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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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…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-17
Summary:

Priscilla Dean, famous in the cinema world for her acting in 'The Flame of Life,' plays the role of a beautiful queen of the underworld in a Universal picture styled 'White Tiger,' which opened at the Queen's Theatre last night and will be shown till Saturday night.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-18
Summary:

Just what an 'automatic chess player' is will be explained to those who, as yet, have not availed themselves of the opportunity to see the Universal screen classic, 'The White Tiger,' which will be presented at the Queen Theatre. Priscilla Dean is the star and local cinema…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-31
Summary:

There comes tomorrow to the Queen's Theatre a picture heralded as a 'milestone on the highway of Art,' and which bears the highest recommendations in its own right. It is 'Oliver Twist,' starring Jackie Coogan, produced by Sol Lesser; directed by Frank Lloyd, and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-03
Summary:

A great many of the patrons of the Queen's Theatre yesterday went to enjoy a screened series of antics performed by the screen's most gifted boy. Jackie Coogan was the boy, the play was Frank Lloyd's adaptation of Charles Dickens' 'Oliver Twist' presented as a First…

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

As the engagement of little Jackie Coogan in 'Oliver Twist' draws to a close today at the Queen's Theatre, the impression gains strength that this is one of the biggest and most notable picture products yet created for the screen. It seems to be as nearly perfect as a picture play…

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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-09
Summary:

Turn to the Right,' popular comedy-drama of the stage, has been transferred to the screen and will be seen today at the Queen's Theatre. As a stage play, 'Turn to the Right' made a fortune for John Golden, who presented it and for the authors, Winchell Smith and John E.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-10
Summary:

All that heartthrob and delightful comedy which made the play, 'Turn to the Right,' one of the most popular offerings of the stage has been preserved in the screen version which yesterday began a four days' run at the Queen's Theatre. John Golden's stage success by…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-11
Summary:

John Golden's presentation of 'Turn to the Right,' by Winchell Smith and John E. Hazzard, has been transferred to the screen. Its celluloid version is presented by John Golden and Marcus Loew and is showing at the Queen's Theatre. It is a Rex Ingram production distributed by…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-21
Summary:

Scaramouche,' a Rex Ingram production for Metro Picture Corporation, adapted from Rafael Sabatini's novel of the same name, comes to the Queen's Theatre for an extended visit. Ingram has surpassed his production of 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse' with this picture…

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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: 1925-02-28
Summary:

There is a new screen thrill to be had from Goldwyn's melodramatic thriller, 'A Blind Bargain,' which was seen for the first time in Hongkong at the Queen's Theatre last night. Lon Chaney contributes two marvellous bits of acting as the half-mad surgeon. Others in the cast…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-02
Summary:

Lon Chaney plays one of the most remarkable roles of his spectacular career, in 'A Blind Bargain,' which is now showing in the Queen's Theatre. Lon Chaney plays two roles – one a polished suave physician and the other is a hunchback. Tomorrow a new picture, 'The Invisible…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-17
Summary:

Camille,' the Nazimova production which will be shown today at the Queen's Theatre, has been modernized for the screen in an adaptation by June Mathis, who wrote the continuity for the Rex Ingram production for Metro of 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse' and 'The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-18
Summary:

It is obvious why Nazimova is called 'the incomparable.' This brilliant actress' performance in 'Camille,' shown yesterday at the Queen's Theatre, evinces such a mastery of technique and emotional quality. In 'Camille,' Nazimova has done for the silver…

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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…