A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Queen's
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-08 - 1924-11-14
Summary:

Nov. 11-14, 20% of grosstaking at 9.15 p.m. performance on these four days will be donated by us to Earl Haig's Fund for Ex-service Men showing a Paramount superproduction, 'Bought and Paid For' with Agnes Hyres & Jack Holt. November 14 Remarks: Tomorrow at all shows, Jackie…

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Headline: The Queen's
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-13 - 1924-11-20
Summary:

Jackie Coogan in 'Daddy' tomorrow at the Queen's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-14
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening a First National picture 'Daddy' starring Jackie Coogan. The picture will be shown for a period of five days.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-15 - 1924-11-19
Summary:

Sat. to Wed., Nov. 15th to 19th at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Sunday at 6.00, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National presents Jackie Coogan in 'Daddy.' Added attraction, dances from Mr. Thomas Astroff and songs from Miss Bessie Lester. November 18 Remarks: Another ad. on page 3.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-15
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening a First National picture 'Daddy' starring Jackie Coogan. Mr. and Mrs. Coogan, authors of the story, used for three of the characters the Christian names of three members of the cast.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-01 - 1924-12-04
Summary:

Mon. to Thur., Dec. 1st to 4th at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., Alice Lake in 'The Greater Claim.' Added attraction at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Miss Bessie Lester's performance. Price details included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-01
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is screening the Metro production 'The Greater Claim' featuring Alice Lake for four days. The film is based on Izola Forrester-Mann Page story which is adapted for the screen by Albert Shelby Le Vino and directed by Wesley Ruggles under the personal supervision of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-02
Summary:

Yesterday, Queen's Theatre showed 'The Greater Claim' for the first time. The film features Alice Lake. On the same programme appeared Miss Bessie Lester, the American comedienne.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-04
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening the Metro attraction 'The Greater Claim' featuring Alice Lake, for the last time today. Miss Lake describes her enthusiasm regarding being a part of the production. Miss Bessie Lester, the comedian who hails from New York will also give her…

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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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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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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-21 - 1925-02-26
Summary:

Ramon Novarro, Alice Terry and Lewis Stone in Rex Ingram's 'Scaramouche.' Continuity by Willis Goldbeck and photography by John F. Seitz. A Metro picture. February 21 remarks: Founded on the novel of the French Revolution by Rafael Sabatini.

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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…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-23
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 features Ramon Novarro, Alice Terry and Lewis Stone. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-24
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is screening 'Scaramouche' which is drawing huge audiences in the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-24
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is showing 'Scaramouche,' the Rex Ingram production for Metro pictures. The cast of 10,000 is headed by Alice Terry, Lewis Stone and Ramon Novarro, who is famous for his role in 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' The screen adaptation was written by Willis Goldbeck…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-25
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 features Ramon Novarro, Alice Terry and Lewis Stone. The film had a successful run at 44th Street Theatre, New York.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-26
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening the film version of Rafael Sabatini's novel 'Scaramouche,' for the last time today. This Metro attraction is produced by Rex Ingram. The film features Ramon Novarro, Alice Terry and Lewis Stone who are famous for their performances in Ingram…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-13
Summary:

Last night, Queen's Theatre screened the First National attraction 'Circus Days' featuring Jackie Coogan who is famous for his roles in 'My Boy' and 'Daddy.' This Sol Lesser presentation is an adaptation of James Otis's story 'Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks…

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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.