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: 1922-06-16
Summary:

The famous Griffith picture 'Way Down East' was surrendered this month to Mr. George Mooser, representative of the United Artists Corporation. It marked the first victory of the United Artists Corporation in the fight being waged against motion picture film piracy. For background…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-25
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-06
Summary:

In the Queen's Theatre, from tonight to Thursday, featuring Gaston Glass, Ruth Clifford, Stuart Holmes, Miriam Cooper and Ethel Shannon in the 'Daughters of the Rich,' a story of American dollars, based on the novel by Edgar Saltus. Smoke Turner who made a hit in 'The Four…

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Headline: The 'Virginian'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-22 - 1924-05-24
Summary:

The Virginian' will be shown in Queen's Theatre. May 22 Remarks: Same ad on page 4-5, 7, 9 & 12. May 23-24 Remarks: Same ad on page 2-4, 7, 9 & 12. May 22-24 Remarks: Another ad on page 4, commencing May 23rd to 26th. Illustration included.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-22 - 1924-05-24
Summary:

The Virginian,' better than book and play, marks epoch in screen art.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-22 - 1924-05-26
Summary:

May 23rd to 26th, 'The Virginian,' a Tom Forman production, Preferred Pictures. Illustration included. May 26 Remarks: Presented by B. P. Schulberg.

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

Screen tragedy almost became real tragedy when a revolver in the hands of Kenneth Harlan exploded prematurely, seriously injured the screen hero and temporarily stopping production work on 'The Virginian,' which is now playing at the Queen's Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-23 - 1924-05-26
Summary:

Commencing Friday 23rd to Monday 26th May at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Kenneth Harlan and Florence Vidor in 'The Virginian,' 1924 production. Usual prices. Booking at Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-23 - 1924-05-24
Summary:

Today to 26th May, B. P. Schulberg presents 'The Virginian,' a Tom Forman production, Preferred Pictures. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-23 - 1924-05-26
Summary:

Commencing Friday 23rd to Monday 26th May at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Kenneth Harlan and Florence Vidor in 'The Virginian,' a 1924 production. Usual prices. Booking at theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-23
Summary:

From today till Monday next, Queen's Theatre will be screening the film version of 'The Virginians' [sic]. The story is dedicated to the late Theodore Rossevelt [sic].

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-23
Summary:

The Virginian' will be exhibited at the Queen's Theatre from today till Monday.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-23 - 1924-05-26
Summary:

Commencing Friday, 23rd to Monday 26th May at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Kenneth Harlan and Florence Vidor in 'The Virginian,' 1924 production. Usual prices. Booking at Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-24
Summary:

The Virginians' [sic], a Preferred Picture production, will be on at the Queen's Theatre till Monday. The feature portrays all the novel intended.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-24
Summary:

Some people have expressed a mild dislike to pictures of America's Wild West. This, however, should be no reason for staying away from the screening of 'The Virginian,' which is running at the Queen's Theatre till Monday. Rolling pastures served only as the background, with…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-26
Summary:

Tonight will be the final showing of 'The Virginian,' at the Queen's Theatre. The portrayal of Owen Wister's famous classic has given a wonderful picture to the movie world. One should not more miss seeing this picture than miss a picturization of Shakespeare's work. It…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-27
Summary:

Mothers-in-Law' will be screened at the Queen's Theatre from today till Monday. The film starred Gaston Glass, Ruth Clifford, Josef Swickard who will be remembered for 'The Four Horsemen,' and also with Marie Curtis and Edith Yorke. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-27
Summary:

From today till Monday, Queen's Theatre will be screening 'Mothers-in-Law' at the 5:15 and 9:15 performances. The film will satisfy not only those who see it as a diversion from routine life but also those who perceive the moral of the story and measure its influence on human…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-28
Summary:

Captain [sic] acting and sympathetic treatment of the respective parts seemed to be the keynote of what was shown by the stars in 'Mothers-in-Law' which opened at the Queen's Theatre last night. This Gasnier served a double purpose. Firstly, there were members of the audience who…