A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Cinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-22
Summary:

The Virginian' is to be screened at the Queen's Theatre. 'Something to Think About,' directed by Cecil B. DeMille, starred by Elliott Dexter, will be screened at the Star. Film plot included. 'Kindred of the Dust' opened at Coronet Theatre today. The film starred…

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Headline: Cinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-23
Summary:

The Virginians' is to be screened at the Queen's Theatre. Film plot included. 'Something To Think About,' directed by Cecil B. de Mille, was put on at the Star Theatre last night. Gloria Swanson gives a clever performance. 'Kindred of the Dust,' showing at the…

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Headline: Cinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-24
Summary:

The Virginian' [sic], the Preferred Picture production, will be on at the Queen's Theatre till Monday. 'Something to Think About,' starred by Gloria Swanson, will be on for the last time at the Star tonight. 'Kindred of the Dust' will be screened at the Coronet for…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-29 - 1924-11-29
Summary:

The Law Forbids.'

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-01 - 1924-12-04
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 Lesterm the popular comedienne. Prices of admission: 5.15, $1.20, $1.00 and 60 cents; 9.15, $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-05
Summary:

The Law Forbids,' by Universal, based on Bernard McConville's story, is showing today at the Queen's Theatre. The cast includes Baby Peggy, whose first picture 'The Darling of New York,' was so widely acclaimed. Her parents in this picture are Elinor Fair, remembered for…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-05 - 1924-12-09
Summary:

Friday to Tuesday, December 5th to 9th at 2.15, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Universal-Jewel presents Baby Peggy in 'The Law Forbids.' Prices of admission: 5.15, $1.20, $1.00 and 60 cents; 9.15, $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents. Soldiers and sailors half price to stalls. December 9 Remarks:…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-06
Summary:

The Law Forbids,' a Universal picture directed by Jess Robbins, from the story by Bernard McConville, opened last night at the Queen's Theatre. The picture starred by Baby Peggy, her performance is unlike that in 'The Darling of New York.' Film plot included.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-07-18 - 1925-07-21
Summary:

Today at all shows, tomorrow at 6, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Cecil B. DeMille presents Gloria Swanson in 'Something to Think About' in 7 parts. Prices of admission: 5.15, $1.20, 80 cents and 40 cents; 9.15, $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents. July 20-21 Remarks: Wednesday, July 22, Nell Shipman in…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-07-31 - 1925-08-03
Summary:

Hereafter, First National, United Artists, Paramount, Metro and Goldwyn will contribute their finest photoplays to the Queen's, together with the super-production of Pathe, Warner Bros. and Universal. The latest Gaumont and Pathe British Gazette and Pathe American news will also be shown.…

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Headline: Queen's
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-08-24 - 1925-08-24
Summary:

Today only at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Lila Lee in 'The Midnight Girl.' Also Christy [sic] comedy and Topical film. Tomorrow, 'The Unknown Purple.'