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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-19
Summary:

At the Queen's Theatre at 5.15 and 9.15 tonight, the famous magicians, Chefalo and Palermo, will repeat their programme which attracted such large audiences on Friday and Saturday. Commencing today, 'Determination,' a stupendous ten-reel film play will be exhibited at the Queen…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-20
Summary:

The Performance of Chefalo and Palermo will be continued for three more days at Queen's Theatre. A picture entitled 'Determination,' starring by Alpheus Lincoln, and 'Bride 13' will be put on as well.

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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-20
Summary:

A scenic gem is, without exaggeration, the most fitting description of 'Determination,' the ten-reel feature which starts at the Queen's Theatre today for a few days' run. Film synopsis included. One of the most ambitious scenes is that of a Paris night club where the elite…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-20
Summary:

The Queen's Theatre has been able to secure an extension of the Chefalo and Palermo company for three days as from today. This company will always be assured of a welcome in the Far East where they are old favourites. They will be supported by different pictures – a serial at the earlier…

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-22
Summary:

Genuine merit has been the cause of success which has attended the performances by the Chefalo and Palermo troupe of magicians at the Queen's Theatre where they will be on view today and tomorrow. At the 5.15 and 9.15 shows at the Queen's 'Determination,' a film dealing with…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-02
Summary:

The popularity of the film and 'super-production' like Douglas Fairbanks latest 'The Thief of Bagdad,' has an impact in London for building more supercinemas. In the last two years the New Tivoli and the Shepherd's Bush Pavilion, both magnificent, have been opened. In…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-09
Summary:

Turn to the Right' a drama, has been transferred to the screen and will be seen today at the Queen's Theatre. Plot included. The Manila Vaudeville Company are giving their last performance at this theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-09
Summary:

Turn to the Right,' popular comedy-drama of the stage, has been transferred to the screen and will be seen today at the Queen's Theatre. As a stage play, 'Turn to the Right' made a fortune for John Golden, who presented it and for the authors, Winchell Smith and John E.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-10
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening 'Turn to the Right,' a Metro production, today. The story is authored by Winchell Smith and John E. Hazzard and the screen version is presented by John Golden and Marcus Loew. The film is a Rex Ingram production and is directed by the creator of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-10
Summary:

All that heartthrob and delightful comedy which made the play, 'Turn to the Right,' one of the most popular offerings of the stage has been preserved in the screen version which yesterday began a four days' run at the Queen's Theatre. John Golden's stage success by…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-11
Summary:

Turn to the Right,' is now showing at the Queen's Theatre. Film plot included. Manila Vaudeville Company were, as usual of the highest order.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-11
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is screening 'Turn to the Right.' The story is authored by Winchell Smith and John [sic] E. Hazzard and the screen version is presented by John Golden. Its celluloid version is presented by John Golden and Marcus Loew. The film is a Rex Ingram production,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-11
Summary:

John Golden's presentation of 'Turn to the Right,' by Winchell Smith and John E. Hazzard, has been transferred to the screen. Its celluloid version is presented by John Golden and Marcus Loew and is showing at the Queen's Theatre. It is a Rex Ingram production distributed by…

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Headline: Scaramouche'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-19
Summary:

The Adolph Zukor prize has been awarded by a distinguished body of judges to Rafael Sabatini's novel 'Scaramouche,' produced on the screen by Rex Ingram. Mr. Zukor offered the prize to the writer whose story replay made the best picture to be produced on the screen and publicity…