. The pictures are all new to Hongkong and the music will be first-class.

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Headline: Open Air Cinema
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-29
Summary:

There was a very large attendance last night, the best hitherto, at the open-air cinema in the grounds of the Club de Recreio, Kowloon. The pictures screened, which were greatly enjoyed and all entirely new to Hongkong, included one entitled 'The Savage Woman' in which Clara Kimball…

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-21 - 1921-09-23
Summary:

Mrs. Vernon Castle in 'Stranded in Arcady' and Billy West in 'The Fly Cop.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-21 - 1921-09-23
Summary:

Tonight, Vernon [sic] Castle in 'Stranded in Arcady.' Also Billy West in 'The Fly Cop.'

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-21
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre, the programme includes a fine comedy entitled 'The Fly Cop' in which Billy West takes the role. This is followed with a magnificent drama 'Stranded in Arcady' with Vernon Castle in the leading role.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-21
Summary:

This week's programme at the Hongkong Theatre included Billy West's appearance in 'The Fly Cab' [sic] and a magnificent drama entitled 'Stranded in Arcady' in which Mrs. Vernon Castle takes the leading role.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-04 - 1922-01-06
Summary:

Paula Shay in 'Forbidden Fruit,' and Billy West in 'The Fly Cop.' Plan at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-04 - 1922-01-06
Summary:

Tonight, Paula Shay in 'Forbidden Fruit' and Billy West in 'The Fly Cop.' Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-04 - 1922-01-06
Summary:

Tonight, Paula Shay in 'Forbidden Fruit' and Billy West in 'The Fly Cop.' Booking at the Theatre.

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-07
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening the First National attraction 'Nobody' starring Jewel Carmen. The film is directed by Roland West. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-07
Summary:

Jewel Carmen, the screen star whose latest story under Roland West's direction for First National will be shown at the Queen's Theatre for four days, beginning today with the mystifying title of 'Nobody,' plays the part of a young bride, who is taken by her husband, Tom Smith…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-08
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening the Associated First National, Inc. attraction 'Nobody' starring Jewel Carmen. The film is directed by Roland West. Some really expensive sets were erected for the production of the film. The cast also included Riley Hatch and William Davidson.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-08
Summary:

Nobody,' the Roland West production for Associated First National Pictures, Inc., starring Jewel Carmen, began a four-day engagement at the Queen's Theatre yesterday. Miss Carmen gave a performance which should add greatly to her fame as a gifted movie actress. Director West likewise…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-09
Summary:

Jewel Carmen is drawing good crowds to the Queen's Theatre because of her acting in 'Nobody,' which Roland West produced for Associated First National Pictures, Inc. The engagement opened Tuesday and will extend to Friday. Miss Carmen's portrayal of the role of a young bride…