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: 1924-05-27
Summary:

Countless film features have been shown here with Norma Talmadge in the starring role. This is perfectly true of 'The Wonderful Thing,' a First National picture directed by Herbert Brenon. Harrison Ford is also in the film and there is also the novelty of a real American society leader…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-29
Summary:

For the last time tonight, Hongkong cinema-goers will have an opportunity of seeing 'The Face in the Dark' starring Mae Marsh who made such a hit in 'Birth of a Nation' and 'Intolerance.' 'The Face in the Dark' is the current feature at the Queen's…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-13
Summary:

Miriam Cooper, the actress who bewitched thousands by her portrayal of one of the Cameron sisters in 'The Birth of a Nation' and in 'Intolerance' will appear at the Queen's Theatre today in 'Serenade,' an R. A. Walsh-First National Attraction. Playing opposite…

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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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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-23 - 1925-03-24
Summary:

Today to Wednesday, March 23rd to 25th at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Metro Pictures Corporation presents Mae Murray and Creighton Hale in 'Fascination,' in 8 parts. Also 'Vod-a-Vil' no. 7. Prices of admission: at 5.15 p.m., $1.20, $1.00 and 60 cents; at 9.15 p.m., $1.50…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-23
Summary:

Mae Murray has again shown the possibilities of the romantic and dramatic brand of picture play. In her Metro release, 'Fascination,' presented by Robert Z. Leonard, which opened yesterday at the Queen's Theatre, the famous star has a picture even more vital and vivid than her…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-24
Summary:

In Mae Murray's newest Metro picture, 'Fascination,' which is presented by Robert Z. Leonard at the Queen's Theatre, most of the scenes are laid in Spain. The interior settings were designed by Charles Cadwallader, who built the Paris café scene for Miss Murray's…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-25 - 1925-03-25
Summary:

Last shows today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mae Murray and Creighton Hale in 'Fascination,' a Tiffany production in 8 parts. Tomorrow, March 26th, an all-comedy programme, Buster Keaton in 'Three Ages' in 6 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-25
Summary:

Fascination,' the latest Mae Murray production, which is presented by Z. Leonard, reveals the famous star in the most ambitious of her roles. No other character that she portrayed requires as much difficult emotional acting as 'Fascination,' which is running for the last time…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-16 - 1925-04-16
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Alice Lake in 'Body and Soul' and 'Bow Wow,' a Mack Sennett comedy in 2 parts. Tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Nazimova and Rudolph Valentino in 'Camille.' Coming here soon, Carter, the great magician.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-17 - 1925-04-18
Summary:

Friday to Monday, April 17th to 20th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Nazimova and Rudolph Valentino in 'Camille,' the world's greatest drama of love and sacrifice by Alexander Dumas, the younger. Also 'Blacksmith,' a Buster Keaton comedy in 2 parts. Coming here April 24th, Carter…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-17 - 1925-04-17
Summary:

Commencing today at 5.15 and 9.15, Nazimova in 'Camille,' adapted by June Mathis from the Dumas masterpiece. Also 'Blacksmith,' a Buster Keaton comedy in 2 parts. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-17
Summary:

Camille,' the Nazimova production which will be shown today at the Queen's Theatre, has been modernized for the screen in an adaptation by June Mathis, who wrote the continuity for the Rex Ingram production for Metro of 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse' and 'The…

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Headline: The Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-18 - 1925-04-18
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., tomorrow at 6.00 and 9.15 p.m., the world greatest love drama by Alexander Dumas, the younger Nazimova and Rudolph Valentino in 'Camille.' Also 'The Blacksmith,' a Buster Keaton comedy. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-18
Summary:

It is obvious why Nazimova is called 'the incomparable.' This brilliant actress' performance in 'Camille,' shown yesterday at the Queen's Theatre, evinces such a mastery of technique and emotional quality. In 'Camille,' Nazimova has done for the silver…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-20 - 1925-04-20
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Nazimova and Valentino in 'Camille,' the world greatest love drama by Alexander Dumas. Tomorrow at all shows, Viola Dana and Milton Sills in 'Dangerous to Men.' Friday, April 24th at 9.15, Carter and his company of talented entertainers.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-20
Summary:

Camille,' the Nazimova production for Metro Pictures Corporation, now being shown for the last time today at the Queen's Theatre, is the inimitable Russian star's modernized version of the famous story of Alexander Dumas, the younger. Film synopsis included. Four years later, on…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-29 - 1925-04-30
Summary:

Today and Thursday, last 2 days nightly at 9.15 p.m. only, Carter, the great magician, presenting many new illusions. See the East Indian mystery, 'Flyto.' See and hear Miss Evelyn Maxwell. Prices: $3.00, $2.00, $1.00 and 50 cents. Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 7.15 p.m., Nazimova and…

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Headline: The Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-30 - 1925-04-30
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., positively last performance, Carter, the master magician and Evelyn Maxwell. Prices: $3.00, $2.00, $1.00 and 50 cents. Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Nazimova and Valentino in 'Camille.' Tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a big picture for our first anniversary,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-29
Summary:

Lillian Gish in her greatest role! The ethereal little star who tugged at heartstrings in such big productions as 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Broken Blossoms,' 'Orphans of the Storm' and 'Way Down East' at last has a role that tests her full powers. In Henry…