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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Headline: The Queen's
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-08 - 1924-11-14
Summary:

Nov. 11-14, 20% of grosstaking at 9.15 p.m. performance on these four days will be donated by us to Earl Haig's Fund for Ex-service Men showing a Paramount superproduction, 'Bought and Paid For' with Agnes Hyres & Jack Holt. November 14 Remarks: Tomorrow at all shows, Jackie…

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Headline: The Queen's
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-08 - 1924-11-14
Summary:

November 11, 12, 13 and 14 at 9.15 p.m., performance on these four days will be donated by us to Earl Haig's fund for 'ex-servicemen' showing a Paramount super-production, 'Bought and Paid For' with Agnes Ayres and Jack Holt. Come and enjoy a good picture and help to…

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Headline: The Queen's
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-13 - 1924-11-20
Summary:

Jackie Coogan in 'Daddy' tomorrow at the Queen's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-14 - 1924-11-14
Summary:

Jackie Coogan, the million-dollar kid in 'Daddy.'

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-14 - 1924-11-14
Summary:

Last performances today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 20% of gross taking of 9.15 p.m. is donated to Earl Haig's Fund, showing a Paramount super-production, 'Bought and Paid For' with Agnes Ayres and Jackie Holt. Tomorrow all shows, Jack Coogan in 'Daddy,' a brand…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-14
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening a First National picture 'Daddy' starring Jackie Coogan. The picture will be shown for a period of five days.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-14
Summary:

A large, old-fashioned trunk is Jackie Coogan's bed in 'Daddy,' a First National picture, produced by Sol Lesser, which is coming to the Queen's Theatre tomorrow for a five days' engagement. E. Mason Hopper directed it from the original story by Mr. and Mrs. Jack Coogan…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-14 - 1924-11-19
Summary:

Last shows today, Jackie Coogan in 'Daddy.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-15 - 1924-11-19
Summary:

Sat. to Wed., Nov. 15th to 19th at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Sunday at 6.00, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National presents Jackie Coogan in 'Daddy.' Added attraction, dances from Mr. Thomas Astroff and songs from Miss Bessie Lester. November 18 Remarks: Another ad. on page 3.

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Headline: Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-15 - 1924-11-15
Summary:

Saturday to Wednesday, November 15th to 19th at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Sunday at 6, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures present Jackie Coogan in 'Daddy.' Added attraction: Mr. Thomas Astroff, classical and oriental dances; Miss Bessie Lester, new comic songs, etc.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-15 - 1924-11-15
Summary:

Entire changes of programme on Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Sunday at 9.15 p.m. only, Mr. Thomas Astroff, direct from the Imperial Russian Opera Ballet in classical and oriental dances. Miss Bessie Lester, new comic songs and novelties. Also showing Jackie Coogan in '…