A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-16
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be hosting magicians, Chefalo and Palermo, who will stage their performances on 5:15 and 9:15 today. The Theatre will also screen the Metro picture 'The Forgotten Law' which is based on a story similar to 'Uncle Tom's Cabin.' There is a strong…

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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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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-17
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be hosting the magicians, Chefalo and Palermo, today and tomorrow. The Theatre will also be screening 'The Forgotten Law.' 'Bride 13' is the picture for the 2:15 and 7:15 shows.

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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 '…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-20
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will continue to present the magicians Chefalo and Palermo for three more days commencing today. They will perform the 7:15 and 9:15 shows. From tomorrow, they will be supported for the rest of their stay by 'Bride 13' at 7:15 show and 'Determination' at…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-22
Summary:

Tomorrow night, magicians Chefalo and Palermo will finish their season at the Queen's Theatre. They will give their performances at the 7:15 and 9:15 performances when they will be supported by two pictures, 'Bride 13' and 'Determination' respectively.

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-23
Summary:

From today till Monday next, Queen's Theatre will be screening the film version of 'The Virginians' [sic]. The story is dedicated to the late Theodore Rossevelt [sic].

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-24
Summary:

The Virginians' [sic], a Preferred Picture production, will be on at the Queen's Theatre till Monday. The feature portrays all the novel intended.

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-29
Summary:

Judgment of the Storm' the big attraction starts at the Queen's Theatre today. The cast included Lucille Rickson and Lloyd Hughes. Film plot included. At 2.30 and 7.15 performances, there will be presented an entire Chinese production, 'Her Sacrifice,' which provides a very…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-29
Summary:

Commencing today, Queen's Theatre will be screening 'The Judgment of the Storm,' for a week. This film will be screened at the 5:15 and 9:15 shows. At the 2:30 and 7:15 performances there will be presented an entire Chinese production 'Her Sacrifice' which provides an…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-30
Summary:

Her Sacrifice,' a new picture of modern Chinese life, opened at the Queen's Theatre yesterday. Tomorrow, there will be put on 'The Judgment of the Storm,' a picture full of life interest and diversified amusement, in which Lucille Rickson and Lloyd Hughes give excellent…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-30
Summary:

Yesterday, Queen's Theatre presented 'Her Sacrifice' which provided an insight into modern Chinese life in Shanghai. It will be screened today at 2:30 and 7:15 and tomorrow at 7:15 only. For the 5:15 and 9:15 shows today and the 6 and 9:15 performances tomorrow, there will be put…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-01
Summary:

The Judgment of the Storm,' Queen's Theatre's current attraction, will only be shown at the 5:15 and 9:15 performances today. 'Her Sacrifice,' the Chinese picture which has drawn so much favourable comment, will be screened at 2:30 and 7:15.