A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-16 - 1924-05-17
Summary:

Commencing May 16th to 19th, Chefalo and Palermo company. Also Metro picture shows, Milton Sills in 'The Forgotten Law' in 7 parts. The most forceful photodrama of a decade at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., a Fox serial 'The Bride 13' 1st and 2nd episodes. Booking at the theatre. Price…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-17
Summary:

Chefalo and Palermo, the noted magicians, are opening a four-day season at the Queen 's Theatre. Palermo will always be remembered for the staging of the 'Garden of Mystery' previously seen in this Colony. Genuine sympathy and real intelligence are displayed by the cast of '…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-19 - 1924-05-19
Summary:

Tonight, Chefalo and Palermo. At 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Forgotten Law,' a Metro picture. At 7.15, a Fox serial, 'The Bride 13' 1st and 2nd episodes. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-20 - 1924-05-22
Summary:

Commencing today (Tuesday) 20th until Thursday, 22nd May at 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Chefalo and Palermo. Picture shows at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Al Lincoln in 'Determination.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Bride 13' episodes 3 and 4. Booking at theatre. Price details included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-20
Summary:

A scenic gem is, without exaggeration, the most fitting description of 'Determination,' the ten-reel feature which starts at the Queen's Theatre today for a few days' run. Film synopsis included. One of the most ambitious scenes is that of a Paris night club where the elite…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-27 - 1924-05-29
Summary:

Commencing 27th to 29th May at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mae Marsh in 'Face in the Dark.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Bride 13' episodes 7 and 8. Usual prices. Booking at theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-30 - 1924-05-31
Summary:

Commencing 30th May to 2nd June at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. 'Youth to Youth,' an unbeatable combination played by a distinguished cast, headed by Billie Dove at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. Also a Fox serial, 'The Bride 13' episodes 9 and 10. Usual prices. Booking at theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-02 - 1924-06-02
Summary:

Tonight (2nd June) at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Youth to Youth,' an unbeatable combination played by a distinguished cast, headed by Billie Dove. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., a Fox serial, the 'Bride 13' episodes 9 and 10. Usual prices. Booking at theatre.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-17 - 1924-06-19
Summary:

A successful motion picture must have a laugh, a tear, a thought. That's why you'll be highly pleased with Mae Marsh in her very latest production, 'Nobody's Kid,' adapted from Kate Langley Bosher's novel. To see her is to love her. Beginning Tuesday 17th to…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-27 - 1924-06-30
Summary:

Commencing 27th to 30th June at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a Gasnier production with Gaston Glass and Ruth Clifford in 'Mother-in-Law.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Bride 13' episodes 14 and 15.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-01 - 1924-07-01
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a Gasnier production with Gaston Glass and Ruth Clifford in 'Mothers-in-Law,' a story of a wife who forgot and of a mother who made her remember. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Bride 13' episodes 14 and 15.

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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…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-31
Summary:

Mary Philbin appears in her first big starring feature for Universal at the Queen's Theatre, where 'Fools Highway,' a spectacular adaptation of Owen Kildare's famous novel 'My Mamie Rose,' opened yesterday for a four days' run. The little Irish who scored a…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-17 - 1925-03-17
Summary:

Today positively last shows at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures presents Dorothy Gish and Richard Barthelmess in 'The Bright Shawl,' a John S. Robertson production. Tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., first appearance in Hongkong, Murray, the handcuff king. Also…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-17 - 1925-03-20
Summary:

Tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15, a big double attraction, a splendid picture and a first-class vaudeville act. First appearance of Murray, the Australian handcuff king featuring '$5000 Trunk Mystery' and many other tricks. Also showing Katherine MacDonald in 'The Beautiful Liar,' a…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-18 - 1925-03-19
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., first appearance of Murray, the Australian handcuff king featuring 'The $5000 Trunk Mystery' and other tricks. Also showing Katherine MacDonald in 'The Beautiful Liar,' a First National picture. Prices of admission: at 5.15 and 9.15, $1.50, $1.00…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-19
Summary:

Large and appreciative audiences greeted Murray, the famous Australian handcuff expert and escapologist when he made his bow last night at the Queen's Theatre. His feature trick, called 'The $5000 Trunk Mystery' was the piece de resistance. The picture programme is headed by a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-20
Summary:

Murray continues to mystify audiences at the Queen's Theatre. Miss MacDonald, who will be remembered by hundreds of thousands of film fans for her work in 'Passion's Playground,' 'My Lady's Latchkey,' 'Stranger Than Fiction' and other well-known…