A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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: 1925-03-14 - 1925-03-17
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only, a 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 J. [sic] Robertson production. Coming, Murray, the Handcuff King. March 14 Remarks:…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-18
Summary:

Katherine MacDonald, known internationally as 'The American Beauty,' plays a dual role in her latest picture 'The Beautiful Liar,' an Associated First National attraction which is showing at the Queen's Theatre. A special attraction by Murray, the young Handcuff King and…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-18 - 1925-03-21
Summary:

Wednesday to Saturday, March 18th to 21st at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., first appearance of Murray, the Australian Handcuff King featuring 'The $5000 Trunk Mystery.' Also showing Katherine MacDonald in 'The Beautiful Liar,' a First National picture. Prices of admission: at 5.15 and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-19
Summary:

Large and appreciative audiences greet Murray, the famous Australian Handcuff King, and Escapologist when he made his bow last night at the Queen's Theatre. The Picture programme is a First National picture entitled 'The Beautiful Liar,' featuring Katherine MacDonald.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-20
Summary:

Murray, the great Australian Handcuff King and Escapecologist continues to perform at Queen's Theatre. Miss Katherine MacDonald, with previous work included 'Passion's Playground,' 'My Lady's Latchkey,' 'Stranger Than Fiction,' now plays a dual role…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-21
Summary:

Murray, the Australian handcuff king, concludes a few days engagement at the Queen's Theatre. There is also First National picture entitled 'The Beautiful Liar,' featuring Katherine MacDonald, shown today.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-26 - 1925-06-04
Summary:

Today to Friday at 5.15 and 9.15, First National Pictures presents Anita Stewart in 'Her Mad Bargain.' Next change, Saturday, May 30th, Lillian Gish in her latest production, 'The White Sister,' in 11 parts. May 26-28 Remarks: On page 2, 11 and 13, another ad. on 'The…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-29
Summary:

Lillian Gish appears in 'The White Sister,' based on F. Marion Crawford's story, which opens at the Queen's Theatre tomorrow for a week's run. John Barrymore has acclaimed Miss Gish as the one actress who carries the supreme tradition of Bernhardt and Duse to the screen…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-30
Summary:

The White Sister,' starring Lillian Gish, will have its premiere at the Queen's Theatre today. The story was taken from F. Marion Crawford's famous novel. Lillian Gish has been appeared in 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Way Down East,' 'Hearts of the World…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-01
Summary:

The White Sister,' in which Lillian Gish is now appearing at the Queen's Theatre, is a perfect visualization of F. Marion Crawford's widely read story. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-02
Summary:

The White Sister,' starring by Lillian Gish, is now showing at the Queen's Theatre. This film is based on F. Marion Crawford's story. The Director took a company to Italy for this great production.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-03
Summary:

The White Sister,' starring by Lillian Gish, is now showing at the Queen's Theatre, which provided a lot of scenes in Italy.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-07-08 - 1925-07-10
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lon Chaney in 'The Night Rose.' Prices of admission: 5.15, $1.20, 80 cents and 40 cents; 9.15, $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents. July 9-10 Remarks: Saturday, July 11th, Lillian Gish in 'The White Sister' in 11 parts.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-07-11 - 1925-07-14
Summary:

By special request, positively last performances, today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., tomorrow at 6.00 and 9.15 only, Lillian Gish in 'The White Sister' in 11 parts with special musical score. Prices of admission: 5.15 and 6 p.m., $1.20, 80 cents and 40 cents; 9.15, $1.50, $1.00…

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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.…