A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Al Fresco Fete
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-10-28 - 1911-11-04
Summary:

At 9 to 11 p.m. on Sunday, 5th November, 1911. Price details included. Tea, cakes and refreshments are served in the afternoon and night. Grand cinematograph show is exhibited during the evening and night. Performance by the Band of the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry from 9 to 11 p.m.…

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Headline: Al Fresco Fete
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-11-06
Summary:

The al fresco fete in the grounds of the Roman Catholic Cathedral last night was crowded. The good cause of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was liberally benefitted. Both the shooting gallery and cinematograph were largely patronised.

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Headline: Al Fresco Fete
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-24 - 1912-11-01
Summary:

In aid of the funds of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to be held in the compound of the Roman Catholic Cathedral on Sunday; 3rd Nov from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. under the most distinguished patronage of His excellency the Governor Sir Francis, Henry May and Lady May; admission ticket $ 1.00 which…

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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: The Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-30 - 1925-04-30
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., positively last performance, Carter, the master magician and Evelyn Maxwell. Prices: $3.00, $2.00, $1.00 and 50 cents. Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Nazimova and Valentino in 'Camille.' Tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a big picture for our first anniversary,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-30
Summary:

A magnificent document of pictorial history' – such, it is promised, is Charles Ray's cinema masterpiece in nine reels. 'The Courtship of Myles Standish,' which will be shown at the Queen's Theatre tomorrow. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-30
Summary:

A magnificent document of pictorial history' – such, it is promised, is Charles Ray's cinema masterpiece in nine reels, 'The Courtship of Myles Standish,' which will be shown at the Queen's Theatre tomorrow. Ray's masterpiece spans two full years of the daring…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-01 - 1925-05-05
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., tomorrow at 6 and 9.15 p.m., a big picture for our first anniversary, Associated Exhibitors Inc. presents Charles Ray and Enid Bennett in Longfellow's famous poem, 'The Courtship of Myles Standish' in 8 parts. Prices of admission: at 5.15 p.m., $1.20,…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-01 - 1925-05-01
Summary:

Commencing today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Associated Exhibitors Inc. presents Charles Ray and Enid Bennett in Longfellow's famous poem, 'The Courtship of Myles Standish' in 8 reels. Prices of admission: at 5.15 p.m., $1.20, 80 cents and 40 cents; 9.15 p.m., $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents…

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Headline: At the Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-01 - 1925-05-01
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Charles Ray in 'The Courtship of Myles Standish.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., the best Chinese drama produced, Miss Pearl Ing in 'Some Girl.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-01
Summary:

The Courtship of Myles Standish' comes to the Queen's Theatre today. Produced and starred by Charles Ray, based on Longfellow's famous poem. Enid Bennett is the leading actress. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-01
Summary:

The Courtship of Myles Standish,' with Charles Ray as the star, comes to the Queen's Theatre today. It is a big production; the building of the Mayflower alone costs $64,000. When Charles Ray decided to produce his big film based upon Longfellow's poem, it was understood that its…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-01 - 1925-05-05
Summary:

Commencing today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a big picture for our first anniversary, Associated Exhibitors' Inc. presents Charles Ray and Enid Bennett in Longfellow's famous poem, 'The Courtship of Myles Standish' in 8 reels. Prices of admission: 5.15, $1.20, 80 cents and 40…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-02 - 1925-05-02
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., tomorrow at 6.00 and 9.15 p.m., a big picture for our first anniversary, Associated Exhibitors Inc. presents Charles Ray and Enid Bennett in Longfellow's famous poem, 'The Courtship of Myles Standish' in 8 reels. Prices of admission: at 5.15 p.m., $1.…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-02 - 1925-05-02
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., tomorrow (Sunday) at 6.00 and 9.15 p.m., Charles Ray in 'The Courtship of Myles Standish,' encore picture. Prices of admission: at 5.15 p.m., $1.20, 80 cents and 40 cents; 9.15 p.m., $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-02
Summary:

The Courtship of Myles Standish' opened at the Queen's Theatre last night. Produced and starred by Charles Ray. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-02
Summary:

The Courtship of Myles Standish,' which opened at its local presentation last night at Queen's Theatre, comes up to expectations. There are many things that comment the newest of Ray productions to the movie fans; it is chockful of romance, carrying the theme of the famous Longfellow…