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: 1921-10-17
Summary:

Scarlet Pimpernel,' from Baroness Orczy's novel, was shown on the screen at the World Theatre. Dustin Farnum and Winifred Kingston take the main roles in the film. Film synopsis included. Pathe News and two good comedies are also in the programme.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-12 - 1925-02-12
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Manila Vaudeville Company and Alice Terry and Jack Mulhall in 'Turn to the Right,' a big Metro-Rex Ingram production. Tomorrow, Friday, February 13th, George Walsh in 'Serenade,' a First National attraction. Also Miss Tamara and Baraonelly in…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-13 - 1925-02-13
Summary:

Friday till Monday, February 13-16 at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures presents George Walsh and Miriam Cooper in 'Serenade.' And Miss Tamara Baronelli in classical and oriental dances; Mr. Jack Thomas in latest songs. Remarks: Another ad. on page 11. Illustration included…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-13
Summary:

Miriam Cooper, the actress who bewitched thousands by her portrayal of one of the Cameron sisters in 'The Birth of a Nation' and in 'Intolerance' will appear at the Queen's Theatre today in 'Serenade,' an R. A. Walsh-First National Attraction. Playing opposite…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-14 - 1925-02-14
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Sunday at 9.15 p.m. only, first-class vaudeville, Miss Tamara Baronelli in classical and oriental dances; Mr. Jack Thomas in latest songs and dances. Also George Walsh and Miriam Cooper in 'Serenade.' Sunday at 6 p.m., 'Serenade' in 7 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-14
Summary:

There is a good picture at the Queen's Theatre. It is 'Serenade,' an R. A. Walsh-First National attraction, which opened an engagement of four days yesterday. It is a Spanish drama, with Miriam Cooper and George Walsh playing the leading roles. Film synopsis included. An excellent…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-16 - 1925-02-16
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., last performances, Miss Tamara Baronelli in classical and oriental dances; Mr. Jack Thomas in latest songs and dances. Also George Walsh and Miriam Cooper in 'Serenade' in 7 parts. Tomorrow at all shows, Barbara Castleton and Lewis Stone in 'The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-16
Summary:

A delightful story of the romantic days of Spanish glories, alive with tempestuous love and intrigue that characterize the Latin race – that is 'Serenade,' which will be shown for the last time at the Queen's Theatre. It is an R. A. Walsh-First National attraction. Miriam Cooper…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-13 - 1925-03-13
Summary:

Today only at 2.30, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Johnny Hines and a big supporting cast in 'Sure-Fire Flint.' Tomorrow at all shows, Dorothy Gish and Richard Barthelmess in 'The Bright Shawl,' a First National attraction.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-13
Summary:

Richard Barthelmess fights his first screen duel with swords in the widely heralded production, 'The Bright Shawl,' adapted from Joseph Hergesheimer's powerful story dealing with Spanish oppression in Cuba. This fight is described as one of the most gripping features of the…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-14 - 1925-03-14
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., tomorrow (Sunday) at 6.00, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures presents Dorothy Gish and Richard Barthelmess in Joseph Hergesheimer's flaming romance of Latin love and Spanish hate, 'The Bright Shawl,' a John S. Robertson production in 8…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-14
Summary:

A picture representing the most ambitious undertaking Richard Barthelmess has yet made for the screen comes to the Queen's Theatre today for an engagement of four days. It is the film version of Joseph Hergesheimer's popular story, 'The Bright Shawl,' dealing with the days of…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-16 - 1925-03-16
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only, last two days at all shows, First National Pictures presents Dorothy Gish and Richard Barthelmess in Joseph Hergesheimer's flaming romance of Latin love and Spanish hate, 'The Bright Shawl,' a John S. Robertson production in 8 parts. Coming, Murray, the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-16
Summary:

Viewing such a motion picture as Richard Barthelmess' new starring vehicle, 'The Bright Shawl,' which began an engagement at the Queen's Theatre last night, one instinctively recalls his previous productions for purposes of comparison. 'Tol'able David' was a…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-17 - 1925-03-17
Summary:

Today positively last shows at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures presents Dorothy Gish and Richard Barthelmess in 'The Bright Shawl,' a John S. Robertson production. Tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., first appearance in Hongkong, Murray, the handcuff king. Also…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-18
Summary:

Dorothy Gish is doing a Spanish dance at the Queen's Theatre this week in the Richard Barthelmess picture, 'The Bright Shawl,' one of the most delightful features of this fascinating romance of the days of Spanish domination in Cuba. She is seen in the tremendously emotional role…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-20 - 1925-04-20
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Nazimova and Valentino in 'Camille,' the world greatest love drama by Alexander Dumas. Tomorrow at all shows, Viola Dana and Milton Sills in 'Dangerous to Men.' Friday, April 24th at 9.15, Carter and his company of talented entertainers.…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-21 - 1925-04-22
Summary:

Tuesday to Thursday, April 21 to 23 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Dangerous to Men,' see Viola Dana, supported by Milton Sills in H. V. Esmond's celebrated drama and Ben Turpin in 'Love and Doughnuts,' a Mack Sennett comedy in two parts. Friday, April 24 at 9.15,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-21
Summary:

Viola Dana in 'Dangerous to Men' is announced as the feature attraction at the Queen's Theatre. 'Dangerous to Men' is an adaptation by A. P. Younger from H. V. Esmond's stage drama. 'Eliza Comes to Stay,' which had a big run in London when it was produced…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-22
Summary:

Viola Dana has the most interesting screenplay of her career in 'Dangerous to Men,' the new Metro production seen last night by a big audience at the Queen's Theatre. The picture is adapted by A. P. Younger from H. V. Esmond's drama, 'Eliza Comes to Stay,' and the…