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: 1924-11-05 - 1924-11-05
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Rubye De Remer in 'The Passionate Pilgrim.' Tomorrow at all shows, Dorothy Gish in 'The Ghost in the Garret.' At ordinary prices. Booking at the theatre. Tel. C. 4636.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-06 - 1924-11-07
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, November 6th, 7th and 8th at 2.30. 5.15. 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Dorothy Gish in 'The Ghost in the Garret.' Commencing Sunday, November 9th at 6.00 and 9.15 p.m., Sylvia Breamer in 'The Face Between,' a Metro classic. Ordinary prices. Tel. C. 4636.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-06
Summary:

Thrills and laughter are happily combined in Dorothy Gish's latest Paramount comedy, 'The Ghost in the Garret,' which will be shown at the Queen's Theatre today. Film synopsis included. The charming star is supported in the picture, her leading man being William E. Park. The…

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Headline: The Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-07 - 1924-11-07
Summary:

Friday and Saturday only at all shows, Dorothy Gish in 'The Ghost in the Garret,' a Paramount picture.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-07
Summary:

Dorothy Gish's latest Paramount comedy 'The Ghost in the Garret,' which was shown for the first time in Hongkong at the Queen's Theatre last night, is a comedy of spooks and laughs mixed to suit every taste. It is well worth seeing.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-08 - 1924-11-08
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., special engagement of Miss Bessie Tester in character, songs, originalities and American novelties. Also showing 'The Ghost in the Garret,' a Paramount comedy. Tomorrow at 6.00 and 9.15 p.m., entire change of programme, Miss Bessie Tester in new comic…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-08
Summary:

The Queen's Theatre management is to be congratulated upon securing the services of Miss Bessie Lester, the well-known American Queen of Jazz, for three days at both 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances. She was a great favourite with American and Australian audiences and will repeat her success…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-21 - 1925-03-21
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the most sentimental acts ever presented in Hongkong, Murray in 'Australian Figure 8 Irons' and 'Challenge Rope Tie-Up,' and many other new tricks. Also showing Katherine MacDonald in 'The Beautiful Liar.' Tomorrow (Sunday) at 6.00…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-23 - 1925-03-24
Summary:

Today to Wednesday, March 23rd to 25th at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Metro Pictures Corporation presents Mae Murray and Creighton Hale in 'Fascination,' in 8 parts. Also 'Vod-a-Vil' no. 7. Prices of admission: at 5.15 p.m., $1.20, $1.00 and 60 cents; at 9.15 p.m., $1.50…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-23
Summary:

Mae Murray has again shown the possibilities of the romantic and dramatic brand of picture play. In her Metro release, 'Fascination,' presented by Robert Z. Leonard, which opened yesterday at the Queen's Theatre, the famous star has a picture even more vital and vivid than her…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-24
Summary:

In Mae Murray's newest Metro picture, 'Fascination,' which is presented by Robert Z. Leonard at the Queen's Theatre, most of the scenes are laid in Spain. The interior settings were designed by Charles Cadwallader, who built the Paris café scene for Miss Murray's…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-25 - 1925-03-25
Summary:

Last shows today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mae Murray and Creighton Hale in 'Fascination,' a Tiffany production in 8 parts. Tomorrow, March 26th, an all-comedy programme, Buster Keaton in 'Three Ages' in 6 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-25
Summary:

Fascination,' the latest Mae Murray production, which is presented by Z. Leonard, reveals the famous star in the most ambitious of her roles. No other character that she portrayed requires as much difficult emotional acting as 'Fascination,' which is running for the last time…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-30 - 1925-03-30
Summary:

Monday to Thursday, March 30 to April 2 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures presents Lewis Stone, Jane Novak, Wallace Beery and Robert Gordon in 'The Rosary,' an adaption of Edward Rose's famous play of the same name. Coming here soon, 'Rupert of…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-31 - 1925-04-01
Summary:

Today to Thursday, March 30 to April 2 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures presents Lewis Stone, Jane Novak, Wallace Beery and Robert Gordon in 'The Rosary,' an adaption of Edward Rose's famous play of the same name. Also Buster Keaton in 'Electric…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-02 - 1925-04-02
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., positively last performances, First National Pictures presents Lewis Stone, Robert Gordon, Wallace Beery and Jane Novak in 'The Rosary,' an adaption of Edward Rose's famous play of the same name. Also Buster Keaton in 'Electric House…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-02
Summary:

Is there anyone who did not read and enjoy Sir Anthony Hope's 'Prisoner of Zenda' and its sequel 'Rupert of Hentzau?' The 'Prisoner of Zenda,' a Metro production, had a successful run last year, and it is prophesied that the Selznick Distributing Corporation…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-03 - 1925-04-03
Summary:

If you have seen 'The Prisoner of Zenda,' you must come and see its sequel 'Rupert of Hentzau.'

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-03 - 1925-04-03
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Sir Anthony Hope's celebrated romance, 'Rupert of Hentzau,' with the greatest all celebrity cast ever assembled for a single production, Elaine Hammerstein, Bert Lytell, Lew Cody, Claire Windsor, Robert Bosworth, Bryant Washburn, Marjorie…