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: 1923-06-13 - 1923-06-13
Summary:

Today is First National day in Hongkong. Every cinema in town is showing a First National attraction. Look out for this trademark. It is the sign of a good show. Tonight at the Coronet: Interport Cricket, the Lincheng Affair and Rowing at Henli make up the B. A. T. Topical, which is showing with…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-19 - 1923-11-20
Summary:

At the Coronet: Showing Monday to Thursday, November 19 to 22 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Jack Pickford in 'Garrison's Finish,' a United Artists production. Anniversary week at the Star: Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Alice Terry in 'The Prisoner of Zenda.'…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-22 - 1924-05-24
Summary:

The Virginian,' better than book and play, marks epoch in screen art.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-22 - 1924-05-26
Summary:

May 23rd to 26th, 'The Virginian,' a Tom Forman production, Preferred Pictures. Illustration included. May 26 Remarks: Presented by B. P. Schulberg.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-22
Summary:

Screen tragedy almost became real tragedy when a revolver in the hands of Kenneth Harlan exploded prematurely, seriously injured the screen hero and temporarily stopping production work on 'The Virginian,' which is now playing at the Queen's Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-23 - 1924-05-24
Summary:

Today to 26th May, B. P. Schulberg presents 'The Virginian,' a Tom Forman production, Preferred Pictures. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-23 - 1924-05-26
Summary:

Commencing Friday 23rd to Monday 26th May at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Kenneth Harlan and Florence Vidor in 'The Virginian,' a 1924 production. Usual prices. Booking at theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-23
Summary:

The Virginian' will be exhibited at the Queen's Theatre from today till Monday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-24
Summary:

Some people have expressed a mild dislike to pictures of America's Wild West. This, however, should be no reason for staying away from the screening of 'The Virginian,' which is running at the Queen's Theatre till Monday. Rolling pastures served only as the background, with…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-26
Summary:

Tonight will be the final showing of 'The Virginian,' at the Queen's Theatre. The portrayal of Owen Wister's famous classic has given a wonderful picture to the movie world. One should not more miss seeing this picture than miss a picturization of Shakespeare's work. It…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-20
Summary:

Rafael Sabatini, the author of 'Scaramouche,' which in its screen form, as produced by Rex Ingram for Metro, opens at the Queen's Theatre tomorrow. When 'Scaramouche' was published in 1921, critics who declared the historical novel could not come back were forced to…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-21
Summary:

Scaramouche,' a Rex Ingram production for Metro Picture Corporation, adapted from Rafael Sabatini's novel of the same name, comes to the Queen's Theatre for an extended visit. Ingram has surpassed his production of 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse' with this picture…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-24
Summary:

A boon for the movies is 'Scaramouche,' the big Rex Ingram production for Metro, which is showing at the Queen's Theatre. The cast of 10,000 is headed by Ramon Novarro, Alice Terry and Lewis Stone, the triumvirate of Ingram's earlier film, 'The Prisoner of Zenda,'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-26
Summary:

Scaramouch,' Rex Ingram's photoplay for Metro, which was adapted to the screen from Rafael Sabatini's novel, will finish its engagement at the Queen's Theatre today. This example of the new development in photoplay must be seen to be appreciated. The picture is the most…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-30 - 1925-03-30
Summary:

Monday to Thursday, March 30 to April 2 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures presents Lewis Stone, Jane Novak, Wallace Beery and Robert Gordon in 'The Rosary,' an adaption of Edward Rose's famous play of the same name. Coming here soon, 'Rupert of…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-31 - 1925-04-01
Summary:

Today to Thursday, March 30 to April 2 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures presents Lewis Stone, Jane Novak, Wallace Beery and Robert Gordon in 'The Rosary,' an adaption of Edward Rose's famous play of the same name. Also Buster Keaton in 'Electric…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-02 - 1925-04-02
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., positively last performances, First National Pictures presents Lewis Stone, Robert Gordon, Wallace Beery and Jane Novak in 'The Rosary,' an adaption of Edward Rose's famous play of the same name. Also Buster Keaton in 'Electric House…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-02
Summary:

Is there anyone who did not read and enjoy Sir Anthony Hope's 'Prisoner of Zenda' and its sequel 'Rupert of Hentzau?' The 'Prisoner of Zenda,' a Metro production, had a successful run last year, and it is prophesied that the Selznick Distributing Corporation…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-03 - 1925-04-03
Summary:

If you have seen 'The Prisoner of Zenda,' you must come and see its sequel 'Rupert of Hentzau.'