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: 1920-04-09 - 1920-04-10
Summary:

Wednesday to Friday, Pearl White in 'The Lightning Raider' episode 2, Luke comedies and the Tziganes, Russian gypsies in songs and dances.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-12 - 1920-07-12
Summary:

7.30 and 9.30, 'The Red Glove' episodes 15 and 16. Also 'The Silent Mystery' episode 1 and Christie comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-29 - 1924-11-29
Summary:

You can't get away with it, 'The Law Forbids.'

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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…

5
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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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-05 - 1924-12-08
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: at 5.15 p.m., $1.20, $1.00 and 60 cents; at 9.15 p.m., $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents. Soldiers and sailors half-prices to stalls.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-05 - 1924-12-05
Summary:

Carl Laemmle presents 'The Law Forbids,' featuring Baby Peggy, Universal-Jewel. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-05
Summary:

Baby Peggy, known to filmdom as 'The Baby Bernhardt,' stands today as one of the most important factors in box office success. Her second big production, 'The Law Forbids,' a Jewel deluxe, equally well cast, comes today to the Queen's Theatre. Her pictures possibilities…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-06 - 1924-12-06
Summary:

You will be a better man or woman for knowing what 'The Law Forbids,' Universal-Jewel deluxe presented by Carl Laemmle, directed by Jesse Robbins.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-06
Summary:

The Law Forbids,' Baby Peggy's second Universal production, opened last night at the Queen's Theatre. The notable cast was assembled by Jess Robins, director of the picture, to portray the varied roles in the story, which was written by Bernard McConville. Robert Ellis and Elinor…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-08
Summary:

News of the day was the inspiring motive for 'The Law Forbids,' new Universal-Jewel feature starring Baby Peggy, playing at the Queen's Theatre. For it was the news accounts of 'trial separations' among several notable couples in American society that gave the idea of…

12
Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-09 - 1924-12-09
Summary:

Today only at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., positively last performances in Hongkong, Baby Peggy in 'The Law Forbids,' a Universal-Jewel deluxe. Wednesday, December 10th at 9.15 p.m., engagement extraordinary, Long Tack Sam.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-12 - 1925-05-12
Summary:

Today positively last shows at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Madge Bellamy in 'Lorna Doone.' Also Ben Turpin in 'Home Made Movie,' a Mack Sennett comedy in 2 parts. Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 13th, Richard Bathelmess [sic] in 'The Seventh Day,' a First National…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-12
Summary:

Richard Barthelmess in his second starring venture to be distributed by Associated First National Pictures, Inc., 'The Seventh Day,' will be the attraction at the Queen's Theatre tomorrow. The young star has a different role from his part in 'Tol'able David.' Frank…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-13 - 1925-05-14
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Richard Barthelmess in 'The Seventh Day.' Also His Rascals in 'Stage Fright,' an 'Our Gang' comedy in 2 parts. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-13
Summary:

In 'The Seventh Day,' the First National Attraction coming to the Queen's Theatre today, in which Richard Barthelmess is starred, a contrast between the lives of people who think that toil is the panacea for all troubles and the butterfly type of people found today in the cities,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-14
Summary:

The Seventh Day' is good enough entertainment for the seventh day and all the other six. Richard Barthelmess, who won his sensational spurs as a star with 'Tol'able David,' has followed it up with a picture of unusual interest. Its opening at the Queen's Theatre…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-15 - 1925-05-15
Summary:

Today only at all shows, Richard Barthelmess in 'The Seventh Day,' directed by Henry King of 'Tol'able David' fame. Also His Rascals in 'Stage Fright,' an 'Our Gang' comedy in 2 parts. Tomorrow at all shows, 'The Fatal Hour,' with an all-…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-06
Summary:

When 'Broken Blossoms' appeared, we hailed Dick [sic] Barthelmess, the actor. With 'Tol'able David,' we acclaimed a new star. But with 'Sonny,' his latest picture, which opened yesterday at the Queen's, we announce the arrival of an actor of ability in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-07-31 - 1925-07-31
Summary:

Tomorrow, Hongkong's biggest theatre comes into its own! Hereafter, First National, United Artists, Paramount, Metro and Goldwyn will contribute their finest photoplays to the Queen's, together with the super-productions of Pathe, Warner Bros. and Universal. The latest Gaumont and…