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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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-31 - 1924-12-31
Summary:

Tomorrow at all shows. January 1st, New Year's Day, special children's matinees at 2.30 and 5.15 p.m., souvenir tickets, no blanks, showing Jackie Coogan in 'Oliver Twist,' by Charles Dickens, with Lon Chaney, Gladys Brockwell, Lionel Belmore and cast of stars, directed by…

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

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., the pick of the latest First National Pictures, Jackie Coogan and Lon Chaney in 'Oliver Twist' by Charles Dickens, a super-production at ordinary prices. Today New Year's Day special children's matinees at 2.30 and 5.15 p.m., souvenir…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-03 - 1925-01-03
Summary:

Today to Monday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., special Sunday matinee at 5.15 p.m., the pick of the latest First National Pictures, Jackie Coogan and Lon Chaney in 'Oliver Twist' by Charles Dickens. Showing to crowded houses. Book your seats early. At 5.15, 80 cents, 50 cents and…

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Headline: The Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-03 - 1925-01-03
Summary:

Today at all shows, Sol Lesser presents Jackie Coogan in 'Oliver Twist,' a First National picture. A super-production at ordinary prices. Illustration included.

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

Today, positively last show at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., the best show in town, Jackie Coogan in and as 'Oliver Twist' by Charles Dickens. At ordinary prices. Tomorrow at all shows, Strongheart, the wonder dog, in 'The Silent Call,' a First National attraction.

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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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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-08 - 1925-01-09
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., tomorrow last show at 5.15 p.m., First National Pictures presents Strongheart, the wonder dog, in 'The Silent Call' in 7 parts. Showing Saturday, January 10th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Norma Talmadge in her latest picture, 'Within the Law,' a First…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-09 - 1925-01-09
Summary:

Tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Joseph M. Schenck presents Norma Talmadge in 'Within the Law,' directed by Frank Lloyd, written by Bayard Veiller. Added attraction, the Versatile Four. No increase in prices. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-09
Summary:

From the grandeur of the Court of Louis X in 'The Eternal Flame' and the enchantment of the turret East in Robert Hichen's [sic] 'The Voice from the Minaret' to the underworld of New York City may seem a long step for any motion picture star, but Norma Talmadge makes it…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-10 - 1925-01-10
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Sunday at 6.00 and 9.15 p.m., Norma Talmadge in her latest picture, 'Within the Law,' from the famous American play by Bayard Veiller. Added attraction today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Sunday at 9.15 p.m. only, the Versatile Four in selections from their…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-10
Summary:

Norma Talmadge has never been surrounded by a stronger cast than that which appears in her latest screen production, a picturization of Bayard Vellier's [sic] tremendously popular stage play, 'Within the Laws,' which comes to the Queen's Theatre today. Film plot included. The…

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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-12
Summary:

Some of the most amusing scenes in 'Within the Law,' the absorbing Norma Talmadge picture playing at the Queen's Theatre this week, are enacted by Eileen Percy and Thomas Ricketts. Film plot included. 'Within the Law' is a First National picture directed by Frank Lloyd,…

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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…