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: 1924-08-23 - 1924-08-23
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.00, 7.00 and 9.15 p.m., the Star Motion Picture presents 'The Grandson' in 10 reels. Sunday matinee at 6.00 p.m., Betty Compson in 'Prisoners of Love.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-25
Summary:

Betty Compson, whose meteoric rise in the cinema world as the result of her remarkable portrayal in 'The Miracle Man,' will be seen in 'Prisoners of Love,' the attraction at the Queen's Theatre, till Thursday. Others in the cast include Ralph Lewis, Roy Stewart, Clara…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-25 - 1924-08-27
Summary:

Commencing Monday 25 to Thursday 28 August at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Betty Compson in 'Prisoners of Love.' Cinema-goers must not fail to see it. Book your seats early. Phone C. 4636. Booking at Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-28 - 1924-08-28
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Betty Compson in 'Prisoners of Love.' Cinema-goers must not fail to see it. Book your seats early. Usual prices. Phone C. 4636. Booking at Theatre.

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Headline: Broadway Rose'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-22
Summary:

With Mae Murray in the stellar role of 'Broadway Rose,' which comes to the Queen's Theatre today. The beautiful Metro star was starred in 'Peacock Alley' and 'Fascination.' 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: 1925-03-18 - 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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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-23
Summary:

Mae Murray has again shown the possibilities of the romantic, rapidly-moving and highly dramatic brand of picture play in a Tiffany production under Metro release, 'Fascination,' presented by Robert Z. Leonard, which opened yesterday at the Queen's Theatre. Her previous Metro…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-23 - 1925-03-24
Summary:

Today to Wednesday, March 23rd to 25th at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Metro Pictures Corporation presents Mae Murray and Creighton Hale in 'Fascination.' Also 'Vodavil' No. 7. Prices of admission: at 5.15, $1.20, $1.00 and 60 cents; 9.15, $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-24
Summary:

Mae Murray's newest Metro release, 'Fascination,' presented by Robert Z. Leonard, is showing at the Queen's Theatre. The interior setting was designed by Charles Cadwallader. Murray's previous picture was 'Peacock Alley.' Plot and production highlights included…

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

Fascination,' the latest Mae Murray production, which is presented by Robert Z. Leonard, is now running for the last time today at the Queen's Theatre. Miss Murray previous Metro screen success was 'Peacock Alley' from a story of Ouida Bergere. 'Fascination' is…

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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: 1925-04-16 - 1925-04-16
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15, Alice Lake in 'Body and Soul' and 'Bow Wow,' a Mack Sennett comedy in 2 parts. Tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15, Nazimova and Valentino in 'Camille.' Coming here soon, Carter, the great magician.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-17
Summary:

Camille,' the Nazimova production which will be shown today at the Queen's Theatre. Starring Rudolph Valentino. Nazimova follows the tradition that has led nearly all the great actresses to give it a place in their repertoire; the tradition of stage actress Bernhardt, Eleanora Duse.…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-17 - 1925-04-20
Summary:

Friday to Monday, April 17th to 20th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Nazimova and Rudolph Valentino in 'Camille.' Also 'Blacksmith,' a Buster Keaton comedy in 2 parts. Coming here, April 24th, Carter, the great magician and his troupe of European entertainers.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-18
Summary:

Camille' was shown yesterday at the Queen's Theatre. In 'Camille' Nazimova has done for the silver screen what Bernhardt, Eleanora Duse, Clara Morris, Olga Nethersole and Ethel Barrymore did for the stage. Film plot included. Carter, the Magician and his company have been…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-20
Summary:

Camille,' the Nazimova production now being shown for the last time at the Queen's Theatre, is the inimitable Russian star's modernized version of the famous story of Alexander Dumas, the younger. Film plot included.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-27 - 1925-04-30
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15, Carter the magician and his company of talented entertainers. See and hear Miss Evelyn Maxwell. Prices: $3, $2, $1 and 50 cents. Tel. C. 4636. April 28 Remarks: At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Richard Barthelmess and Dorothy Gish in 'Bright Shawl.' April 29 & 30…