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: 1915-02-24 - 1915-02-24
Summary:

Film screening of 'A Circus Heroine' (3 parts, 5,000 ft) and the 10th Series of War Pictures (2 parts, 3,000 ft);

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-02-25 - 1915-02-27
Summary:

Film screening of 'A Circus Heroine' (3 parts, 5,000 ft) and the 10th Series of War Pictures (2 parts, 3,000 ft);

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-17
Summary:

Scarlet Pimpernel,' from Baroness Orczy's novel, was shown on the screen at the World Theatre. Dustin Farnum and Winifred Kingston take the main roles in the film. Film synopsis included. Pathe News and two good comedies are also in the programme.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-05 - 1924-11-05
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Rubye De Remer in 'The Passionate Pilgrim.' Tomorrow at all shows, Dorothy Gish in 'The Ghost in the Garret.' At ordinary prices. Booking at the theatre. Tel. C. 4636.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-06 - 1924-11-07
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, November 6th, 7th and 8th at 2.30. 5.15. 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Dorothy Gish in 'The Ghost in the Garret.' Commencing Sunday, November 9th at 6.00 and 9.15 p.m., Sylvia Breamer in 'The Face Between,' a Metro classic. Ordinary prices. Tel. C. 4636.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-06
Summary:

Thrills and laughter are happily combined in Dorothy Gish's latest Paramount comedy, 'The Ghost in the Garret,' which will be shown at the Queen's Theatre today. Film synopsis included. The charming star is supported in the picture, her leading man being William E. Park. The…

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Headline: The Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-07 - 1924-11-07
Summary:

Friday and Saturday only at all shows, Dorothy Gish in 'The Ghost in the Garret,' a Paramount picture.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-07
Summary:

Dorothy Gish's latest Paramount comedy 'The Ghost in the Garret,' which was shown for the first time in Hongkong at the Queen's Theatre last night, is a comedy of spooks and laughs mixed to suit every taste. It is well worth seeing.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-08 - 1924-11-08
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., special engagement of Miss Bessie Tester in character, songs, originalities and American novelties. Also showing 'The Ghost in the Garret,' a Paramount comedy. Tomorrow at 6.00 and 9.15 p.m., entire change of programme, Miss Bessie Tester in new comic…

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-08
Summary:

The Queen's Theatre management is to be congratulated upon securing the services of Miss Bessie Lester, the well-known American Queen of Jazz, for three days at both 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances. She was a great favourite with American and Australian audiences and will repeat her success…

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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…

13
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,…