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: 1924-07-16 - 1924-07-19
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Carl Laemmle presents Priscilla Dean in 'White Tiger' featuring Wallace Beery, Matt Moore, Roy Griffith and others. Ring up C. 4636. Booking at Theatre. July 19 Remarks: Sunday at 6, 7.15 and 9.15, Viola Dana in 'The 14th Lover.'

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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-19 - 1924-07-19
Summary:

Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Priscilla Dean in 'White Tiger.' Sunday at 6.00, 7.15 and 9.15, Viola Dana in 'The 14th Lover.' See one or both.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-19
Summary:

Viola Dana and Jack Mulhall starred in a film entitled 'The Fourteenth Lover,' which is the recent feature in Queen's Theatre. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-19
Summary:

The Fourteenth Lover,' which will be shown at the Queen's Theatre tomorrow till Tuesday, concerns a fickle flapper, Vi Marchmont, played by Viola Dana. Film synopsis included. Viola's acting, as proved by recent successes at the Queen's, is such that interest is always…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-21 - 1924-07-21
Summary:

Viola Dana in 'The 14th Lover.' Phone C. 4636. Booking at theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-21
Summary:

The Fourteenth Lover,' starring Viola Dana, will be shown for the last time at Queen's Theatre. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-21
Summary:

There is little exaggeration in stating that only a few screen actresses can play a certain type of role better than demure Viola Dana. In 'The Fourteenth Lover' which finishes a successful run at Queen's Theatre tomorrow, Viola Dana is again just her lovable self and the picture…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-21 - 1924-07-22
Summary:

To miss Viola Dana in 'The 14th Lover.' Ring up C. 4636. Booking at Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-22 - 1924-07-22
Summary:

Last shows today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The 14th Lover.' Let Viola Dana tell her story in her latest success. Phone C. 4636. Booking at theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-13
Summary:

In Viola Dana's latest success, which opens for a short season at the Queen's Theatre tonight, she depicts a tom-boy role. 'Love in the Dark' has many unexpected turns. This picture has the appealing tenderness of 'The $5 Baby,' the exquisite drama of 'Seeing…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-27 - 1924-10-29
Summary:

Today only, October 27th 1924 at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the last showing of Robert W. Chambers' famous novel, 'The Common Law.' Tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Gloria Swanson in 'The Affairs of Anatol,' Cecil B. DeMille's production. Both pictures at ordinary prices.…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-28 - 1924-10-29
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday (two days only) October 28th and 29th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Gloria Swanson in 'The Affairs of Anatol,' Cecil B. DeMille's greatest production. Prices of admission: 5.15 p.m., 80, 50 and 30 cents; 9.15 p.m., $1.20, 80 and 40 cents. Thursday, October 30th,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-29
Summary:

A good story with a swiftly moving plot, a popular star, gorgeous settings and costumes, are promised in 'The Moth,' a Selznick special which comes to the Queen's Theatre tomorrow. The story was written by William Dana Orcutt. Supporting Norma Talmadge are a bevy of players…