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: 1924-05-19
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be presenting the magicians, Chefalo and Palermo, along with the attraction 'The Forbidden Law' for the last time at the 5:15 and 9:15 shows. 'Determination,' a ten-reel picture, follows on Tuesday. The scenes in the picture include the fashion…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-20 - 1924-05-21
Summary:

Commencing Tuesday 20th until Thur. 22nd May at 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., Chefalo & Palermo Company, the world's magicians. Pictures shows at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Al Lincoln in 'Determination.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'Bride 13,' epis. 3 & 4. Price details included…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-20
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will continue to present the magicians Chefalo and Palermo for three more days commencing today. They will perform the 7:15 and 9:15 shows. From tomorrow, they will be supported for the rest of their stay by 'Bride 13' at 7:15 show and 'Determination' at…

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Headline: Cinema Notes
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-21
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening 'Peacock Alley' featuring Mae Murray, for the last time tonight. Star Theatre will be screening a Paramount production by Lois Weber, entitled 'Too Wise Wives,' featuring Claire Windsor and Mona Lisa, for the last time tonight. The film…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-22
Summary:

Tomorrow night, magicians Chefalo and Palermo will finish their season at the Queen's Theatre. They will give their performances at the 7:15 and 9:15 performances when they will be supported by two pictures, 'Bride 13' and 'Determination' respectively.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-16
Summary:

Last night, Queen's Theatre screened Richard Barthelmess' 'The Bright Shawl.' The film is compared with productions like 'Sonny' and 'Tol'able David.'

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-30 - 1925-06-04
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.00 sharp, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., tomorrow (Sunday) at 6 and 9.15 p.m. only, Metro Pictures Corporation presents Lillian Gish in Henry King's production of 'The White Sister.' With special musical score. Prices of admission: at 5, 6 and 9.15 p.m., $2, $1.20 and 80…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-05 - 1925-06-08
Summary:

Friday and Saturday, June 5th and 6th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Richard Barthelmess in 'Sonny,' directed by Henry King. Also Lucille Anderson in latest dances and comedy acts. Prices of admission: at 5.15 p.m., $1.20, 80 cents and 40 cents; at 9.15 p.m., $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-05
Summary:

Today, Queen's Theatre will be screening the Associated First National Pictures, Inc. attraction 'Sonny' featuring Richard Barthelmess. The picture shows elements of 'Broken Blossoms' and 'Tol'able David.' Film synopsis included.

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

Yesterday, Queen's Theatre began the screening of 'Sonny' featuring Dick [sic] Barthelmess who is famous for his performances in 'Broken Blossoms,' 'Tol'able David.' The cast includes Pauline Garon, Patterson Dial, who was previously seen with Barthelmess…

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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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Headline: Queen's
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-09-29 - 1925-10-02
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Sea Hawk.' Usual prices. October 2 Remarks: Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-09-30
Summary:

Last night, Queen's Theatre screened 'The Sea Hawk.' The picture closely follows Rafael Sabatini's book. The film exhibited some extremely realistic scenes of the slave market and galley ship.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-10-03 - 1925-10-05
Summary:

Today at 2.30 p.m., 'The King of Wild Horses.' Tonight at 5, 7.15, 9.30, 'The Sea Hawk.' October 5 Remarks: On page 12, another ad. on 'The King of Wild Horses' only.

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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: 1925-12-11 - 1925-12-12
Summary:

California Straight Ahead.' On Sunday and Monday, there is an absorbing drama by Marshall Neilan entitled 'The Strangers' Banquet.' On Tuesday next, the event of the year, 'Captain Blood' by Raphael [sic] Sabatini who made 'Scaramouche' and 'The Sea…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-12-14 - 1925-12-14
Summary:

Today only at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Marshall Neilan presents 'The Strangers' Banquet' by Donn Byrne with Claire Windsor, Hobart Bosworth, Rockliffe Fellowes, Ford Sterling, Dagmar Godowsky, Eleanor Boardman, Claude Gillingwater, distributed by Goldwyn. Starting tomorrow,…