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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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.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-04
Summary:

The mothering instinct is the most basic in women.' This is how Alice Lake, Metro's little star, explains the enthusiasm with which she acts in her latest picture, 'The Greater Claim,' showing for the last time today at the Queen's Theatre as the feature attraction.…

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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: 1925-03-13 - 1925-03-13
Summary:

Today only at 2.30, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Johnny Hines and a big supporting cast in 'Sure-Fire Flint.' Tomorrow at all shows, Dorothy Gish and Richard Barthelmess in 'The Bright Shawl,' a First National attraction.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-13
Summary:

Richard Barthelmess fights his first screen duel with swords in the widely heralded production, 'The Bright Shawl,' adapted from Joseph Hergesheimer's powerful story dealing with Spanish oppression in Cuba. This fight is described as one of the most gripping features of the…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-14 - 1925-03-14
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., tomorrow (Sunday) at 6.00, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures presents Dorothy Gish and Richard Barthelmess in Joseph Hergesheimer's flaming romance of Latin love and Spanish hate, 'The Bright Shawl,' a John S. Robertson production in 8…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-14
Summary:

A picture representing the most ambitious undertaking Richard Barthelmess has yet made for the screen comes to the Queen's Theatre today for an engagement of four days. It is the film version of Joseph Hergesheimer's popular story, 'The Bright Shawl,' dealing with the days of…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-16 - 1925-03-16
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only, last two days at all shows, First National Pictures presents Dorothy Gish and Richard Barthelmess in Joseph Hergesheimer's flaming romance of Latin love and Spanish hate, 'The Bright Shawl,' a John S. Robertson production in 8 parts. Coming, Murray, the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-16
Summary:

Viewing such a motion picture as Richard Barthelmess' new starring vehicle, 'The Bright Shawl,' which began an engagement at the Queen's Theatre last night, one instinctively recalls his previous productions for purposes of comparison. 'Tol'able David' was a…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-17 - 1925-03-17
Summary:

Today positively last shows at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures presents Dorothy Gish and Richard Barthelmess in 'The Bright Shawl,' a John S. Robertson production. Tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., first appearance in Hongkong, Murray, the handcuff king. Also…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-18
Summary:

Dorothy Gish is doing a Spanish dance at the Queen's Theatre this week in the Richard Barthelmess picture, 'The Bright Shawl,' one of the most delightful features of this fascinating romance of the days of Spanish domination in Cuba. She is seen in the tremendously emotional role…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-28 - 1925-04-28
Summary:

Last three nights, today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Carter, the magician and his company of talented entertainers. See and hear Miss Evelyn Maxwell. Prices: $3.00, $2.00, $1.00 and 50 cents. Booking at the theatre. Tel. 4636. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Richard Barthelmess and Dorothy Gish in '…