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: 1924-08-29
Summary:

Judgment of the Storm' the big attraction starts at the Queen's Theatre today. The cast included Lucille Rickson and Lloyd Hughes. Film plot included. At 2.30 and 7.15 performances, there will be presented an entire Chinese production, 'Her Sacrifice,' which provides a very…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-29
Summary:

Commencing today, Queen's Theatre will be screening 'The Judgment of the Storm,' for a week. This film will be screened at the 5:15 and 9:15 shows. At the 2:30 and 7:15 performances there will be presented an entire Chinese production 'Her Sacrifice' which provides an…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-30
Summary:

Her Sacrifice,' a new picture of modern Chinese life, opened at the Queen's Theatre yesterday. Tomorrow, there will be put on 'The Judgment of the Storm,' a picture full of life interest and diversified amusement, in which Lucille Rickson and Lloyd Hughes give excellent…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-30
Summary:

Yesterday, Queen's Theatre presented 'Her Sacrifice' which provided an insight into modern Chinese life in Shanghai. It will be screened today at 2:30 and 7:15 and tomorrow at 7:15 only. For the 5:15 and 9:15 shows today and the 6 and 9:15 performances tomorrow, there will be put…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-01
Summary:

The Judgment of the Storm,' Queen's Theatre's current attraction, will only be shown at the 5:15 and 9:15 performances today. 'Her Sacrifice,' the Chinese picture which has drawn so much favourable comment, will be screened at 2:30 and 7:15.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-01
Summary:

Cinema-goers are reminded of the two pictures – excellent contrasts – which are now being shown at the Queen's Theatre. Crowded houses during the weekend saw 'Her Sacrifice,' a picture made in Shanghai by modern Chinese actors, providing a useful study of young China. The theatre…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-02
Summary:

Her Sacrifice,' the all-Chinese screenplay of modern Chinese life in Shanghai continues to draw full houses at the Queen's Theatre. 'Judgment of the Storm,' featuring Lucille Rickson [sic] and Lloyd Hughes, will be the main attraction.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-02
Summary:

The attractions at the Queen's Theatre today include 'Her Sacrifice,' a picture made by Chinese actors in Shanghai and depicting modern Chinese life, and 'Judgment of the Storm,' a film which has won considerable praise from appreciative houses.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-03
Summary:

Chinese, particularly, have been interested in the screen production by their Shanghai compatriots of the film known as 'Her Sacrifice' which has enjoyed a brief run at the Queen's Theatre during the 2:30 and 7:15 performances. 'The Judgment of the Storm,' a Palmer…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-03
Summary:

Both Chinese and Europeans have spoken highly of the all Chinese film, 'Her Sacrifice,' which has been shown at the Queen's Theatre and remains on the programme till Thursday. The 5.15 and 9.15 attraction, 'Judgment of the Storm' continues to draw big houses. This…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-04
Summary:

Today will provide the last opportunity for seeing 'Judgment of the Storm,' a pleasant and highly interesting screen-drama which has enjoyed success at the Queen's Theatre. 'Her Sacrifice,' the Chinese modern drama with subtitles in English will be put on for the last…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-11
Summary:

Today will provide the last opportunity for seeing 'The Storm Daughter' and 'The Unfortunate Girl,' the current attractions at the Queen's Theatre. 'The Storm Daughter' has won praise on account of its cleverly-depicted typhoon. The other film is the all-…

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Headline: Mystery Picture
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-02
Summary:

Lon Chaney, is remarkable in the Goldwyn melodrama, 'A Blind Bargain,' which is now showing at the Queen's Theatre. Tomorrow a new picture, 'The Invisible Fear,' a First National Attraction will be shown and the other half of the programme will contain Vaudeville acts of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-02
Summary:

Lon Chaney plays one of the most remarkable roles of his spectacular career, in 'A Blind Bargain,' which is now showing in the Queen's Theatre. Lon Chaney plays two roles – one a polished suave physician and the other is a hunchback. Tomorrow a new picture, 'The Invisible…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-03
Summary:

Not since the filming of 'In Old Kentucky' has Anita Stewart had such a strenuous time in a picture as that which confronted her in the making of 'The Invisible Fear,' a Louis B. Mayer First National attraction which comes to the Queen's Theatre today for an engagement…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-03
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening a Louis B. Mayer-First National attraction, 'The Invisible Fear,' featuring Anita Stewart. The story is written by Hampton Del Ruth and the scenario by Madge Tyrone. The theatre will also be staging the Kitty Barlow Vaudeville Company, from today…

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

Not since the filming of 'In Old Kentucky' has Anita Stewart had such a strenuous time on a picture as that which confronted her in the making of 'The Invisible Fear,' a Louis B. Mayer First National attraction, which comes to the Queen's Theatre today. The story is by…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-04
Summary:

The Invisible Fear,' a First National attraction starring Anita Stewart, is the feature picture at the Queen's Theatre. Miss Kitty Barlow continued her performance in another part of the programme.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-04
Summary:

Starting from yesterday, Queen's Theatre started to screen First National's 'The Invisible Fear' starring Anita Stewart. The film exhibits quality acting, suspense and thrills. Last night, the theatre also included comic, singing and dancing performances by Kitty Barlow and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-05
Summary:

The Invisible Fear,' a First National attraction starring Anita Stewart, is the feature picture at the Queen's Theatre. The Story was written by Madge Tyrone and directed by Edwin Carewe. Film plot included. Miss Kitty Barlow and Irene West provide their performance in another part of…