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: 1921-10-17
Summary:

Scarlet Pimpernel,' from Baroness Orczy's novel, was shown on the screen at the World Theatre. Dustin Farnum and Winifred Kingston take the main roles in the film. Film synopsis included. Pathe News and two good comedies are also in the programme.

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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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Headline: The Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-30 - 1925-04-30
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., positively last performance, Carter, the master magician and Evelyn Maxwell. Prices: $3.00, $2.00, $1.00 and 50 cents. Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Nazimova and Valentino in 'Camille.' Tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a big picture for our first anniversary,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-30
Summary:

A magnificent document of pictorial history' – such, it is promised, is Charles Ray's cinema masterpiece in nine reels, 'The Courtship of Myles Standish,' which will be shown at the Queen's Theatre tomorrow. Ray's masterpiece spans two full years of the daring…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-01 - 1925-05-01
Summary:

Commencing today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Associated Exhibitors Inc. presents Charles Ray and Enid Bennett in Longfellow's famous poem, 'The Courtship of Myles Standish' in 8 reels. Prices of admission: at 5.15 p.m., $1.20, 80 cents and 40 cents; 9.15 p.m., $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents…

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Headline: At the Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-01 - 1925-05-01
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Charles Ray in 'The Courtship of Myles Standish.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., the best Chinese drama produced, Miss Pearl Ing in 'Some Girl.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-01
Summary:

The Courtship of Myles Standish,' with Charles Ray as the star, comes to the Queen's Theatre today. It is a big production; the building of the Mayflower alone costs $64,000. When Charles Ray decided to produce his big film based upon Longfellow's poem, it was understood that its…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-02 - 1925-05-02
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., tomorrow at 6.00 and 9.15 p.m., a big picture for our first anniversary, Associated Exhibitors Inc. presents Charles Ray and Enid Bennett in Longfellow's famous poem, 'The Courtship of Myles Standish' in 8 reels. Prices of admission: at 5.15 p.m., $1.…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-02 - 1925-05-02
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., tomorrow (Sunday) at 6.00 and 9.15 p.m., Charles Ray in 'The Courtship of Myles Standish,' encore picture. Prices of admission: at 5.15 p.m., $1.20, 80 cents and 40 cents; 9.15 p.m., $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-02
Summary:

The Courtship of Myles Standish,' which opened at its local presentation last night at Queen's Theatre, comes up to expectations. There are many things that comment the newest of Ray productions to the movie fans; it is chockful of romance, carrying the theme of the famous Longfellow…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-04 - 1925-05-04
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only, positively last two days at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Charles Ray and Enid Bennett in 'The Courtship of Myles Standish.' Prices of admission: at 5.15 p.m., $1.20, 80 cents and 40 cents; 9.15 p.m., $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-04
Summary:

One of the most thrilling and sensational storm scenes ever screened is shown in the biggest of Charles Ray productions, 'The Courtship of Myles Standish,' now running at the Queen's Theatre. The historic Mayflower, an exact reproduction of the illustrious boat of early days being…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-05 - 1925-05-05
Summary:

Today positively last performances at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Charles Ray and Enid Bennett in 'The Courtship of Myles Standish.' Tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Annette Kellerman, the star of the Fox's 'A Daughter of the Gods,' in her latest under-sea drama, 'What Women…

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

There are many more interesting details of the Pilgrim's adventures in the New World that is written in the usual history. Even those 300,000 or more who claim kinship with the Mayflower personnel will be surprised by the amount of information revealed by 'The Courtship of Myles…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-08-10 - 1925-08-10
Summary:

June Marlowe and Beverly Bayne in 'The Tenth Woman.' Together with 'Kick Out,' a Mermaid comedy and Pathe News.