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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-06 - 1924-11-07
Summary:

Bought and Paid For' where?

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Headline: The Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-08 - 1924-11-14
Summary:

November 11, 12, 13 and 14, 20% of gross taking at 9.15 p.m. performance on these four days will be donated by us to Earl Haig's fund for ex-servicemen, showing a Paramount super-production, 'Bought and Paid For' with Agnes Ayres and Jack Holt. Come and enjoy a good picture and…

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Headline: The Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-11 - 1924-11-12
Summary:

Showing now November 11th to 14th at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Bought and Paid For,' a William DeMille production, with Agnes Ayres and Jack Holt, presented by Adolph Zukor, a Paramount picture. Be patriotic! Patronise our show as 20% of takings of 9.15 p.m. performances is…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-11
Summary:

A play that has never failed to thrill is George Broadhurst's 'Bought and Paid For,' which comes to the Queen's Theatre today. It needs only to be said that the picture follows the story of the play with faithful exactitude. Heading a popular cast are the popular Paramount…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-12
Summary:

Bought and Paid For,' featuring Agnes Ayres and Jack Holt, which William de Mille has translated to the screen as a Paramount picture, from the stage success by George Broadhurst. The picture was shown to delighted audiences at the Queen's Theatre last night. Film synopsis included.…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-14 - 1924-11-14
Summary:

Last performances today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 20% of gross taking of 9.15 p.m. is donated to Earl Haig's Fund, showing a Paramount super-production, 'Bought and Paid For' with Agnes Ayres and Jackie Holt. Tomorrow all shows, Jack Coogan in 'Daddy,' a brand…

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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…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-23 - 1925-04-23
Summary:

Today last performance at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., one of the best comedy dramas to date, Viola Dana in 'Dangerous to Men,' adapted from the British stage play. Tomorrow, Friday April 24th at 9.15 p.m., Carter, the master magician and his company of talented entertainers. Prices…