A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-05
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is screening the Gasnier production, entitled 'The Hero,' featuring Barbara La Marr, for the last time tonight. Tomorrow, another Gasnier production 'Daughters of the Rich' will be presented at all performances. The cast includes Gaston Glass, Miriam…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-07
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening 'Daughters of the Rich,' today and tomorrow. Directed by Gasnier, the film is a sequel to 'Rich Men's Wives' and 'Poor Men's Wives.' A comedy entitled 'The Sailor' caters for the light side.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-08
Summary:

For the last time tonight, 'Daughters of the Rich' will be screened at the Queen's Theatre. Tomorrow, Irene Castle, the popular film star will be seen in 'Slim Shoulders.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-20
Summary:

From today until Monday, the Queen's Theatre will be screening a Gasnier production 'Maytime.' The film features twelve of Hollywood's prettiest beauties and some scenes of the film remind one of the sets of 'Daughters of the Rich.' The film stars Ethel Shannon and…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-23 - 1925-03-25
Summary:

Today to Wednesday, Metro Pictures Corporation presents Mae Murry and Creighton Hale in 'Fascination' in eight parts. Also 'Vodavil' No. 7. March 25 remarks: Buster Keaton in 'Three Ages' 6 parts.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-26 - 1925-03-28
Summary:

Today till Saturday, Metro Pictures Corp. presents Buster Keaton in 'Three Ages.' Also, 'Be Reasonable,' a new Mack Sennett comedy in 2 parts. March 28 remarks: March 30th, First National Pictures present 'The Rosary.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-27
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is now showing the first feature-length comedy entitled 'Three Ages' featuring Buster Keaton. The film includes a scene of Colosseum whose set cost a huge sum. The cast includes Margaret Leahy, Wallace Beery as the villain, Joe Roberts, Lillian Lawrence and Horace…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-25 - 1925-04-25
Summary:

Today April 25th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., tomorrow Sunday, April 26th 9.15 p.m., a full 2 ½ hours performance, Carter the magician and his coy of talented entertainers. See and hear Miss Evelyn Maxwell. Prices $3.00, $2.00, $1.00 and 50 cents. Booking at the Theatre. Telephone Central 4636. Today…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-10-22 - 1925-10-24
Summary:

Tonight till Saturday, Laura La Plante in 'The Teaser' with Pat O'Malley. Also Tod Sanborn, the Xylophone King in classical and Jazz selections and Gaumont Graphics 15th anniversary no. Illustration included.