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: 1924-08-29 - 1924-08-30
Summary:

At 5.15 and 9.15 only, 'Judgment of the Storm.' At 2.30 and 7.15 only, 'Her Sacrifice.' An entirely Chinese production of modern Chinese life in Shanghai. An opportunity for all to see the first big Chinese film and to see genuine Chinese customs and mannerisms. Both…

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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: 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 - 1924-09-04
Summary:

Queen's showing till Thursday, at 2.30 and 7.15, an intrigueing story of modern Shanghai by Chinese actors famed for expressive acting, 'Her Sacrifice.' At 5.15 and 9.15, 'Judment of the Storm' [sic]. September 3-4 Ramarks: Lucille Rickson & Lloyd Hughes are in the…

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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.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-03
Summary:

Chinese, particularly, have been interested in the screen production by their Shanghai compatriots of the film known as 'Her Sacrifice' which has enjoyed a brief run at the Queen's Theatre during the 2:30 and 7:15 performances. 'The Judgment of the Storm,' a Palmer…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-29
Summary:

Tomorrow, Queen's Theatre commences screening the Henry King production 'The White Sister' featuring Lillian Gish who is known for her performances in films like 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Broken Blossoms,' 'Orphans of the Storm' and 'Way Down…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-30
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening the Inspiration production 'The White Sister' featuring Lillian Gish who plays the role of Sister Angela, today. The story of this Metro release was taken from a novel by F. Marion Crawford. The film was filmed entirely in Italy and Northern…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-08-04 - 1925-08-05
Summary:

Daily at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Sunday at 6, 7.30 and 9.15, Tuesday and Wednesday, August 4th and 5th, Madge Bellamy supported by Oscar the Elephant in 'The Soul of the Beast,' together with 'Sunday Calm,' a 2-reel 'Our Gang' comedy, and our own Topical.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-08-06 - 1925-08-08
Summary:

Daily at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Sunday at 6, 7.30 and 9.15, Thursday to Saturday, August 6th to 8th, Thomas H. Ince presents 'The Hottentot' with Doug. MacLean and Madge Bellamy. Added attractions, Felix, the cat in 'The Goat Getter,' Prizma Colour. Also our own Topical…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-08-17 - 1925-08-17
Summary:

Daily at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Sunday at 6, 7.30 and 9.15, today only, Monte Blue in 'Loving Lies.' Also 'Excuse My Glove' and our own Topical.

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Headline: Queen's
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-08-24 - 1925-08-24
Summary:

Today only at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Lila Lee in 'The Midnight Girl.' Also Christy [sic] comedy and Topical film. Tomorrow, 'The Unknown Purple.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-09-07 - 1925-09-07
Summary:

Daily at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Sundat at 6, 7.30 and 9.15, today only, Mary Alden in 'A Woman's Woman.' Tuesday and Wednesday at 2.30, 5, 7.15 and 9.30, D. W. Griffith's 'Way Down East.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-09-08 - 1925-09-09
Summary:

For two days only, today and tomorrow at 2.30, 5, 7.15 and 9.30, D. W. Griffith presents 'Way Down East' in 11 reels. Also the original musical score.

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Headline: The Queen's
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-09-18 - 1925-09-22
Summary:

Way Down East' on Tuesday, September 22 and 'Three Musketeers' on Wednesday, September 23, each picture for one day only.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-09-21 - 1925-09-21
Summary:

Daily at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Sunday at 6, 7.30 and 9.15, today only, D. W. Griffith presents 'The Fall of Babylon' with the wonderful cast includes, Seena Owen, Constance Talmadge, Tully Marshall, Elmer Clifton, Alfred Paget and Elmo Lincoln. Tuesday, September 22 at 2.30, 5, 7.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-10-07 - 1925-10-10
Summary:

Today till Saturday, Harold Lloyd in 'Hot Water.' Added attractions: our own Topical film with September news from home; Felix in Fairyland; 'Our Gang' in 'Derby Day'; 'Memories' in Prizma colour; Professor Gonzales and the Queen's Orchestra Andres at…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-10-10
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is screening the Harold Lloyd comedy entitled 'Hot Water.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-10-19 - 1925-10-20
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 2.30, 5, 7.15 and 9.30, Laurette Taylor, whose work you enjoyed so much in 'Peg o‘ My Heart,' in 'One Night in Rome.' Today and tomorrow at 7.15 only, 'The Thief of Bagdad.' Wednesday only, Harold Lloyd in 'Hot Water.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-10-21 - 1925-10-21
Summary:

In response to many requests, today for one day only, Harold Lloyd in 'Hot Water,' together with Tod Sanborn, world-famous Xylophonist and all comedy programme. Times and prices: 2.30 and 7.15, $1.00, 80 and 40 cents; 5.15 p.m., $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents; 9.15 p.m., $2.00, $1.50 and $1…