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: 1924-05-16 - 1924-05-19
Summary:

Commencing May 16th to 19th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Chefalo and Palermo Company, the world's master magicians. Also Metro picture shows Milton Sills in 'The Forgotten Law' in 7 parts. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., a Fox serial, 'Bride 13,' 1st and 2nd episodes. Booking at…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-17
Summary:

Chefalo and Palermo will perform at Queen's Theatre today and tomorrow. While 'The Forgotten Law' and 'Bride 13' will also be screened.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-20
Summary:

The Performance of Chefalo and Palermo will be continued for three more days at Queen's Theatre. A picture entitled 'Determination,' starring by Alpheus Lincoln, and 'Bride 13' will be put on as well.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-20 - 1924-05-22
Summary:

Commencing 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.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-30 - 1924-06-02
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., 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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-17 - 1924-06-19
Summary:

Beginning Tuesday 17th to Thursday 19th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mae Marsh in 'Nobody's Kid' adapted from Kate Langley Bosher's novel. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Bride 13' episodes 11 and 12 and 'Song of the Soul.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-27 - 1924-07-01
Summary:

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

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-14 - 1924-10-17
Summary:

Tuesday to Friday, October 14 to 17 at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. only, Corinne Griffith in Robert W. Chambers' famous novel, 'The Common Law.' At ordinary prices. October 14 to 16 at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., your last chance to see 'The Grandson,' a Chinese drama in 10 parts.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-17
Summary:

Love is an Awful Thing' starring Owen Moore, is the attraction at the Queen's Theatre for a four-days' run. It's a Select production.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-18 - 1924-10-20
Summary:

Saturday to Tuesday, October 18 to 21 at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Owen Moore and Marjorie Daw in 'Love Is an Awful Thing.' At ordinary prices. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Two Orphans,' a first-class Chinese drama produced in Shanghai.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-21
Summary:

Love is an Awful Thing' starring Owen Moore and Marjorie Daw, is the attraction at the Queen's Theatre. Zimbalist concert is taking place at 9.15 tonight.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-21 - 1924-10-21
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., one grand concert by Efrem Zimbalist, the world-famous violinist. Booking at the Theatre and at Moutrie's. Prices: $5.00, $3.00, $2.00 and $1.00. Today at 5.15 p.m., Owen Moore in 'Love Is an Awful Thing.'

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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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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-10 - 1925-01-14
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Sunday at 6.00 and 9.15 p.m., Norma Talmadge in 'Within the Law,' from the famous American play by Bayard Veiller. Added attraction: today at 5.15 and 9.15, Sunday at 9.15 p.m. only, The Versatile Four. No increase in price. January 12 & 13 Remarks:…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-14 - 1925-01-17
Summary:

Tomorrow, January 15th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Manila Vaudeville Company presents Misses Miami, Dimple and Millie in songs and dances. Messrs. Dick and Raymond comedians. Also Gloria Swanson and Rodolph [sic] Valentino in 'Beyond the Rocks.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-15
Summary:

Beyond the Rocks,' a Paramount picture with Gloria Swanson as star, comes to the Queen's Theatre today for four days, filmed by the Lasky studio. The story is by Elinor Glyn. In the same programme the Manila Vaudeville Co. makes their initial bow to the Hongkong public by presenting…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-16
Summary:

Gloria Swanson starred in 'Beyond the Rocks,' her Paramount picture showing at the Queen's Theatre this week. Rodolp [sic] Valentino is the leading man. Sam Wood is the director. Film plot included. The Manila Vaudeville Company also presented a fine show with Misses Miami, Dimple…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-19
Summary:

In addition to a Paramount picture 'Beyond the Rocks,' featuring Gloria Swanson and Rodolph [sic] Valentino, a clever troupe of versatile artistes from Manila delighted the Queen's Theatre. The next three days, a First National attraction 'Woman's Place,' featuring…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-27
Summary:

Lon Chaney, the star of 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame,' is at his best in the Goldwyn melodrama, 'A Blind Bargain,' which will be the attraction at the Queen's Theatre for four days. Lon Chaney had appeared in 'The Penalty' and 'Ace of Hearts' before.…