A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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: 1925-03-02 - 1925-03-02
Summary:

Today last performances at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Goldwyn Pictures Corporation presents Lon Chaney in 'The Blind Bargain.' Tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., special engagement, Miss Kitty Barlow, England's favourite musical comedy star in songs and stories, and Miss Irene…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-02
Summary:

Lon Chaney plays one of the most remarkable roles of his spectacular career, in 'A Blind Bargain,' which is now showing in the Queen's Theatre. Lon Chaney plays two roles – one a polished suave physician and the other is a hunchback. Tomorrow a new picture, 'The Invisible…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-03 - 1925-03-04
Summary:

Tuesday to Thursday, March 3rd to 5th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., special engagement: Kitty Barlow, England's favourite musical comedy star in songs and stories; Irene West, America's expert dancer. Also showing Anita Stewart in her most sumptuous production, 'The Invisible Fear,…

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

Not since the filming of 'In Old Kentucky' has Anita Stewart had such a strenuous time on a picture as that which confronted her in the making of 'The Invisible Fear,' a Louis B. Mayer First National attraction, which comes to the Queen's Theatre today. The story is by…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-05
Summary:

Anita Stewart, the star of 'The Invisible Fear,' an Associated First National attraction which is now delighting large audiences at the Queen's Theatre, is not seen as just an ordinary murderess. In his treatment of Madge Tyrone's scenario, Director Edwin Carew [sic] has…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-06 - 1925-03-06
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures presents Anita Stewart in her most sumptuous production, 'The Invisible Fear.' Also Screen Snapshot No.9. Next change, Saturday, March 7, Mady Christians in 'My Love Is Sadly Shining,' a romance of the French…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-06
Summary:

The Invisible Fear,' an Anita Stewart starring vehicle, which was directed by Edwin Carewe, contains some beautiful sets which are highly artistic features. In spite of Shakespeare's immortal remark about the play being the thing, Mr. Carewe believes that a bit of action or a good…

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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…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-21 - 1925-03-21
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the most sentimental acts ever presented in Hongkong, Murray in 'Australian Figure 8 Irons' and 'Challenge Rope Tie-Up,' and many other new tricks. Also showing Katherine MacDonald in 'The Beautiful Liar.' Tomorrow (Sunday) at 6.00…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-21
Summary:

Murray, the Australian escapologist on a world tour, concludes a four days' engagement at the Queen's Theatre tonight. There is also a First National picture entitled 'The Beautiful Liar' shown in the same programme. Katherine MacDonald, the American beauty, plays two parts…