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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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-12-11 - 1925-12-12
Summary:

California Straight Ahead.' On Sunday and Monday, there is an absorbing drama by Marshall Neilan entitled 'The Strangers' Banquet.' On Tuesday next, the event of the year, 'Captain Blood' by Raphael [sic] Sabatini who made 'Scaramouche' and 'The Sea…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-11 - 1925-12-12
Summary:

Not even 'The Gold Rush' caused the roars of laughter that are nightly greeting 'California Straight Ahead.' It is certainly the funniest film that has ever been shown at the Queen's. Note: 'California Straight Ahead' will be shown tomorrow for the last time…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-12-11 - 1925-12-14
Summary:

Not even 'The Gold Rush' caused the roars of laughter that are nightly greeting, 'California Straight Ahead.' On Sunday and Monday, an absorbing drama by Marshall Neilan, 'The Strangers' Banquet.' On Tuesday next, 'Captain Blood' by Raphael [sic]…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-12-14 - 1925-12-14
Summary:

Today only at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Marshall Neilan presents 'The Strangers' Banquet' by Donn Byrne with Claire Windsor, Hobart Bosworth, Rockliffe Fellowes, Ford Sterling, Dagmar Godowsky, Eleanor Boardman, Claude Gillingwater, distributed by Goldwyn. Starting tomorrow,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-14 - 1925-12-14
Summary:

Today only at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Marshall Neilan presents 'The Strangers' Banquet' by Donn-Byrne, with Claire Windsor, Hobart Bosworth, Rockliffe Fellowes, Ford Sterling, Dagmar Godowsky, Eleanor Boardman and Claude Gillingwater, distributed by Goldwyn. Starting tomorrow,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-12-15 - 1925-12-18
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.30 p.m., 'Captain Blood' by Rafael Sabatini with J. Warren Kerrigan and Jean Paige. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-15 - 1925-12-16
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.30 p.m. at increased prices, 'Captain Blood' by Rafael Sabatini, with J. Warren Kerrigan, Jean Paige and a notable cast of players. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-12-15 - 1925-12-19
Summary:

Today, tomorrow and Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.30, 'Captain Blood.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-12-16
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening 'Captain Blood,' until Saturday. The film is based on Rafael Sabatini's book of the same name. This film surpasses 'The Sea Hawk' which was screened at this theatre some time ago. A tremendous amount of money was spent on the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-17 - 1925-12-17
Summary:

Today, tomorrow and Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.30 p.m., last three days of 'Captain Blood.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-17
Summary:

The picture which is now being shown at the Queen's Theatre is perhaps the most historically correct in costuming that Hongkong has yet seen. Rafael Sabatini's story Captain Blood, is of the good days of buccaneers on the Spanish Main. Warren Kerrigan has a part which fits him well.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-12-18
Summary:

Rafael Sabatini's romances are adapted to cinema presentation in 'Captain Blood,' now showing at the Queen's Theatre. The cast included J. Warren Kerrigan and Jean Paige. Film plot included.

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Headline: At the Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-18 - 1925-12-19
Summary:

Ten thousand Hongkong cinemagoers proclaim 'Captain Blood' the greatest sea spectacle ever screened! It is a film that no Briton with red blood in his veins should miss. A picture that every British school boy has a right to see! It is showing today and tomorrow for the last time.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-12-19 - 1925-12-19
Summary:

Queen's at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.30, last performances of 'Captain Blood.' Star at 5.30 and 9.15, 'The Christian.' World at 5.15 and 9.15, 'It Is the Law.'