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: 1915-02-24 - 1915-02-24
Summary:

Film screening of 'A Circus Heroine' (3 parts, 5,000 ft) and the 10th Series of War Pictures (2 parts, 3,000 ft);

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-02-25 - 1915-02-27
Summary:

Film screening of 'A Circus Heroine' (3 parts, 5,000 ft) and the 10th Series of War Pictures (2 parts, 3,000 ft);

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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…

10
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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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…

13
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…

14
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 '…

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

Daddy,' a First National picture starring Jackie Coogan, contains an episode that critics have declared to be the most powerful and gripping they have ever beheld on the screen. In this particular sequence appears Cesare Gravini [sic], an Italian actor and musician, celebrated on the…

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Headline: Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-17 - 1924-11-18
Summary:

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Jackie Coogan in 'Daddy.' Added attraction at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., entire change of programme, Mr. Thomas Astroff, classical and original dances. Miss Bessie Lester, new comic songs, etc. Prices of admission: at 5.15, 41.…

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Headline: The Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-17 - 1924-11-17
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Sol Lesser presents Jackie Coogan in 'Daddy,' a First National picture. Added attraction at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mr. Thomas Astroff and Miss Bessie Lester. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-17
Summary:

Jackie Coogan, the famous little cinema star, declares that he had more fun during the production of 'Daddy,' a First National attraction now playing at the Queen's Theatre, than any of the other film classics has been starred in. In 'Daddy,' there is a scene showing…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-18 - 1924-11-19
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., complete change of programme for these two days, Mr. Thomas Astroff, classical and oriental dances. Miss Bessie Lester, new character songs, etc. Also showing at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Jackie Coogan in 'Daddy.' Showing to…