A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-06 - 1925-01-09
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures presents Strongheart the Wonder-Dog in 'The Silent Call.' At ordinary prices. Today at 2.30 and 7 p.m. sharp, another big Chinese masterpiece, Star Motion Picture Co. presents 'The Betrayer.' January 8 & 9 Remarks:…

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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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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-10 - 1925-01-14
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Sunday at 6.00 and 9.15 p.m., Norma Talmadge in 'Within the Law,' from the famous American play by Bayard Veiller. Added attraction: today at 5.15 and 9.15, Sunday at 9.15 p.m. only, The Versatile Four. No increase in price. January 12 & 13 Remarks:…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-13
Summary:

Within the Law,' a First National hit, starred by Norma Talmadge and Jack Mulhall, hit the Queen's Theatre this week. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-14
Summary:

Within the Law' which starred by Jack Mulhall and Norma Talmadge, is showing for last time in Queen's Theatre. It's a super-production by First National Pictures. Film plot included.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-29 - 1925-01-31
Summary:

Today special children's matinee at 2.30 p.m., souvenir tickets, no blanks. Each ticket entitled to a prize: gold watches, toys, perfumes, confectionery etc. Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Manila Vaudeville Co. and Mary Philbin, the 'Merry-Go-Round' girl in 'Fools Highway,…

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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: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-12 - 1925-02-16
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 only, positively the last performances of Manila Vaudeville Co. and Alice Terry and Jack Mulhall in a big Metro-Rex Ingram production. Tomorrow Friday, February 18th, George Walch in 'Serenade,' a First National attraction. Also Miss Tamara Baraonelli classical…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-17
Summary:

The Child Thou Gavest Me,' under the First National trademark, a John M. Stahl Productions, will be screened at the Queen's Theatre for four days. The picture featuring all-star cast included Lewis Stone, Barbara Castleton, Adele Farrington, William Desmond, Winter Hall and Richard…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-17 - 1925-02-18
Summary:

Tuesday to Friday, February 17th to 20th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures presents Barbara Castleton, Lewis Stone and William Desmond in 'The Child Thous Gavest Me.' Also Buster Keaton in 'The Haunted House.' Prices of admission: at 5.15, 80 cents, 50 cents and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-18
Summary:

The Child Thou Gavest Me,' a John M. Stahl production, released by First National, engaged a four-days screenings at the Queen's Theatre. Mr. Stahl has given the screen subject that exceeds even the high dramatic standard set by 'Sowing the Wind.' The picture featuring all-…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-19 - 1925-02-20
Summary:

Tuesday to Friday, February 17th to 20th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures present Barbara Castleton, Lewis Stone and William Desmond in 'The Child Thou Gavest Me.' Also Buster Keaton in 'The Haunted House.' Prices of admission: at 5.15, 80 cents, 50 cents and 30…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-14 - 1925-03-17
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only, a First National Pictures presents Dorothy Gish and Richard Barthelmess in Joseph Hergesheimer's flaming romance of Latin love and Spanish hate, 'The Bright Shawl,' a John J. [sic] Robertson production. Coming, Murray, the Handcuff King. March 14 Remarks:…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-18
Summary:

Katherine MacDonald, known internationally as 'The American Beauty,' plays a dual role in her latest picture 'The Beautiful Liar,' an Associated First National attraction which is showing at the Queen's Theatre. A special attraction by Murray, the young Handcuff King and…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-18 - 1925-03-21
Summary:

Wednesday to Saturday, March 18th to 21st at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., first appearance of Murray, the Australian Handcuff King featuring 'The $5000 Trunk Mystery.' Also showing Katherine MacDonald in 'The Beautiful Liar,' a First National picture. Prices of admission: at 5.15 and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-19
Summary:

Large and appreciative audiences greet Murray, the famous Australian Handcuff King, and Escapologist when he made his bow last night at the Queen's Theatre. The Picture programme is a First National picture entitled 'The Beautiful Liar,' featuring Katherine MacDonald.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-20
Summary:

Murray, the great Australian Handcuff King and Escapecologist continues to perform at Queen's Theatre. Miss Katherine MacDonald, with previous work included 'Passion's Playground,' 'My Lady's Latchkey,' 'Stranger Than Fiction,' now plays a dual role…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-21
Summary:

Murray, the Australian handcuff king, concludes a few days engagement at the Queen's Theatre. There is also First National picture entitled 'The Beautiful Liar,' featuring Katherine MacDonald, shown today.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-25 - 1925-03-25
Summary:

Last shows today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mae Murray and Creighton Hale in 'Fascination,' a Tiffany production in 8 parts. Tomorrow March 26th, Buster Keaton in 'Three Ages.'

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-26
Summary:

Margaret Leahy, who plays opposite Buster Keaton in Metro feature comedy, 'Three Ages,' which comes to the Queen's Theatre today. Other cast included Wallace Beery, Joe Roberts, Lillian Lawrence and Horace 'Cupid' Morgan. The film is directed by Buster Keaton and Eddie…