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

The pick of the pictures: First National Pictures present Strongheart, the wonder dog in 'The Silent Call.' Star Motion Picture Co. presents 'The Betrayer,' another big Chinese Masterpiece. January 9 remarks: Norma Talmadge in her latest picture 'Within the Law' in…

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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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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-10 - 1925-01-14
Summary:

Norma Talmadge in her latest picture 'Within the Law' from the famous American play by Bayard Veiller. The Versatile Four performs. January 12 remarks: 'Within the Law,' this famous American drama is fourth in Norma's new series of super specials which commenced with…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-12
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is screening the First National attraction 'Within the Law' featuring Norma Talmadge.

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-13
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is screening the First National attraction 'Within the Law' featuring Norma Talmadge and Jack Mulhall. Film synopsis 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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-29 - 1925-01-31
Summary:

Souvenir tickets - no blanks. Each ticket entitled to a prize. Gold watches, toys, perfumes, confectionery etc. Manila Vaudeville Co. and Mary Philbin, the 'Merry-Go-Round' Girl in 'Fools Highway,' a Universal-Jewel De Luxe.

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-30
Summary:

Commencing today, Queen's Theatre will be screening the new Universal-Jewel production 'Fools' Highway' starring Mary Philbin who is remembered for her role in 'Merry-Go-Round.' The story is adapted from Owen Kildare's famous life-story of the Bowery, 'My…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-14 - 1925-03-14
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, First National Pictures present Dorothy Gish and Richard Barthelmess in Joseph Hergesheimer's 'The Bright Shawl.' A John S. Robertson production in 8 reels. March 16 remarks: Coming! Murray, the Handcuff King. March 17 remarks: Katherin [sic] MacDonald in…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-18 - 1925-03-19
Summary:

First appearance of Murray, the Australian Handcuff King featuring 'The $5000 Trunk Mystery.' Also, showing Katherin [sic] MacDonald in 'The Beautiful Liar,' a First National attraction.

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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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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-20 - 1925-03-21
Summary:

For Friday and Saturday, Murray, the Australian Handcuff King. Also, showing Katherin [sic] MacDonald in 'The Beautiful Liar,' a First National attraction. March 21 remarks: Mae Murray in 'Fascination.'