A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Cinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-22
Summary:

The Virginian' is to be screened at the Queen's Theatre. 'Something to Think About,' directed by Cecil B. DeMille, starred by Elliott Dexter, will be screened at the Star. Film plot included. 'Kindred of the Dust' opened at Coronet Theatre today. The film starred…

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Headline: Cinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-23
Summary:

The Virginians' is to be screened at the Queen's Theatre. Film plot included. 'Something To Think About,' directed by Cecil B. de Mille, was put on at the Star Theatre last night. Gloria Swanson gives a clever performance. 'Kindred of the Dust,' showing at the…

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Headline: Cinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-24
Summary:

The Virginian' [sic], the Preferred Picture production, will be on at the Queen's Theatre till Monday. 'Something to Think About,' starred by Gloria Swanson, will be on for the last time at the Star tonight. 'Kindred of the Dust' will be screened at the Coronet for…

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Headline: Scaramouche'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-20
Summary:

Rafael Sabatini, the author of 'Scaramouche,' which in its screen form, as produced by Rex Ingram, for Metro, opens at the Queen's Theatre tomorrow. The principal actors were Alice Terry, Lewis Stone and Ramon Novarro, who had appeared in 'Prisoner of Zenda.' Plot and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-26
Summary:

Scaramouche,' produced by Rex Ingram, for Metro, which based on Rafael Sabatini's story, now showing at the Queen's Theatre for last time. The principal actors were Alice Terry, Lewis Stone and Ramon Novarro, who had appeared in 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' Plot and…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-30 - 1925-03-30
Summary:

Monday to Thursday, March 30 to April 2 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures presents Lewis Stone, Jane Novak, Wallace Beery and Robert Gordon in 'The Rosary,' an adaption of Edward Rose's famous play of the same name. Coming here soon, 'Rupert of…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-31 - 1925-04-02
Summary:

Today to Thursday, March 31 to April 2 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures presents Lewis Stone, Jane Novak, Wallace Beery and Robert Gordon in 'The Rosary,' an adaption of Edward Rose's famous play of the same name. Also Buster Keaton in 'Electric…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-02
Summary:

The Prisoner of Zenda,' a Metro production, had a successful run last year, and it is prophesied that the Selznick Distributing Corporation's Rupert of Henizau, which opens at the Queen's Theatre tomorrow will out-distance all previous photoplay winners. Directed by Victor Heerman…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-07-06 - 1925-07-07
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15, 'Her Husband's Friend.' Also Baby Peggy in 'The Flower Girl,' Jack Dempsey in 'Officer 999' and our own Topical.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-07-18 - 1925-07-21
Summary:

Today at all shows, tomorrow at 6, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Cecil B. DeMille presents Gloria Swanson in 'Something to Think About' in 7 parts. Prices of admission: 5.15, $1.20, 80 cents and 40 cents; 9.15, $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents. July 20-21 Remarks: Wednesday, July 22, Nell Shipman in…

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Headline: The Queen's
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-08-04 - 1925-08-05
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday, August 4th and 5th, Madge Bellamy supported by Oscar, the Elephant in 'The Soul of the Beast,' together with 'Sunday Calm,' a 2-reel Our Gang comedy and our own Topical. Change of programme every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. Pictures shown at the Queen…

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Headline: The Queen's
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-08-06 - 1925-08-08
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, August 6th to 8th, Douglas MacLean in 'The Hottentot.' Added attraction: Felix, the Cat in 'The Goat Getter,' latest Topical and Prizma Colour.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-08-17 - 1925-08-17
Summary:

Today only, Monte Blue in 'Loving Lies,' 'Excuse My Glove' and our own Topical.

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Headline: Queen's
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-08-24 - 1925-08-24
Summary:

Today only at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Lila Lee in 'The Midnight Girl.' Also Christy [sic] comedy and Topical film. Tomorrow, 'The Unknown Purple.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-10-07 - 1925-10-10
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, Harold Lloyd in 'Hot Water.' Added attractions: our own Topical film; 'Felix in Fairyland'; Our Gang in 'Derby Day'; 'Memories' in Prizma Colour; Professor Gonzales and the Queen's orchestra, Andres at the Orgapian.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-12-21 - 1925-12-21
Summary:

Queen's: Today only, Viola Dana in 'Crinoline and Romance,' our own Topical and Our Gang in 'High Society.' Star: Today only, 'The Shepherd King' in 10 reels. World: Hall Caine's famous melodrama, 'The Christian.'