A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-08-10 - 1925-08-10
Summary:

June Marlowe and Beverly Bayne in 'The Tenth Woman.' Together with 'Kick Out,' a Mermaid comedy and Pathe News.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-08-27 - 1925-08-29
Summary:

Today till Saturday, Marshall Neilan's 'Fools First,' featuring Claire Windsor, Claude Gillingwater, Raymond Griffith, Richard Dix and Helen Lynch. Added attractions: Pathe News, Snappy Comedy and 'Pa and Ma' [sic], two reels of fun. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-11-01 - 1925-11-01
Summary:

The screen greatest star in his greatest comedy, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Gold Rush.' New breaking all records at the Tivoli, London. Prices: 2.30, $1.00, 80 and 40 cents; 5.15, p.m., $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents; 7.15 p.m., $1.00, 80 and 40 cents; 9.15 p.m., $2.00, $1.20 and 80 cents.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-11-01 - 1925-11-01
Summary:

Today till Saturday, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Gold Rush,' a dramatic comedy written and directed by Charlie Chaplin. At increased prices. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-11-03 - 1925-11-05
Summary:

All this week, the one outstanding figure on stage or screen today in his crowning achievement! Charlie Chaplin in 'The Gold Rush.' Times and prices: 2.30 p.m., $1.00, 80 and 40 cents; 5.15, p.m., $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents; 7.15 p.m., $1.00, 80 and 40 cents; 9.15 p.m., $2.00, $1.20 and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-11-05
Summary:

The management of the Queen's Theatre is to be congratulated on this week screening Charlie Chaplin's latest production 'The Gold Rush.' Once again, we have Charlie, exceedingly funny. It was feared that the eccentric comedian was lost in the serious Charles, the producer,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-11-06 - 1925-11-06
Summary:

12,000 people who have already seen Charlie Chaplin in 'The Gold Rush' at the Queen's are imploring their friends not to miss the master comedian's greatest comedy! In 2 more days, 'The Gold Rush' will have gone and it will be too late. Final performances today and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-11-06
Summary:

Perhaps no film that has been introduced to Hongkong audiences has had such cordial acceptance as Charlie Chaplin's latest effort, the Gold Rush which tells of the terrible hardships endured by thousands of adventurers in the rush across frozen wastes to the goldfields of Alaska.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-11-07 - 1925-11-07
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, farewell performances of the greatest event of the season, the first presentation in Asia of Charlie Chaplin in 'The Gold Rush.' The film that packed the Tivoli for four weeks to over $20,000 business and for which the management were glad to pay $10…

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Headline: Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-11-23 - 1925-11-23
Summary:

Tomorrow and Wednesday, positively for 2 days only after which we return the film to United Artists, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Gold Rush.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-11-24 - 1925-11-25
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only, in response to hundreds of requests, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Gold Rush.' Do not miss your last chance. Thursday, November 26, Jackie Coogan in his greatest picture, 'Long Live the King.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-11 - 1925-12-12
Summary:

Not even 'The Gold Rush' caused the roars of laughter that are nightly greeting 'California Straight Ahead.' It is certainly the funniest film that has ever been shown at the Queen's. Note: 'California Straight Ahead' will be shown tomorrow for the last time…