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: 1924-05-13 - 1924-05-15
Summary:

Commencing May 13th to 15th, Miss Genevieve Felix in 'The Lady of Monsoreau' in 7 parts. Also at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a charming dancing entertainment by 'The Olympia Follies.' The last two days. Admission: 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Box $15.00, Dress circle $2.00, stalls $1.50 and…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-15
Summary:

Today will see the final screening of Alexandre Dumas' 'The Lady of Monsoreau,' a colour-photoplay of France during the days of Henry VIII, at Queen's Theatre. 'The Forgotten Law' will be put on at the same theatre for a run of three days. The cast includes Alec B.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-16 - 1924-05-19
Summary:

Commencing May 16th to 19th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Chefalo and Palermo Company, the world's master magicians. Also Metro picture shows Milton Sills in 'The Forgotten Law' in 7 parts. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., a Fox serial, 'Bride 13,' 1st and 2nd episodes. Booking at…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-17
Summary:

Chefalo and Palermo will perform at Queen's Theatre today and tomorrow. While 'The Forgotten Law' and 'Bride 13' will also be screened.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-01
Summary:

Cecil B. de Mille assembled an 'all the talents' cast in the Paramount picture, 'The Affairs of Anatol,' which opens for a short run at the Queen's Theatre today. The cast included Wallace Reid, Gloria Swanson, Bebe Daniels, Wanda Hawley, Agnes Ayres, Elliot Dexter,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-01 - 1924-10-04
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Cecil B. DeMille in 'The Affairs of Anatol,' a Paramount picture, with Wallace Reid, Gloria Swanson, Bebe Daniels, Wanda Hawley, Agnes Ayres and Monte Blue. October 4 Remarks: Monday, October 6th, Metro presents 'Forget Me Not' with…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-02
Summary:

With a cast that includes Gloria Swanson, Wallace Reid, Bebe Daniels, Wanda Hawley and Monte Blue, Paramount has a just claim in describing 'The Affair of Anatol' as an all-star picture. Cecil B. de Mille can look back to this exquisite film as another of his earlier masterpieces. It…

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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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-26
Summary:

Alice Lake in her latest starring picture for Metro, 'The Golden Gift,' a Maxwell Karger production which was shown at the Queen's Theatre, gives one of the most powerful dramatic portrayals of her screen career. She was assisted by the cast of Bowers Harriett Hammond, Joseph [sic…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-27
Summary:

The Golden Snare,' a screen version of James Oliver Curwood story, under the direction of David Hartford for release by Associated First National comes to the Queen's Theatre for four days. Lewis S. Stone, who already featured in Curwood's picture included 'The River's…

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Headline: Queen's
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-27 - 1924-11-29
Summary:

Thursday to Sunday, November 27th to 30th at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures presents Lewis Stone in 'The Golden Snare' from the famous novel by James Oliver Curwood. Also Buster Keaton in 'The Play House' in 2 parts. Prices of admission: at 5.15, 80…

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Headline: The Queen's
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-27 - 1924-11-27
Summary:

Today at all shows, James Olives Curwood presents 'The Golden Snare,' featuring Lewis Stone, Ruth Renwick and Wallace Beery. At ordinary prices. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-28
Summary:

The Golden Snare,' a screen version of James Oliver Curwood story, under the direction of David Hartford, an Associated First National picture, was shown at the Queen's Theatre last night. Lewis Stone, Ruth Renick are the main players. 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: 1925-02-12 - 1925-02-16
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 only, positively the last performances of Manila Vaudeville Co. and Alice Terry and Jack Mulhall in a big Metro-Rex Ingram production. Tomorrow Friday, February 18th, George Walch in 'Serenade,' a First National attraction. Also Miss Tamara Baraonelli classical…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-17
Summary:

The Child Thou Gavest Me,' under the First National trademark, a John M. Stahl Productions, will be screened at the Queen's Theatre for four days. The picture featuring all-star cast included Lewis Stone, Barbara Castleton, Adele Farrington, William Desmond, Winter Hall and Richard…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-17 - 1925-02-18
Summary:

Tuesday to Friday, February 17th to 20th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures presents Barbara Castleton, Lewis Stone and William Desmond in 'The Child Thous Gavest Me.' Also Buster Keaton in 'The Haunted House.' Prices of admission: at 5.15, 80 cents, 50 cents and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-18
Summary:

The Child Thou Gavest Me,' a John M. Stahl production, released by First National, engaged a four-days screenings at the Queen's Theatre. Mr. Stahl has given the screen subject that exceeds even the high dramatic standard set by 'Sowing the Wind.' The picture featuring all-…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-19 - 1925-02-20
Summary:

Tuesday to Friday, February 17th to 20th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures present Barbara Castleton, Lewis Stone and William Desmond in 'The Child Thou Gavest Me.' Also Buster Keaton in 'The Haunted House.' Prices of admission: at 5.15, 80 cents, 50 cents and 30…