A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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: 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: 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: 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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-29
Summary:

Lillian Gish in her greatest role! The ethereal little star who tugged at heartstrings in such big productions as 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Broken Blossoms,' 'Orphans of the Storm' and 'Way Down East' at last has a role that tests her full powers. In Henry…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-01 - 1925-06-02
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.00, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., the greatest love story of all time, Metro Pictures Corporation presents Lillian Gish, who was in 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Hearts of the World,' 'Orphans of the Storm' and 'Way Down East,' in Henry King's…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-03 - 1925-06-03
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 2.30, 5.00, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lillian Gish, the big little star of 'Way Down East' in her greatest and latest triumph, 'The White Sister' in 11 reels. With special musical score. Friday, June 5th, Richard Barthelmess in 'Sonny,' great as…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-10 - 1925-06-11
Summary:

Commencing Friday, June 12th, Jackie Coogan in 'The Circus Days,' presented by Sol Lesser, adapted from 'Toby Tyler' from James Otis' celebrated story of circus life. Parents bring the children. Prices of admission: at 5.15 p.m., $1.20, 80 cents and 40 cents; at 9.15 p.m…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-11 - 1925-06-11
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures presents Charles Ray in 'Two Minutes to Go.' Tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the greatest shows on earth, Jackie Coogan in 'Circus Days' a First National picture.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-11
Summary:

Jackie Coogan and a great circus are coming to town. Sol Lesser presents Jackie in this successor to the same producer's presentation of 'Oliver Twist,' and the name of the lavish picture which will be shown at the Queen's Theatre tomorrow is 'Circus Days.' It is a…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-12 - 1925-06-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Jackie Coogan in his greatest picture, 'Circus Days,' adapted from James Otis celebrated story 'Toby Tyler.' Also 'When Summer Comes,' a Mack Sennett comedy. Prices of admission: at 5.15 p.m., $1.20, 80 cents and 40 cents; at 9.15 p.m…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-12 - 1925-06-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Jackie Coogan in his greatest picture, 'Circus Days,' adapted from James Otis celebrated story 'Toby Tyler,' a First National Pictures production. Parents bring the children. Prices of admission: at 5.15 p.m., $1.20, 80 cents and 40 cents; at 9.15…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-12
Summary:

Amid the fanfare of trumpets, the piercing notes of a steam calliope, Jackie Coogan runs away and joins a circus in his latest First National picture, 'Circus Days,' which comes to the Queen's Theatre today. 'Circus Days' is adapted from James Otis's noted story,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-13
Summary:

The wistful little figure of 'My Boy' and 'Daddy' is given a part in the First National picture, 'Circus Days,' that seems better suited to his talents than anything else he has done for the silent drama. 'Circus Days,' as presented by Sol Lesser, is a…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-15 - 1925-06-15
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., positively last performances, it will not be shown elsewhere in Hongkong, Jackie Coogan in 'Circus Days.' Also 'When Summer Comes,' a Mack Sennett comedy. Wednesday, July 17th, Ivy Nicholls in charming Irish songs and latest…