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: 1922-06-16
Summary:

The famous Griffith picture 'Way Down East' was surrendered this month to Mr. George Mooser, representative of the United Artists Corporation. It marked the first victory of the United Artists Corporation in the fight being waged against motion picture film piracy. For background…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-16 - 1924-05-17
Summary:

Commencing May 16th to 19th, Chefalo and Palermo company. Also Metro picture shows, Milton Sills in 'The Forgotten Law' in 7 parts. The most forceful photodrama of a decade at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., a Fox serial 'The Bride 13' 1st and 2nd episodes. Booking at the theatre. Price…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-17
Summary:

Chefalo and Palermo, the noted magicians, are opening a four-day season at the Queen 's Theatre. Palermo will always be remembered for the staging of the 'Garden of Mystery' previously seen in this Colony. Genuine sympathy and real intelligence are displayed by the cast of '…

4
Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-19 - 1924-05-19
Summary:

Tonight, Chefalo and Palermo. At 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Forgotten Law,' a Metro picture. At 7.15, a Fox serial, 'The Bride 13' 1st and 2nd episodes. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-20 - 1924-05-22
Summary:

Commencing today (Tuesday) 20th until Thursday, 22nd May at 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Chefalo and Palermo. Picture shows at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Al Lincoln in 'Determination.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Bride 13' episodes 3 and 4. Booking at theatre. Price details included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-20
Summary:

A scenic gem is, without exaggeration, the most fitting description of 'Determination,' the ten-reel feature which starts at the Queen's Theatre today for a few days' run. Film synopsis included. One of the most ambitious scenes is that of a Paris night club where the elite…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-27 - 1924-05-29
Summary:

Commencing 27th to 29th May at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mae Marsh in 'Face in the Dark.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Bride 13' episodes 7 and 8. Usual prices. Booking at theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-30 - 1924-05-31
Summary:

Commencing 30th May to 2nd June at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. 'Youth to Youth,' an unbeatable combination played by a distinguished cast, headed by Billie Dove at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. Also a Fox serial, 'The Bride 13' episodes 9 and 10. Usual prices. Booking at theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-02 - 1924-06-02
Summary:

Tonight (2nd June) at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Youth to Youth,' an unbeatable combination played by a distinguished cast, headed by Billie Dove. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., a Fox serial, the 'Bride 13' episodes 9 and 10. Usual prices. Booking at theatre.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-17 - 1924-06-19
Summary:

A successful motion picture must have a laugh, a tear, a thought. That's why you'll be highly pleased with Mae Marsh in her very latest production, 'Nobody's Kid,' adapted from Kate Langley Bosher's novel. To see her is to love her. Beginning Tuesday 17th to…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-27 - 1924-06-30
Summary:

Commencing 27th to 30th June at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a Gasnier production with Gaston Glass and Ruth Clifford in 'Mother-in-Law.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Bride 13' episodes 14 and 15.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-28
Summary:

Captain [sic] acting and sympathetic treatment of the respective parts seemed to be the keynote of what was shown by the stars in 'Mothers-in-Law' which opened at the Queen's Theatre last night. This Gasnier served a double purpose. Firstly, there were members of the audience who…

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-01 - 1924-07-01
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a Gasnier production with Gaston Glass and Ruth Clifford in 'Mothers-in-Law,' a story of a wife who forgot and of a mother who made her remember. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Bride 13' episodes 14 and 15.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-17
Summary:

Priscilla Dean, famous in the cinema world for her acting in 'The Flame of Life,' plays the role of a beautiful queen of the underworld in a Universal picture styled 'White Tiger,' which opened at the Queen's Theatre last night and will be shown till Saturday night.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-18
Summary:

Just what an 'automatic chess player' is will be explained to those who, as yet, have not availed themselves of the opportunity to see the Universal screen classic, 'The White Tiger,' which will be presented at the Queen Theatre. Priscilla Dean is the star and local cinema…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-09
Summary:

Turn to the Right,' popular comedy-drama of the stage, has been transferred to the screen and will be seen today at the Queen's Theatre. As a stage play, 'Turn to the Right' made a fortune for John Golden, who presented it and for the authors, Winchell Smith and John E.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-10
Summary:

All that heartthrob and delightful comedy which made the play, 'Turn to the Right,' one of the most popular offerings of the stage has been preserved in the screen version which yesterday began a four days' run at the Queen's Theatre. John Golden's stage success by…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-11
Summary:

John Golden's presentation of 'Turn to the Right,' by Winchell Smith and John E. Hazzard, has been transferred to the screen. Its celluloid version is presented by John Golden and Marcus Loew and is showing at the Queen's Theatre. It is a Rex Ingram production distributed by…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-19 - 1925-02-19
Summary:

You haven't forgotten 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.' You'll never forget, 'Scaramouche.'

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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…