A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-30
Summary:

Hongkong's new theatre, one of the finest buildings of its kind in the Far East, will be thrown open to the public tomorrow, May 1, with a special programme. The handsome structure will seat 1,400 people with ease and comfort and is splendidly illuminated throughout. Striking as is its…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-01
Summary:

Queen's Theatre had its opening show this afternoon. It screened the film 'The Hero.' At around half-past two, the Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotewall performed the opening ceremony. H. E. the Governor, Sir R. E. Stubbs, arrived at around three o'clock. Everyone was impressed with the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-01
Summary:

Such was the good fortune of some 50 Los Angeles youngsters who were given an opportunity to work in the Gasnier production of 'The Hero,' to be shown at the Queen's Theatre tomorrow. The leading actors in the film are Gaston Glass, the 'Hero,' Barbara La Marr, John…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-03
Summary:

The Hero' is the attraction at the Queen's Theatre till next Monday. The film starred Barbara La Marr and Gaston Glass. Film plot included.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-03
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is screening 'The Hero,' till Monday. The film features Barbara La Marr and Gaston Glass. The Theatre also boasts splendid acoustic properties. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-03
Summary:

Devoid of any unreal element, 'The Hero,' which is the main feature of the Queen's Theatre opening programme, presents a homely touch with a wide appeal. Barbara La Marr and Gaston Glass take the leading roles. 'The Hero' will be shown at all performances till Monday…

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

Queen's Theatre is screening the Gasnier production, entitled 'The Hero,' featuring Barbara La Marr, for the last time tonight. Tomorrow, another Gasnier production 'Daughters of the Rich' will be presented at all performances. The cast includes Gaston Glass, Miriam…

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

In 'The Hero' showing at the Queen's Theatre till Monday night, Barbara La Marr, Doris Pawn and Gaston Glass are supported by a well-chosen cast who harmonise well in the excellent settings. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-06
Summary:

Claimed by the distributors to be a sequel to 'Rich Men's Wives' and 'Poor Men's Wives,' that Gasnier production 'Daughters of the Rich,' which will have a run of three days at the Queen's Theatre from today. Gaston Glass, the hero in 'The Hero…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-01
Summary:

Cecil B. de Mille assembled an 'all the talents' cast in the Paramount picture, 'The Affairs of Anatol,' which opens for a short run at the Queen's Theatre today. The cast included Wallace Reid, Gloria Swanson, Bebe Daniels, Wanda Hawley, Agnes Ayres, Elliot Dexter,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-01
Summary:

Cecil B. de Mille seems to have assembled an 'all the talents' cast in the Paramount picture, in 'The Affairs of Anatol,' which opens for a short run at the Queen's Theatre today. The cast includes Wallace Reid, Gloria Swanson, Bebe Daniels, Wanda Hawley, Agnes Ayres,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-01
Summary:

Not only does 'The Affairs of Anatol,' the Paramount all-star picture boast a number of names which are household words in the screen world but even Elinor Glyn, the famous novelist, permitted herself to be screened with the others in a society scene in the film. Among the better-known…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-02
Summary:

With a cast that includes Gloria Swanson, Wallace Reid, Bebe Daniels, Wanda Hawley and Monte Blue, Paramount has a just claim in describing 'The Affair of Anatol' as an all-star picture. Cecil B. de Mille can look back to this exquisite film as another of his earlier masterpieces. It…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-02
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening the Paramount attraction 'The Affairs of Anatol' featuring Gloria Swanson, Wallace Reid, Bebe Daniels, Wanda Hawley and Monte Blue.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-02
Summary:

An abundance of stars appears in 'The Affair of Anatol,' the Paramount picture which is having a brief run at the Queen Theatre. Cecil B. de Mille, the famous director, got together Wallace Reid, Gloria Swanson, Bebe Daniels, Wanda Hawley, Agnes Ayres, Monte Blue and Elliot Dexter for…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-06
Summary:

Much pleasure has been derived from the screening of 'The Affairs of Anatol' the current big feature at the Queen's Theatre, where it has met with responsive attendances at all four shows. It is a Paramount picture with Cecil B. de Mille as director. Wallace Reid and Gloria…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-27
Summary:

World Theatre has secured Clara Kimball Young's 'Mid-Channel' as a feature attraction. Coronet Theatre is showing Mary Pickford's 'Tess of the Storm Country.' 'Tess' will give place to 'The Rustle of Silk,' featuring Conway Tearle, on Wednesday.…

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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…