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: 1924-04-30 - 1924-04-30
Summary:

Opening on 1st of May. May 2nd to 5th at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., showing 'The Hero.' Admission: 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., box $7.20 (6 seats), dress circle 80 cents, stalls, 50 cents, 2nd class 30 cents; 5.15 p.m., $9.00, $1.00, 70 cents and 40 cents; 9.15 p.m., $12.00, $1.50, $1.00…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-30
Summary:

Hongkong's new theatre, one of the finest buildings of its kind in the Far East, will be thrown open to the public tomorrow, May 1, with a special programme. The handsome structure will seat 1,400 people with ease and comfort and is splendidly illuminated throughout. Striking as is its…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-01 - 1924-05-05
Summary:

Opening today, 1st of May. May 2nd to 5th at 2.30, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., showing a super-production, 'The Hero.' Sunday matinee at 6 p.m. Boxes, dress circle and stalls can be booked at the theatre. Price details included. May 3 Remarks: Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., a Panama picture, '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-01
Summary:

Such was the good fortune of some 50 Los Angeles youngsters who were given an opportunity to work in the Gasnier production of 'The Hero,' to be shown at the Queen's Theatre tomorrow. The leading actors in the film are Gaston Glass, the 'Hero,' Barbara La Marr, John…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-03
Summary:

Devoid of any unreal element, 'The Hero,' which is the main feature of the Queen's Theatre opening programme, presents a homely touch with a wide appeal. Barbara La Marr and Gaston Glass take the leading roles. 'The Hero' will be shown at all performances till Monday…

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

In 'The Hero' showing at the Queen's Theatre till Monday night, Barbara La Marr, Doris Pawn and Gaston Glass are supported by a well-chosen cast who harmonise well in the excellent settings. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-06
Summary:

Claimed by the distributors to be a sequel to 'Rich Men's Wives' and 'Poor Men's Wives,' that Gasnier production 'Daughters of the Rich,' which will have a run of three days at the Queen's Theatre from today. Gaston Glass, the hero in 'The Hero…

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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…

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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…