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: 1925-03-17 - 1925-03-17
Summary:

Today positively last shows at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures presents Dorothy Gish and Richard Barthelmess in 'The Bright Shawl,' a John S. Robertson production. Tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., first appearance in Hongkong, Murray, the handcuff king. Also…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-17 - 1925-03-20
Summary:

Tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15, a big double attraction, a splendid picture and a first-class vaudeville act. First appearance of Murray, the Australian handcuff king featuring '$5000 Trunk Mystery' and many other tricks. Also showing Katherine MacDonald in 'The Beautiful Liar,' a…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-18 - 1925-03-19
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., first appearance of Murray, the Australian handcuff king featuring 'The $5000 Trunk Mystery' and other tricks. Also showing Katherine MacDonald in 'The Beautiful Liar,' a First National picture. Prices of admission: at 5.15 and 9.15, $1.50, $1.00…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre: 'Murray' Baffles Audiences
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-19
Summary:

Large and appreciative audiences greeted Murray, the famous Australian handcuff expert and escapologist when he made his bow last night at the Queen's Theatre. His feature trick, called 'The $5000 Trunk Mystery' was the piece de resistance. The picture programme is headed by a…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre: A New Programme by 'Murray'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-20
Summary:

Murray continues to mystify audiences at the Queen's Theatre. Miss MacDonald, who will be remembered by hundreds of thousands of film fans for her work in 'Passion's Playground,' 'My Lady's Latchkey,' 'Stranger Than Fiction' and other well-known…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-21 - 1925-03-21
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the most sentimental acts ever presented in Hongkong, Murray in 'Australian Figure 8 Irons' and 'Challenge Rope Tie-Up,' and many other new tricks. Also showing Katherine MacDonald in 'The Beautiful Liar.' Tomorrow (Sunday) at 6.00…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre: Murray's Farewell Performances
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-21
Summary:

Murray, the Australian escapologist on a world tour, concludes a four days' engagement at the Queen's Theatre tonight. There is also a First National picture entitled 'The Beautiful Liar' shown in the same programme. Katherine MacDonald, the American beauty, plays two parts…

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Headline: South China Morning Post Advertisement 1925-07-31
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-07-31 - 1925-07-31
Summary:

Tomorrow, Hongkong's biggest theatre comes into its own! Hereafter, First National, United Artists, Paramount, Metro and Goldwyn will contribute their finest photoplays to the Queen's, together with the super-productions of Pathe, Warner Bros. and Universal. The latest Gaumont and…