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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-25
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening 'Prisoners of Love' featuring Betty Compson who is famous for her role in 'The Miracle Man,' till Thursday. Others in the cast include Ralph Lewis, Roy Stewart, Clara Horton and Emory Johnson.

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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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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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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-29 - 1925-01-31
Summary:

Souvenir tickets - no blanks. Each ticket entitled to a prize. Gold watches, toys, perfumes, confectionery etc. Manila Vaudeville Co. and Mary Philbin, the 'Merry-Go-Round' Girl in 'Fools Highway,' a Universal-Jewel De Luxe.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-29 - 1925-01-31
Summary:

Today special children's matinee at 2.30 p.m., souvenir tickets, no blanks. Each ticket entitled to a prize: gold watches, toys, perfumes, confectionery etc. Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Manila Vaudeville Co. and Mary Philbin, the 'Merry-Go-Round' girl in 'Fools Highway,…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-30 - 1925-01-30
Summary:

Today special children's matinee at 2.30 p.m., souvenir tickets, no blanks. Each ticket entitled to a prize. Gold watches, toys, perfumes, confectionery, etc. Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Manila Vaudeville Company and Mary Philbin, the 'Merry-Go-Round' girl in 'Fools Highway…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-30
Summary:

Commencing today, Queen's Theatre will be screening the new Universal-Jewel production 'Fools' Highway' starring Mary Philbin who is remembered for her role in 'Merry-Go-Round.' The story is adapted from Owen Kildare's famous life-story of the Bowery, 'My…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-30
Summary:

Commencing today, picture-goers will see at the Queen's Theatre, Mary Philbin's new Universal-Jewel starring vehicle, and her first big role since 'Merry-Go-Round.' The story, 'Fools' Highway,' adapted from Owen Kildare's life-story of the Bowery, 'My…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-31 - 1925-01-31
Summary:

Today to Monday, the 2nd February at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mary Philbin, the 'Merry-Go-Round' girl in 'Fools Highway,' a Universal-Jewel deluxe. Also today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Sunday at 9.15 p.m. only, Manila Vaudeville Company. Sunday at 6.00 p.m., 'Fools…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-31
Summary:

Pat O' Malley, is pitted against eight men, in one of the sensational screen struggles of the year, ranks with the fight of the blacksmith in 'Birth of a Nation,' and the famous Tom Santschi battle in 'The Spoilers.' It occurs as an amazing climax of 'Fools'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-31
Summary:

Mary Philbin appears in her first big starring feature for Universal at the Queen's Theatre, where 'Fools Highway,' a spectacular adaptation of Owen Kildare's famous novel 'My Mamie Rose,' opened yesterday for a four days' run. The little Irish who scored a…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-10-07 - 1925-10-10
Summary:

Today till Saturday, Harold Lloyd in 'Hot Water.' Added attractions: our own Topical film with September news from home; Felix in Fairyland; 'Our Gang' in 'Derby Day'; 'Memories' in Prizma colour; Professor Gonzales and the Queen's Orchestra Andres at…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-10-07 - 1925-10-07
Summary:

Harold Lloyd in his latest and greatest full-length super-comedy, 'Hot Water.' Recently shown with tremendous success at the Tivoli. Proclaimed on all sides to be the famous comedian's greatest fun film. Book your seats in advance and assist the box office in coping with the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-10-07 - 1925-10-10
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, Harold Lloyd in 'Hot Water.' Added attractions: our own Topical film; 'Felix in Fairyland'; Our Gang in 'Derby Day'; 'Memories' in Prizma Colour; Professor Gonzales and the Queen's orchestra, Andres at the Orgapian.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-10-08 - 1925-10-09
Summary:

Today till Saturday, Harold Lloyd in his latest super comedy, 'Hot Water.' Added attraction: our own Topical Film with September news from home; 'Felix in Fairyland'; ‘Our Gang' in 'Derby Day'; 'Memories' in Prizma Colour; Professor Gonzales and the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-10-08
Summary:

Harold Lloyd latest screen divertisement, 'Hot Water' comes to the Queen's Theatre this evening. Other attraction included a colour picture called 'Memories.'

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

Harold Lloyd introduces a new type of light motor car to the screen in his latest comedy, 'Hot Water,' showing today at the Queen's Theatre. He is the sole creator, the inventor, and the producer. It is the 'Butterfly Six,' and is the centre of one of the swiftest and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-10-09 - 1925-10-09
Summary:

That's what they are saying about the present offering at the Queen's. Harold Lloyd in 'Hot Water' would be sufficient to draw record crowds—but there are other big attractions as well! Hal Roach's Rascals in 'Derby Day,' a screaming funny ‘Our Gang'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-10-09
Summary:

Harold Lloyd in 'Hot Water' drew large audiences to the Queen's Theatre yesterday. The fun of the picture was fast and furious.