A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-29 - 1925-01-31
Summary:

Souvenir tickets - no blanks. Each ticket entitled to a prize. Gold watches, toys, perfumes, confectionery etc. Manila Vaudeville Co. and Mary Philbin, the 'Merry-Go-Round' Girl in 'Fools Highway,' a Universal-Jewel De Luxe.

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-30
Summary:

Commencing today, Queen's Theatre will be screening the new Universal-Jewel production 'Fools' Highway' starring Mary Philbin who is remembered for her role in 'Merry-Go-Round.' The story is adapted from Owen Kildare's famous life-story of the Bowery, 'My…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-14 - 1925-03-14
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, First National Pictures present Dorothy Gish and Richard Barthelmess in Joseph Hergesheimer's 'The Bright Shawl.' A John S. Robertson production in 8 reels. March 16 remarks: Coming! Murray, the Handcuff King. March 17 remarks: Katherin [sic] MacDonald in…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-18 - 1925-03-19
Summary:

First appearance of Murray, the Australian Handcuff King featuring 'The $5000 Trunk Mystery.' Also, showing Katherin [sic] MacDonald in 'The Beautiful Liar,' a First National attraction.

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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…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-19
Summary:

Large and appreciative audiences greet Murray, the famous Australian Handcuff King, and Escapologist when he made his bow last night at the Queen's Theatre. The Picture programme is a First National picture entitled 'The Beautiful Liar,' featuring Katherine MacDonald.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-20 - 1925-03-21
Summary:

For Friday and Saturday, Murray, the Australian Handcuff King. Also, showing Katherin [sic] MacDonald in 'The Beautiful Liar,' a First National attraction. March 21 remarks: Mae Murray in 'Fascination.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-20
Summary:

Murray, the great Australian Handcuff King and Escapecologist continues to perform at Queen's Theatre. Miss Katherine MacDonald, with previous work included 'Passion's Playground,' 'My Lady's Latchkey,' 'Stranger Than Fiction,' now plays a dual role…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-20
Summary:

Murray continues to entertain audiences at the Queen's Theatre. Today and tomorrow, the theatre will be screening 'The Beautiful Liar' featuring Miss MacDonald who is famous for her performances in 'Passion's Playground,' 'My Lady's Latchkey,' '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-21
Summary:

Murray, the Australian handcuff king, concludes a few days engagement at the Queen's Theatre. There is also First National picture entitled 'The Beautiful Liar,' featuring Katherine MacDonald, shown today.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-21
Summary:

Murray, the Australian handcuff King, concludes a four days' engagement at the Queen's Theatre tonight. The theatre will also be screening a First National picture entitled 'The Beautiful Liar' in the same programme.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-09 - 1925-05-12
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., tomorrow (Sunday) at 6, 7.30 and 9.15, Maurice Tourneur presents Madge Bellamy, John Bowers and Frank Keenan in 'Lorna Donne,' screen version of R. D. Blackmore's famous story. Also Ben Turpin in 'Home Made Movie,' a Mack Sennett…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-09 - 1925-05-12
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, tomorrow at 6.00, 7.30 and 9.15, Maurice Tourneur presents Madge Bellamy, John Bowers and Frank Keenan in 'Lorna Doone,' the screen version of R. D. Blackmore's famous story. Also, Ben Turpin in 'Home Made Movie,' a Mack Sennett comedy…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-12
Summary:

Richard Barthelmess in 'The Seventh Day,' will be the attraction at the Queen's Theatre tomorrow. Film plot included.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-13 - 1925-05-15
Summary:

Wednesday to Friday, May 13th to 15th 1925, at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures presents Richard Barthelmess in 'The Seventh Day,' directed by Henry King. Also Hal Roach presents His Rascals in 'Stage Fright,' an 'Our Gang' comedy in 2 parts.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-13
Summary:

Richard Barthelmess in 'The Seventh Day,' coming to the Queen's Theatre today. Also starring Louise Huff. Film plot included.