A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-06
Summary:

Alice Lake is to be seen in a new role at the Queen's Theatre today when the new Metro special, 'The Misfit Wife.' Other case included Forrest Stanley, Jack Livingston, Graham Pettie, Edward Martindel, Frederick Vroom, Billy Gettinger, Jim Blackwell, Leota Lorraine and Helen…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-06
Summary:

Alice Lake, who reaped success in Metro's production of 'Should A Women Tell?' and 'Shore Acres,' is to be seen in a new role at the Queen's Theatre today when the new Metro special, 'The Misfit Wife' will be the feature. Film synopsis included. Alice Lake…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-07
Summary:

The Misfit Wife,' a Metro production featuring Alice Lake, was seen last night at the Queen's Theatre. Other cast included Forrest Stanley, Leota Lorraine, Edward Martindel, Jack Livingston, Graham Pettie, Frederick Vroom, Billy Gettinger, Jim Blackwell, Helen Pillsbury.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-07
Summary:

The Misfit Wife,' a Metro production featuring Alice Lake, was seen last night at the Queen's Theatre. It was the performance of Alice Lake as Katie Molly that counted most in the picture's success. The cast includes Forrest Stanley, Leota Lorraine, Edward Martindel, Jack…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-16
Summary:

Richard Barthelmess new starring vehicle, First National production, 'The Bright Shawl,' which began an engagement at the Queen's Theatre last night. His two pictures 'Tol'able David' and 'Sonny' are mentioned. Dorothy Gish also starred in 'The Bright…

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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-16
Summary:

Viewing such a motion picture as Richard Barthelmess' new starring vehicle, 'The Bright Shawl,' which began an engagement at the Queen's Theatre last night, one instinctively recalls his previous productions for purposes of comparison. 'Tol'able David' was a…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-14
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening 'Body and Soul' featuring Alice Lake who is known for her roles in 'Should a Woman Tell?,' James A. Herne's 'Shore Acres' and 'The Misfit Wife.' The story is an adaptation by Hayden Talbot and Marc Robbins of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-14
Summary:

Body and Soul,' a photoplay promising to be the most interesting of Alice Lake's appearances on the screen, will be seen today at the Queen's Theatre. Local cinema-goers have seen and like Miss Lake. As the fisher girl in 'Should a Woman Tell?' and the not dissimilar but…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-12
Summary:

Richard Barthelmess in his second starring venture to be distributed by Associated First National Pictures, Inc., 'The Seventh Day,' will be the attraction at the Queen's Theatre tomorrow. The young star has a different role from his part in 'Tol'able David.' Frank…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-14
Summary:

The Seventh Day' opened at the Queen's Theatre yesterday. The film is starred by Richard Barthelmess, who had been also starred in 'Tol'able David.' Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-14
Summary:

The Seventh Day' is good enough entertainment for the seventh day and all the other six. Richard Barthelmess, who won his sensational spurs as a star with 'Tol'able David,' has followed it up with a picture of unusual interest. Its opening at the Queen's Theatre…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-05
Summary:

Sonny,' starring Richard Barthelmess, comes to the Queen's Theatre today. Richard Barthelmess' former pictures included 'Broken Blossoms' and 'Tol'able David.' Film plot included.

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-05
Summary:

Motion picture fans, who have come to expect the unusual in character delineation from Richard Barthelmess, are said to be in for more splendid entertainment when 'Sonny,' the latest production to be made for Associated First National Pictures, Inc., comes to the Queen's Theatre…

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-06
Summary:

When 'Broken Blossoms' appeared, we hailed Dick [sic] Barthelmess, the actor. With 'Tol'able David,' we acclaimed a new star. But with 'Sonny,' his latest picture, which opened yesterday at the Queen's, we announce the arrival of an actor of ability in…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-12-07
Summary:

Richard Barthelmess in 'The Bond Boy' has a production that is strongly suggestive of 'Tol'able David.' Plot and production details included.