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: 1924-11-26
Summary:

The Golden Gift,' which was shown yesterday at the Queen's Theatre, is a thrilling drama of love and power, with Alice Lake, the youthful Metro star, as the central figure in this story of the clash between love of career and love of a child. Film synopsis included. As a leading man,…

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Headline: Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-27 - 1924-11-29
Summary:

Thursday to Sunday, November 27th to 30th at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures present Lewis Stone in 'The Golden Snare' from the famous novel by James Oliver Curwood. Also Buster Keaton in 'The Play House.' Prices of admission: at 5.15 p.m., 80 cents,…

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Headline: The Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-27 - 1924-11-27
Summary:

Today at all shows, James Oliver Curwood presents 'The Golden Snare,' featuring Lewis Stone, Ruth Renick and Wallace Beery. At ordinary prices. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-27
Summary:

The Golden Snare,' declared by many to be James Oliver Curwood's best and most thrilling story of the Far North, will be the screen attraction at the Queen's Theatre today. Lewis Stone is the featured player. Ruth Renick has the feminine lead. Other well-known players in the cast…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-28
Summary:

Teaming with that mystery, suspense and fascination which mark the vigorous and refreshing James Oliver Curwood stories of the Far North, 'The Golden Snare,' which was shown at the Queen's Theatre last night, is the best screen version yet made of any of the author's works.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-06
Summary:

The Law Forbids,' Baby Peggy's second Universal production, opened last night at the Queen's Theatre. The notable cast was assembled by Jess Robins, director of the picture, to portray the varied roles in the story, which was written by Bernard McConville. Robert Ellis and Elinor…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-12 - 1925-01-12
Summary:

Today to Wednesday, January 12 to 11 at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. daily, First National Pictures presents Norma Talmadge in Bayard Veiller's play, 'Within the Law.' Also two Topics no. 62 by B. A. T. Co. No increase in prices. Next change January 15th, Gloria Swanson and Rudolph…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-13 - 1925-01-14
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, January 13 and 14 at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. daily, First National Pictures presents Norma Talmadge in Bayard Veiller's play, 'Within the Law' in 8 parts. No increase in prices. Coming attraction, the Manila Vaudeville Co., Misses Miami, Fritz and Dimple. Next…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-14 - 1925-01-17
Summary:

Tomorrow, January 15th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., special engagement, Manila Vaudeville Company presents Misses Miami, Dimple and Millie in songs and dances. Messrs. Dick and Raymond, comedians. Also Gloria Swanson and Rudolph Valentino in Elinor Glyn's 'Beyond the Rocks.' January 16…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-15
Summary:

An antiquary and a lover of the beautiful could not but have been pleased with the sets at the Lasky studio, where 'Beyond the Rocks,' a Paramount picture with Gloria Swanson as the star – which comes to the Queen's Theatre today for four days – was filmed. The story by Elinor…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-16
Summary:

Gloria Swanson showed marked propensities as a practical joker during the filming of 'Beyond the Rocks,' her new Paramount Picture showing at the Queen's Theatre this week when she made Rudolph Valentino, her leading man, the butt of a practical joke which caused hearty laughter.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-17
Summary:

The pleasure-seekers at Catalina Island were the recipients of a terpsichorean treat one evening during the filming of 'Beyond the Rocks,' the Paramount picture starring Gloria Swanson and showing at the Queen's Theatre during this week. The company, under the direction of Sam…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-16 - 1925-02-16
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., last performances, Miss Tamara Baronelli in classical and oriental dances; Mr. Jack Thomas in latest songs and dances. Also George Walsh and Miriam Cooper in 'Serenade' in 7 parts. Tomorrow at all shows, Barbara Castleton and Lewis Stone in 'The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-16
Summary:

A delightful story of the romantic days of Spanish glories, alive with tempestuous love and intrigue that characterize the Latin race – that is 'Serenade,' which will be shown for the last time at the Queen's Theatre. It is an R. A. Walsh-First National attraction. Miriam Cooper…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-17 - 1925-02-19
Summary:

Tuesday to Friday, February 17th to 20th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures presents Barbara Castleton, Lewis Stone and William Desmond in 'The Child Thou Gavest Me,' with little Dick [sic] Headrick. Also Buster Keaton in 'The Haunted House.' Prices of admission:…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-17
Summary:

The Child Thou Gavest Me,' which is to be the attraction under the First National trademark at the Queen's Theatre, introduces a new producing organization to the motion picture public. It is an independent unit known as John M. Stahl Productions, and the pictures are made under Mr.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-18
Summary:

The Child Thou Gavest Me,' which started a four-day engagement at the Queen's Theatre yesterday, contains a story so human in quality that the entire production seems to be an interesting period lifted right out of life. It is a John M. Stahl production and released by Associated First…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-20 - 1925-02-20
Summary:

Today at all shows, Barbara Castleton and Lewis Stone in 'The Child Thou Gavest Me.' Tomorrow at all shows, Alice Terry, Ramon Novarro and Lewis Stone in Rafael Sabatini's famous novel, 'Scaramouche,' in 10 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-27
Summary:

Lon Chaney, the star of 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame,' is at his best in the Goldwyn melodrama, 'A Blind Bargain,' which will be the attraction at the Queen's Theatre for four days, commencing today. In this picture, he adds two faces to the thousand he has previously…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-20
Summary:

The Night Rose,' a new Goldwyn melodrama from the pen of the famous novelist, Leroy Scott, will be shown at the Queen's Theatre today. Lon Chaney, who will be remembered for his remarkable characterization of a legless thug in the Goldwyn production of 'The Penalty' and…