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: 1924-12-05
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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-06
Summary:

The Law Forbids,' Baby Peggy's second Universal production, opened last night at the Queen's Theatre. The notable cast was assembled by Jess Robins, director of the picture, to portray the varied roles in the story, which was written by Bernard McConville. Robert Ellis and Elinor…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-27 - 1925-03-02
Summary:

Goldwyn Pictures Corporation presents Lon Channey the star of 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' in 'The Blind Bargain.' Buster Keaton in 'Hard Luck' in 2 parts. March 2 remarks: Special engagement Miss Kitty Barlow and Miss Irene West perform. Also, Anita Stewart in…

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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.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-27
Summary:

Commencing today, for four days, Queen's Theatre will be screening the Goldwyn melodrama 'A Blind Bargain' featuring Lon Chaney who is famous for his role in 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame.' Lon Chaney adds to his versatility by his role which is completely different from…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
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, commencing today. In this picture, he adds two faces to the thousand he has previously…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-03 - 1925-04-06
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Sir Anthony Hope's 'Rupert of Hentzau' with Elaine Hammerstein, Bert Lytell, Lew Cody, Claire Windsor, Hobert Bosworth, Bryant Washburn, Marjorie Daw, Mitchell Lewis, Adolphe Menjou, Elmo Lincoln and Irving Cummings. April 6 Remarks:…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-06 - 1925-04-06
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Sir Anthony Hope's 'Rupert of Hentzau' with a great cast, Elaine Hammerstein, Bert Lytell, Lew Cody, Claire Windsor, Hobart Bosworth, Bryant Washburn, Marjorie Daw, Mitchell Lewis, Adolphe Menjou, Elmo Lincoln and Irving Cummings. Tomorrow…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-06 - 1925-04-06
Summary:

Today positively last performances at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Sir Anthony Hope's celebrated romance, 'Rupert of Hentzau,' with a great cast, Elaine Hammerstein, Bert Lytell, Lew Cody, Claire Windsor, Robert Bosworth, Bryant Washburn, Marjorie Daw, Mitchell Lewis, Adolphe…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-07 - 1925-04-09
Summary:

Tuesday to Friday, April 7th to 10th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. only, First National Pictures presents Jewel Carmen in 'Nobody.' Also Buster Keaton in 'Day Dreams.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Reward of Devotion.'

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-07 - 1925-04-07
Summary:

Today to Friday, April 7th to 10th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. only, First National Pictures presents Jewel Carmen in 'Nobody.' Also Buster Keaton in 'Daydreams.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Reward of Devotion,' a new Chinese drama in 11 parts.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-07 - 1925-04-07
Summary:

Today to Friday, April 7th to 10th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. only, First National Pictures presents Jewel Carmen in 'Nobody.' Also Buster Keaton in 'Day Dreams,' a hilarious comedy in three parts. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Reward of Devotion,' a new Chinese drama in 11…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-07
Summary:

Jewel Carmen plays the part of young bride in the film 'Nobody,' which is showing in Queen's Theatre. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-07
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening the First National attraction 'Nobody' starring Jewel Carmen. The film is directed by Roland West. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-07
Summary:

Jewel Carmen, the screen star whose latest story under Roland West's direction for First National will be shown at the Queen's Theatre for four days, beginning today with the mystifying title of 'Nobody,' plays the part of a young bride, who is taken by her husband, Tom Smith…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-07 - 1925-04-09
Summary:

Tuesday to Friday, April 7th to 10th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. only, First National Pictures presents Jewel Carmen in 'Nobody.' Also Buster Keaton in 'Daydreams.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Reward of Devotion,' a new Chinese drama in 11 parts. April 8 & 9 Remarks: Also…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-08 - 1925-04-09
Summary:

Today to Friday, April 8th to 10th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. only, First National Pictures presents Jewel Carmen in 'Nobody.' Also Buster Keaton in 'Balloonatic.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Reward of Devotion,' a new Chinese drama in 11 parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-08
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening the Associated First National, Inc. attraction 'Nobody' starring Jewel Carmen. The film is directed by Roland West. Some really expensive sets were erected for the production of the film. The cast also included Riley Hatch and William Davidson.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-08
Summary:

Nobody,' the Roland West production for Associated First National Pictures, Inc., starring Jewel Carmen, began a four-day engagement at the Queen's Theatre yesterday. Miss Carmen gave a performance which should add greatly to her fame as a gifted movie actress. Director West likewise…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-09
Summary:

Jewel Carmen is drawing crowds to the Queen's Theatre because of her remarkable acting in 'Nobody'