A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-13 - 1924-05-15
Summary:

On Tue. to Fri. May 13th to 15th at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Lady of Monsoreau,' by Alexandre Dumas. Also, at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., last two days of the Olympia Follies. Price details included. Booking at the Theatre. May 13 Remarks: Photo included. May 14 Remarks: Miss…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-15
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening the colour-photoplay 'The Lady of Monsoreau' for the last time today. 'The Forgotten Law' will put on the theatre for three days from tomorrow. The film is based on the novel 'A Modern Madonna.' The cast includes Alec B.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-16 - 1924-05-19
Summary:

Commencing May 16th to 19th at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Chefalo & Palermo Company, the world's magicians. Also, Metro presents Milton Sills in 'The Forgotten Law.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., a Fox serial, 'The Bride '13',' 1st & 2nd epis. Price details…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-16
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be hosting magicians, Chefalo and Palermo, who will stage their performances on 5:15 and 9:15 today. The Theatre will also screen the Metro picture 'The Forgotten Law' which is based on a story similar to 'Uncle Tom's Cabin.' There is a strong…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-17
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be hosting the magicians, Chefalo and Palermo, today and tomorrow. The Theatre will also be screening 'The Forgotten Law.' 'Bride 13' is the picture for the 2:15 and 7:15 shows.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-07 - 1925-03-09
Summary:

Today and Sunday, Mady Christians in 'My Love is Sadly Shining,' a romance of the French Revolution in eight parts. Also Town Topics (Tientsin Police, etc.) by B. A. T. Co. March 9 remarks: Johnny Hines in 'Sure Fire Flint,' a comedy in 7 parts.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-10 - 1925-03-13
Summary:

Tuesday to Friday, Mastodon Films, Inc. presents Johnny Hines supported by Doris Kenyon, Edmund Breese, Robert Edeson, Effie Shannon, J. Barney Sherry in 'Sure Fire Flint.' March 13 remarks: Tomorrow, Dorothy Gish and Richard Barthelmess in 'The Bright Shawl,' a First…

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

Beginning today, for four days, Queen's Theatre will be screening 'Sure Fire Flint' featuring Johnny Hines. The story is adapted from the story of the same name appeared in the Ace High Magazine, and written by Gerald C. Duffy. Johnny Hines is famous for his performance in '…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-11
Summary:

Yesterday, Queen's Theatre screened 'Sure Fire Flint' starring Johnny Hines. The film is filled with thrill and comedy. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-14 - 1925-03-14
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, First National Pictures present Dorothy Gish and Richard Barthelmess in Joseph Hergesheimer's 'The Bright Shawl.' A John S. Robertson production in 8 reels. March 16 remarks: Coming! Murray, the Handcuff King. March 17 remarks: Katherin [sic] MacDonald in…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-14
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening the film version of Joseph Hergesheimer's story 'The Bright Shawl' featuring Richard Barthelmess and Dorothy Gish. A large part of the story was filmed in Cuba. The film was directed by John S. Robertson who is famous for productions like…

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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: 1925-03-30 - 1925-03-31
Summary:

Monday to Thursday, First National Pictures present Lewis Stone, Wallace Berry, Jane Novak and Robert Gordon in 'The Rosary,' an adaptation of Edward Rose's famous play of the same name. Coming! 'Rupert of Hentzau' the sequel to 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' March…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-01 - 1925-04-02
Summary:

Today to Thursday, March 30 to April 2 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., a First National Pictures presents Lewis Stone, Jane Novak, Wallace Beery and Robert Gordon in 'The Rosary,' an adaption of Edward Rose's famous play of the same name. Also Buster Keaton in 'Electric…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-02
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening the Selznick Distributing Corporation's 'Rupert of Hentzau.' The film is a sequel to the Metro production 'Prisoner of Zenda' which had a successful run in the last year. The stories were written by Sir Anthony Hope.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-03 - 1925-04-04
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Sir Anthony Hope's 'Rupert of Hentzau,' with the greatest all celebrity cast ever assembled for a single production, Elaine Hammerstein, Bert Lytell, Lew Cody, Claire Windsor, Hobart Bosworth, Bryant Washburn, Marjorie Daw, Mitchell Lewis,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-03
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening the photodrama 'Rupert of Henztau.' Huge sets were erected in the United Studio to film the wedding scenes of the photodrama. The film features Bert Lytell and Elaine Hammerstein. The story was written by Sir Anthony Hope. The production of the…

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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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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-06
Summary:

Last night, Queen's Theatre screened Sir Anthony Hope's famous novel 'Rupert of Henztau.' The photodrama was directed by Victor Heerman.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-28 - 1925-04-28
Summary:

Last three nights, today April 25th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Carter the great presenting many new illusions. Also see and hear Miss Evelyn Maxwell. Prices $3.00, $2.00, $1.00 and 50 cents. Booking at the Theatre. Tel. C. 4636. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Richard Barthelmess and Dorothy Gish in '…