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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-12 - 1925-02-16
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 only, positively the last performances of Manila Vaudeville Co. and Alice Terry and Jack Mulhall in a big Metro-Rex Ingram production. Tomorrow Friday, February 18th, George Walch in 'Serenade,' a First National attraction. Also Miss Tamara Baraonelli classical…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-13 - 1925-02-16
Summary:

First National Pictures presents George Walsh and Miriam Cooper in 'Serenade.' Miss Tamara Baraonelli and Mr. Jack Thomas perform. February 16 remarks: Barbara Castleton and Lewis Stone in 'The Child Thou Gavest Me,' a First National attraction.

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-16
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening an R. A. Walsh-First National attraction 'Serenade' for the last time today. The film features Miriam Cooper and George Walsh. In addition, the theatre will also be staging performances by Miss Tamara Baronelli and Mr. Jack Thomas. Tomorrow, 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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-17 - 1925-02-20
Summary:

First National Pictures present Barbara Castleton, Lewis Stone and William Desmond in 'The Child Thou Gavest Me.' Also, Buster Keaton in 'The Haunted House,' his latest comedy in 2 parts. February 20 remarks: Rafael Sabatini's famous novel 'Scaramouche' in ten…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-17 - 1925-02-19
Summary:

Tuesday to Friday, February 17th to 20th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures presents Barbara Castleton, Lewis Stone and William Desmond in 'The Child Thou Gavest Me,' with little Dick [sic] Headrick. Also Buster Keaton in 'The Haunted House.' Prices of admission:…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-17
Summary:

The Child Thou Gavest Me,' under the First National trademark, a John M. Stahl Productions, will be screened at the Queen's Theatre for four days. The picture featuring all-star cast included Lewis Stone, Barbara Castleton, Adele Farrington, William Desmond, Winter Hall and Richard…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-17
Summary:

The Child Thou Gavest Me,' which is to be the attraction under the First National trademark at the Queen's Theatre, introduces a new producing organization to the motion picture public. It is an independent unit known as John M. Stahl Productions, and the pictures are made under Mr.…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-17 - 1925-02-18
Summary:

Tuesday to Friday, February 17th to 20th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures presents Barbara Castleton, Lewis Stone and William Desmond in 'The Child Thous Gavest Me.' Also Buster Keaton in 'The Haunted House.' Prices of admission: at 5.15, 80 cents, 50 cents and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-18
Summary:

The Child Thou Gavest Me,' a John M. Stahl production, released by First National, engaged a four-days screenings at the Queen's Theatre. Mr. Stahl has given the screen subject that exceeds even the high dramatic standard set by 'Sowing the Wind.' The picture featuring all-…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-18
Summary:

The Child Thou Gavest Me,' which started a four-day engagement at the Queen's Theatre yesterday, contains a story so human in quality that the entire production seems to be an interesting period lifted right out of life. It is a John M. Stahl production and released by Associated First…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-19 - 1925-02-20
Summary:

Tuesday to Friday, February 17th to 20th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures present Barbara Castleton, Lewis Stone and William Desmond in 'The Child Thou Gavest Me.' Also Buster Keaton in 'The Haunted House.' Prices of admission: at 5.15, 80 cents, 50 cents and 30…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-20 - 1925-02-20
Summary:

Today at all shows, Barbara Castleton and Lewis Stone in 'The Child Thou Gavest Me.' Tomorrow at all shows, Alice Terry, Ramon Novarro and Lewis Stone in Rafael Sabatini's famous novel, 'Scaramouche,' in 10 parts.

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Headline: Scaramouche'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-20
Summary:

Rafael Sabatini, the author of 'Scaramouche,' which in its screen form, as produced by Rex Ingram, for Metro, opens at the Queen's Theatre tomorrow. The principal actors were Alice Terry, Lewis Stone and Ramon Novarro, who had appeared in 'Prisoner of Zenda.' Plot and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-20
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening the film version of Rafael Sabatini's 'Scaramouche,' tomorrow. This Metro attraction is produced by Rex Ingram. 'Scaramouche' was one of the biggest successes of the author. The film features Alice Terry, Lewis Stone and Ramon…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-20
Summary:

Rafael Sabatini, the author of 'Scaramouche,' which in its screen form, as produced by Rex Ingram for Metro, opens at the Queen's Theatre tomorrow. When 'Scaramouche' was published in 1921, critics who declared the historical novel could not come back were forced to…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-21
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening the film version of Rafael Sabatini's novel 'Scaramouche.' This Metro attraction is produced by Rex Ingram. The film is compared with Ingram's productions like 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.' The film features Ramon…