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: 1923-12-24 - 1923-12-24
Summary:

There is always a good show at the Coronet: Commencing today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, all the Kids in the filmland in 'Penrod.' A Xmas carol at the Star: Charles Olive supported by a talented boys' choir in 'Scrooge.' Also Jack Pickford in 'Bill Apperson's…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-26 - 1923-12-26
Summary:

There is always a good show at the Coronet: Commencing today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, all the Kids in the filmland in 'Penrod.' A Xmas carol at the Star: Charles Olive supported by a talented boys' choir in 'Scrooge.' Also Jack Pickford in 'Bill Apperson's…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-02 - 1924-01-02
Summary:

The Coronet: 'Peg o' My Heart,' tonight at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15. The Star: Tonight only at 5.30 & 9.15, 'Penrod.' Tomorrow only, Jackie Codgan [sic] in 'Trouble.' The Grand: Tonight and tomorrow, Catherine Calvert in 'Dead Men Tell No Tales.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-11 - 1924-01-11
Summary:

The Coronet: Starting tonight at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15, D. W. Griffith's 'Birth of a Nation.' Price details included. The Star: Tonight till Saturday at 5.30 & 9.15, 'Forbidden Fruit.' Price details included. The Grand: At 9.15 p.m., Jackie Coogan in 'Trouble.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-06
Summary:

In the Queen's Theatre, from tonight to Thursday, featuring Gaston Glass, Ruth Clifford, Stuart Holmes, Miriam Cooper and Ethel Shannon in the 'Daughters of the Rich,' a story of American dollars, based on the novel by Edgar Saltus. Smoke Turner who made a hit in 'The Four…

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Headline: Cinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-27
Summary:

Mae Marsh, who has starred in 'Birth of a Nation' and 'Intolerance,' is now supported by Alec. B Francis and Niles Welch in 'The Face in the Dark' which will be put on at the Queen's Theatre tonight till Thursday. Film plot included. First National's…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-27
Summary:

From tonight till Thursday, Queen's Theatre will be screening the thrilling melodrama 'The Face in the Dark' featuring Mae Marsh who is famous for her roles in 'The Birth of a Nation' and 'Intolerance.' She has also been compared with world-famous Ellen Terry.…

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Headline: Cinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-28
Summary:

The Face In The Dark' will be screened till Thursday at the Queen's Theatre. Mae Marsh, who acted in 'Intolerance' and 'Birth of a Nation,' is the heroine of the film. No words of praise can be sufficient to extol Norma Talmadge's performance in 'The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-29
Summary:

Tonight, Queen's Theatre will be screening 'The Face in the Dark' featuring Mae Marsh who is famous for her roles in 'The Birth of a Nation' and 'Intolerance.' Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-27
Summary:

Mothers-in-Law' will be screened at the Queen's Theatre from today till Monday. The film starred Gaston Glass, Ruth Clifford, Josef Swickard who will be remembered for 'The Four Horsemen,' and also with Marie Curtis and Edith Yorke. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-27
Summary:

From today till Monday, Queen's Theatre will be screening 'Mothers-in-Law' at the 5:15 and 9:15 performances. The film will satisfy not only those who see it as a diversion from routine life but also those who perceive the moral of the story and measure its influence on human…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-16
Summary:

White Tiger,' a Universal picture, commences a brief run at the Queen's Theatre, starring Priscilla Dean. She was supported by Wallace Beery, of 'The Four Horsemen,' 'Robin Hood' and 'The Flame of Life'; Raymond Griffith and Matt Moore.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-17
Summary:

White Tiger,' is the current attraction of Queen's Theatre. The film starred Priscilla Dean, Wallace Beery, Raymond Griffith and Matt Moore. Beery was remembered for his acting in 'Robin Hood' and 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.' Film plot included.

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Headline: White Tiger'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-17
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is currently screening 'White Tiger' featuring Priscilla Dean. The cast also includes Raymond Griffith, Matt Moore and Wallace Beery. Beery is famous for his performance in 'Robin Hood' and 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.' Film synopsis…

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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: 1925-02-09 - 1925-02-12
Summary:

Alice Terry in Turn to the Right by Rex Ingram, the producer of 'The Four Horsemen' [sic]. Also, Manila Vaudeville Co. February 12 remarks: Tomorrow, George Walch [sic] in 'Serenade,' a First National attraction. Miss Tamara Baraonelli performs.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-09 - 1925-02-11
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Alice Terry in 'Turn to the Right,' by Rex Ingram, the producer of 'The Four Horsemen' [sic]. Also at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Manila Vaudeville Co. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-10
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening 'Turn to the Right,' a Metro production, today. The story is authored by Winchell Smith and John E. Hazzard and the screen version is presented by John Golden and Marcus Loew. The film is a Rex Ingram production and is directed by the creator of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-11
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is screening 'Turn to the Right.' The story is authored by Winchell Smith and John [sic] E. Hazzard and the screen version is presented by John Golden. Its celluloid version is presented by John Golden and Marcus Loew. The film is a Rex Ingram production,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-13
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening an R. A. Walsh-First National attraction, 'Serenade,' starring George Walsh and Miriam Cooper who is famous for her performances in 'The Birth of a Nation' and in 'Intolerance.' In addition to the screening of 'Serenade,…