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: 1924-08-25
Summary:

Betty Compson, whose meteoric rise in the cinema world as the result of her remarkable portrayal in 'The Miracle Man,' will be seen in 'Prisoners of Love,' the attraction at the Queen's Theatre, till Thursday. Others in the cast include Ralph Lewis, Roy Stewart, Clara…

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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: 1925-02-12 - 1925-02-16
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 only, positively the last performances of Manila Vaudeville Co. and Alice Terry and Jack Mulhall in a big Metro-Rex Ingram production. Tomorrow Friday, February 18th, George Walch in 'Serenade,' a First National attraction. Also Miss Tamara Baraonelli classical…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-17
Summary:

The Child Thou Gavest Me,' under the First National trademark, a John M. Stahl Productions, will be screened at the Queen's Theatre for four days. The picture featuring all-star cast included Lewis Stone, Barbara Castleton, Adele Farrington, William Desmond, Winter Hall and Richard…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-17 - 1925-02-18
Summary:

Tuesday to Friday, February 17th to 20th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures presents Barbara Castleton, Lewis Stone and William Desmond in 'The Child Thous Gavest Me.' Also Buster Keaton in 'The Haunted House.' Prices of admission: at 5.15, 80 cents, 50 cents and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-18
Summary:

The Child Thou Gavest Me,' a John M. Stahl production, released by First National, engaged a four-days screenings at the Queen's Theatre. Mr. Stahl has given the screen subject that exceeds even the high dramatic standard set by 'Sowing the Wind.' The picture featuring all-…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-19 - 1925-02-20
Summary:

Tuesday to Friday, February 17th to 20th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures present Barbara Castleton, Lewis Stone and William Desmond in 'The Child Thou Gavest Me.' Also Buster Keaton in 'The Haunted House.' Prices of admission: at 5.15, 80 cents, 50 cents and 30…

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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: 1925-07-06 - 1925-07-07
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15, 'Her Husband's Friend.' Also Baby Peggy in 'The Flower Girl,' Jack Dempsey in 'Officer 999' and our own Topical.

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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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Headline: The Queen's
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-08-04 - 1925-08-05
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday, August 4th and 5th, Madge Bellamy supported by Oscar, the Elephant in 'The Soul of the Beast,' together with 'Sunday Calm,' a 2-reel Our Gang comedy and our own Topical. Change of programme every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. Pictures shown at the Queen…

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Headline: The Queen's
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-08-06 - 1925-08-08
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, August 6th to 8th, Douglas MacLean in 'The Hottentot.' Added attraction: Felix, the Cat in 'The Goat Getter,' latest Topical and Prizma Colour.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-08-17 - 1925-08-17
Summary:

Today only, Monte Blue in 'Loving Lies,' 'Excuse My Glove' and our own Topical.

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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.'