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: 1924-05-06
Summary:

In the Queen's Theatre, from tonight to Thursday, featuring Gaston Glass, Ruth Clifford, Stuart Holmes, Miriam Cooper and Ethel Shannon in the 'Daughters of the Rich,' a story of American dollars, based on the novel by Edgar Saltus. Smoke Turner who made a hit in 'The Four…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-27
Summary:

Mothers-in-Law' will be screened at the Queen's Theatre from today till Monday. The film starred Gaston Glass, Ruth Clifford, Josef Swickard who will be remembered for 'The Four Horsemen,' and also with Marie Curtis and Edith Yorke. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-28
Summary:

Captain [sic] acting and sympathetic treatment of the respective parts seemed to be the keynote of what was shown by the stars in 'Mothers-in-Law' which opened at the Queen's Theatre last night. This Gasnier served a double purpose. Firstly, there were members of the audience who…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-16
Summary:

White Tiger,' a Universal picture, commences a brief run at the Queen's Theatre, starring Priscilla Dean. She was supported by Wallace Beery, of 'The Four Horsemen,' 'Robin Hood' and 'The Flame of Life'; Raymond Griffith and Matt Moore.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-17
Summary:

White Tiger,' is the current attraction of Queen's Theatre. The film starred Priscilla Dean, Wallace Beery, Raymond Griffith and Matt Moore. Beery was remembered for his acting in 'Robin Hood' and 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.' Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-17
Summary:

Priscilla Dean, famous in the cinema world for her acting in 'The Flame of Life,' plays the role of a beautiful queen of the underworld in a Universal picture styled 'White Tiger,' which opened at the Queen's Theatre last night and will be shown till Saturday night.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-18
Summary:

Just what an 'automatic chess player' is will be explained to those who, as yet, have not availed themselves of the opportunity to see the Universal screen classic, 'The White Tiger,' which will be presented at the Queen Theatre. Priscilla Dean is the star and local cinema…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-19 - 1925-01-20
Summary:

Monday to Wednesday, January 19-21 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., entire change of programme, Manila Vaudeville Co. presents Misses Miami, Dimples and Millie in latest songs and dances; The Alabama Bros. (Dick and Raymond), comedians. Also Constance Talmadge in 'Woman's Place,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-19
Summary:

In addition to a Paramount picture 'Beyond the Rocks,' featuring Gloria Swanson and Rodolph [sic] Valentino, a clever troupe of versatile artistes from Manila delighted the Queen's Theatre. The next three days, a First National attraction 'Woman's Place,' featuring…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-19
Summary:

In 'Woman's Place,' the First National attraction which comes to the Queen's Theatre today, Constance Talmadge is said to have been given a most interesting screen vehicle. The story was written by John Emerson and Anita Loos especially for the talented Constance. The…

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Headline: The Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-20 - 1925-01-20
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, Joseph M. Schenck presents Constance Talmadge in 'Woman's Place' by John Emerson and Anita Loos. Also Manila Vaudeville Co. presents Misses Miami, Dimples and Millie and the Alabama Bros in new songs and dances. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-20
Summary:

Woman's Place,' a Constance Talmadge picture, is the attraction at the Queen's Theatre this week. The supporting cast included Kenneth Harlan, Hassard Short, Florence Short, Ina Rorke, Marguerite Linden and Jack Connolly. This First National picture is directed by Victor Fleming,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-20
Summary:

Woman's Place,' a Constance Talmadge picture, is the attraction at the Queen's Theatre this week. 'Woman's Place' is an original story by John Emerson and Anita Loos. Constance goes in for politics in this picture. Kenneth Harlan is Constance's leading man. The…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-21 - 1925-01-21
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 only, Manila Vaudeville Co. Also Constance Talmadge in 'Woman's Place,' a First National attraction. Tomorrow, January 22nd, by special request, a new programme by Manila Vaudeville Co. and Mae Murray in 'Broadway Rose,' a Metro picture in 8 parts…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-21 - 1925-01-23
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 only, Manila Vaudeville Co. Also Constance Talmadge in 'Woman's Place,' a First National attraction. Tomorrow, January 22nd, by special request, a new programme by Manila Vaudeville Co. and Mae Murray in 'Broadway Rose,' a Metro picture in 8 parts…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-29 - 1925-01-20
Summary:

Monday to Wednesday, January 19-21 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Manila Vaudeville Co. presents Misses Miami, Dimple and Millie in latest songs and dances. The Alabama Bros. (Dick and Raymond), comedians. Also Constance Talmadge in 'Woman's Place,' a First National attraction…

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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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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-30 - 1925-01-30
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 Company and Mary Philbin, the 'Merry-Go-Round' girl in 'Fools Highway…

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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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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-31 - 1925-01-31
Summary:

Today to Monday, the 2nd February at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mary Philbin, the 'Merry-Go-Round' girl in 'Fools Highway,' a Universal-Jewel deluxe. Also today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Sunday at 9.15 p.m. only, Manila Vaudeville Company. Sunday at 6.00 p.m., 'Fools…