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…

2
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: 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: 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: 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.

8
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.

9
Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-06 - 1924-11-06
Summary:

Bought and Paid For.' Where?

10
Headline: The Queen's
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-08 - 1924-11-14
Summary:

November 11, 12, 13 and 14 at 9.15 p.m., performance on these four days will be donated by us to Earl Haig's fund for 'ex-servicemen' showing a Paramount super-production, 'Bought and Paid For' with Agnes Ayres and Jack Holt. Come and enjoy a good picture and help to…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-10
Summary:

George Broadhurst's 'Bought and Paid For,' now has the William de Mille screen version of it, which comes to the Queen's Theatre today. Paramount stars Agnes Ayres and Jack Holt are the lead, with supporting included Walter Hiers, Leah [sic] Wyant and George Kuwa. The…

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-11
Summary:

George Broadhurst's 'Bought and Paid For,' now has the William de Mille screen version of it, which comes to the Queen's Theatre today, probably will thrill even more effectively. Paramount stars Agnes Ayres and Jack Holt are the lead, with supporting included Walter Hiers,…

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-12
Summary:

Bought and Paid For,' featuring Agnes Ayres and Jack Holt, which William de Mille has translated to the screen as a Paramount picture, from the famous stage success by George Broadhurst, was shown at the Queen's Theatre. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-14
Summary:

The final showing of 'Bought and Paid For,' a William de Mille Paramount production featuring Agnes Ayres and Jack Holt, will be given at the Queen's Theatre today.

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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'…

17
Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-09 - 1925-02-11
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Alice Terry in 'Turn to the Right,' by Rex Ingram, the producer of 'The Four Horsemen' [sic]. Also at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Manila Vaudeville Co. Illustration included.

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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: 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…