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: 1924-11-26
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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-26
Summary:

Yesterday, Queen's Theatre screened 'The Golden Gift' starring Alice Lake, the youthful Metro star. The cast also includes John Bowers, Harriett Hammond, Joseph [sic] Swickard, Bridgetta Clark, Louis Dumar, Geoffrey Webb and Camilla Clark. The film will be shown for the last time…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-26
Summary:

The Golden Gift,' which was shown yesterday at the Queen's Theatre, is a thrilling drama of love and power, with Alice Lake, the youthful Metro star, as the central figure in this story of the clash between love of career and love of a child. Film synopsis included. As a leading man,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-27 - 1924-11-29
Summary:

Thur. to Sun., Nov. 27th to 30th at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National presents Lewis Stone in 'The Golden Snare,' from the famous novel by James Oliver Curwood. Also, Buster Keaton in 'The Play House.' Price details included.

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Headline: Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
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 present Lewis Stone in 'The Golden Snare' from the famous novel by James Oliver Curwood. Also Buster Keaton in 'The Play House.' Prices of admission: at 5.15 p.m., 80 cents,…

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

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

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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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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-27
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening 'The Golden Snare' which is based on James Oliver Curwood's story. The scenes of the picture are laid at the Arctic barrens. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-27
Summary:

The Golden Snare,' declared by many to be James Oliver Curwood's best and most thrilling story of the Far North, will be the screen attraction at the Queen's Theatre today. Lewis Stone is the featured player. Ruth Renick has the feminine lead. Other well-known players in the cast…

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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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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-28
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening David Hartford's production of 'The Golden Snare.' The photodrama is based on James Oliver Curwood's story of the far north. The scenes are laid at the Arctic barrens.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-28
Summary:

Teaming with that mystery, suspense and fascination which mark the vigorous and refreshing James Oliver Curwood stories of the Far North, 'The Golden Snare,' which was shown at the Queen's Theatre last night, is the best screen version yet made of any of the author's works.…

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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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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: 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: 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…