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: 1923-11-12
Summary:

London, Oct. 15 – The Paris correspondent of the Morning Post states that a sensation has been caused in the French film world. Despite the Government's refusal to allow the exhibition of D. W. Griffith's 'Birth of Nation' film, it was shown in Paris for two days, and the…

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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: 1924-10-01 - 1924-10-01
Summary:

Jesse L. Lasky presents Cecil B. DeMille's production, 'The Affairs of Anatol,' a Paramount picture, featuring Wallace Reid, Gloria Swanson, Elliott Dexter, Bebe Daniels, Monte Blue, Wanda Hawley, Theodore Roberts, Agnes Ayres, Polly Moran, Raymond Hatton and Julia Faye.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-01
Summary:

Not only does 'The Affairs of Anatol,' the Paramount all-star picture boast a number of names which are household words in the screen world but even Elinor Glyn, the famous novelist, permitted herself to be screened with the others in a society scene in the film. Among the better-known…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-02 - 1924-10-04
Summary:

Today to Sunday, October 5th at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Cecil B. DeMille's greatest production, 'The Affairs of Anatol' in 9 parts, with an all-star cast, Wallace Reid, Gloria Swanson, Elliott Dexter, Bebe Daniels, Monte Blue, Wanda Hawley, Theodore Roberts, Agnes Ayres,…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-02 - 1924-10-02
Summary:

14 of the World's greatest stars in 'The Affairs of Anatol.' The really all-star production by Paramount Pictures Corporation. Now showing at all shows.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-02
Summary:

An abundance of stars appears in 'The Affair of Anatol,' the Paramount picture which is having a brief run at the Queen Theatre. Cecil B. de Mille, the famous director, got together Wallace Reid, Gloria Swanson, Bebe Daniels, Wanda Hawley, Agnes Ayres, Monte Blue and Elliot Dexter for…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-03 - 1924-10-03
Summary:

Wives do not be jealous of your husbands? See 'The Affairs of Anatol.'

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-04 - 1924-10-04
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., last performances Sunday at 6, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Cecil B. DeMille's 'The Affairs of Anatol,' a great picture with the great group of stars. Your last opportunity to see this latest Paramount picture. Monday, October 6th, Metro presents…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-06
Summary:

Much pleasure has been derived from the screening of 'The Affairs of Anatol' the current big feature at the Queen's Theatre, where it has met with responsive attendances at all four shows. It is a Paramount picture with Cecil B. de Mille as director. Wallace Reid and Gloria…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-27 - 1924-10-27
Summary:

Monday only, October 27th 1924 at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the last showing of Robert W. Chambers' famous novel 'The Common Law.' Tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., at special request, for two days only, Gloria Swanson in 'The Affairs of Anatol,' Cecil B. DeMille's greatest…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-28 - 1924-10-29
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday (two days only) October 28th and 29th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Gloria Swanson in 'The Affairs of Anatol,' Cecil B. DeMille's greatest production. Prices of admission: 5.15 p.m., 80, 50 and 30 cents; 9.15 p.m., $1.20, 80 and 40 cents. Thursday, October 30th,…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-28 - 1924-10-28
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Jesse L. Lasky presents Cecil B. DeMille's production, 'The Affairs of Anatol,' with an all-star cast, Wallace Reid, Gloria Swanson, Elliott Dexter, Bebe Daniels, Monte Blue, Wanda Hawley, Theodore Roberts, Agnes Ayres, Polly Moran,…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-01 - 1924-12-02
Summary:

Monday to Thursday, December 1st to 4th at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Alice Lake in 'The Greater Claim.' Added attraction at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Miss Bessie Lester, the popular American comedienne. Prices of admission: at 5.15 p.m., $1.20, $1.00 and 60 cents; 9.15 p.m., $1.50, $1.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-01
Summary:

Alice Lake will be seen by local motion picture-goers in 'The Greater Claim,' the Metro special which will have a run of four days, beginning today, at the Queen's Theatre as the feature attraction. In 'The Greater Claim,' adapted from the Izola Forrester-Mann Page story…

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Headline: The Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-02 - 1924-12-02
Summary:

You will remember and not want to forget Alice Lake in 'The Greater Claim,' a Metro picture, by Izola Forrester and Mann Page, scenario by A. S. Le Vino, directed by Wesley Ruggles, directed by Bayard Veiller. Also Miss Bessie Lester, the popular American comedienne. At 5.15 and 9.15 p…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-02
Summary:

Motion picture-goers who went to the Queen's Theatre yesterday to see the first showing of 'The Greater Claim,' in which Alice Lake stars, were unanimous in their expressions of approval and pleasure. This is a great picture, adapted from the Izola Forrester-Mann Page original…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-03 - 1924-12-04
Summary:

Wednesday and Thursday, December 3rd and 4th at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Alice Lake in 'The Greater Claim.' Today and tomorrow, entire change of programme at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Miss Bessie Lester, the popular American comedienne. Friday, December 5th, Baby Peggy in 'The…

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Headline: The Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-04 - 1924-12-04
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., farewell performances, Miss Bessie Lester and Alice Lake in 'The Greater Claim.' Tomorrow, December 5th, Baby Peggy in 'The Law Forbids,' a Universal-Jewel deluxe.