A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-06
Summary:

In the Queen's Theatre, from tonight to Thursday, featuring Gaston Glass, Ruth Clifford, Stuart Holmes, Miriam Cooper and Ethel Shannon in the 'Daughters of the Rich,' a story of American dollars, based on the novel by Edgar Saltus. Smoke Turner who made a hit in 'The Four…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-27
Summary:

Mothers-in-Law' will be screened at the Queen's Theatre from today till Monday. The film starred Gaston Glass, Ruth Clifford, Josef Swickard who will be remembered for 'The Four Horsemen,' and also with Marie Curtis and Edith Yorke. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-27
Summary:

From today till Monday, Queen's Theatre will be screening 'Mothers-in-Law' at the 5:15 and 9:15 performances. The film will satisfy not only those who see it as a diversion from routine life but also those who perceive the moral of the story and measure its influence on human…

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-16
Summary:

White Tiger,' a Universal picture, commences a brief run at the Queen's Theatre, starring Priscilla Dean. She was supported by Wallace Beery, of 'The Four Horsemen,' 'Robin Hood' and 'The Flame of Life'; Raymond Griffith and Matt Moore.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-17
Summary:

White Tiger,' is the current attraction of Queen's Theatre. The film starred Priscilla Dean, Wallace Beery, Raymond Griffith and Matt Moore. Beery was remembered for his acting in 'Robin Hood' and 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.' Film plot included.

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Headline: White Tiger'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-17
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is currently screening 'White Tiger' featuring Priscilla Dean. The cast also includes Raymond Griffith, Matt Moore and Wallace Beery. Beery is famous for his performance in 'Robin Hood' and 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.' Film synopsis…

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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: 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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-10
Summary:

Within the Law,' starred by Norma Talmadge, coming to the Queen's Theatre today. The film directed by Frank Lloyd and is presented by Joseph M. Schenck. The stars included Jack Mulball, Lew Cody, Eileen Percy, DeWitt Jennings, Lincoln Plummer, Joseph Kilgour, Helen Ferguson, Warde [sic…

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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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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-12
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is screening the First National attraction 'Within the Law' featuring Norma Talmadge.

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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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-13
Summary:

Within the Law,' a First National hit, starred by Norma Talmadge and Jack Mulhall, hit the Queen's Theatre this week. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-13
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is screening the First National attraction 'Within the Law' featuring Norma Talmadge and Jack Mulhall. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-13
Summary:

Marriage as a unique means of obtaining revenge is employed by Norma Talmadge as the heroine in the First National picture, 'Within the Law,' the current screening at the Queen's Theatre this week. Film synopsis included. Jack Mulhall plays the role of the husband.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-14
Summary:

Within the Law' which starred by Jack Mulhall and Norma Talmadge, is showing for last time in Queen's Theatre. It's a super-production by First National Pictures. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-14
Summary:

Jack Mulhall plays opposite Norma Talmadge in 'Within the Law.' 'Within the Law' was first produced as a stage play by the Selwyns in 1912 at the Eltinge Theatre in New York, and nine companies were sent on the road. The play earned five million dollars and royalties alone…

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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.…