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: 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: 1924-10-28 - 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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-29
Summary:

A good story with a swiftly moving plot, a popular star, gorgeous settings and costumes, are promised in 'The Moth,' a Selznick special which comes to the Queen's Theatre tomorrow. The story was written by William Dana Orcutt. Supporting Norma Talmadge are a bevy of players…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-30 - 1924-10-31
Summary:

Thursday to Sunday, October 30 to November 2 at 2.30. 5.25. 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Joseph M. Schenck presents Norma Talmadge in 'The Moth.' Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-31
Summary:

Norma Talmadge has never, perhaps, had a vehicle which has offered her greater opportunities for the display of her great emotional power than 'The Moth,' the Selznick Picture which is now showing at the Queen's Theatre. Her characterization first as a young subdeb and later as a…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-01 - 1924-11-01
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Sunday at 6.00, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., last showing of Norma Talmadge in 'The Moth,' a fast moving drama of society's swift set. Commencing Monday, November 3rd, Rubye De Remer in 'The Passionate Pilgrim.' It's a Cosmopolitan…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-01 - 1924-11-01
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only, Norma Talmadge in 'The Moth,' her greatest emotional drama. Picture included.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-21 - 1925-05-21
Summary:

Last performance today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Strongheart the wonder dog in 'Brawn of the North,' a First National attraction. Tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15, Douglas MacLean in 'Bell Boy 13,' a Thos. H. Ince production. Saturday, May 23rd at 2.30 and 7.15, 'The Funeral of Dr…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-21
Summary:

That Douglas MacLean's talents are not limited to portrayals of aristocratic and dignified young men, is well illustrated by his characterization of 'Shorty' the bellhop in 'Bell Boy 13,' the Thomas H. Ince comedy farce, which will be shown at the Queen's Theatre on…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-22 - 1925-05-23
Summary:

Today and Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Thomas H. Ince presents Douglas MacLean in 'Bell Boy 13.' Saturday, May 23rd at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Funeral of Dr. Sun Yat Sun' in 7 parts. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-22
Summary:

Douglas MacLean, who appears as a young bellhop in Thomas H. Ince's latest comedy farce 'Bell Boy 13,' now opening at the Queen's Theatre, says that he got one of the biggest thrills of his movie career when he had to climb out on a window ledge 12 stories high for one of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-23
Summary:

Once in a while, a producer strikes upon the happy combination of having comedy situations worked out by real comedians. Thomas H. Ince has done this in his new comedy farce, 'Bell Boy 13.' Douglas MacLean's portrayal is one of the funniest of his career. Margaret Loomis has the…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-25 - 1925-05-25
Summary:

Today last shows at 5.15 and 9.15, Douglas MacLean in 'Bell Boy 13.' Also 'July Days,' an 'Our Gang' comedy in 2 parts. Today last shows at 2.30 and 7.15, 'The Funeral of Dr. Sun Yat Sen' in 7 parts. Tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Anita Stewart in '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-25
Summary:

Filming a clever farce is as difficult as making a chic frock, according to Thomas H. Ince – one bad line will spoil the whole creation. Ince's latest production is a comedy farce, 'Bell Boy 13.' One stitch can spoil the effect of a thousand-dollar gown, and one scene in which the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-08-10 - 1925-08-10
Summary:

June Marlowe and Beverly Bayne in 'The Tenth Woman.' Together with 'Kick Out,' a Mermaid comedy and Pathe News.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-08-27 - 1925-08-29
Summary:

Today till Saturday, Marshall Neilan's 'Fools First,' featuring Claire Windsor, Claude Gillingwater, Raymond Griffith, Richard Dix and Helen Lynch. Added attractions: Pathe News, Snappy Comedy and 'Pa and Ma' [sic], two reels of fun. Illustration included.