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: 1924-05-06 - 1924-05-08
Summary:

Commencing May 6th to 8th at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Al Lichtman presents Miriam Cooper and Gaston Glass in 'Daughters of the Rich' in 6 parts. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-06
Summary:

Claimed by the distributors to be a sequel to 'Rich Men's Wives' and 'Poor Men's Wives,' that Gasnier production 'Daughters of the Rich,' which will have a run of three days at the Queen's Theatre from today. Gaston Glass, the hero in 'The Hero…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-07
Summary:

Daughters of the Rich,' the Gasnier production showing at the Queen's Theatre last night, will be on view tonight and tomorrow night. Edgar Saltus, claimed to have been the late President Harding's author, wrote the story. Miriam Cooper, Gaston Glass, Ethel Shannon, Ruth Clifford…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-08
Summary:

There's a crowd even in Paris' remarks the multi-million heiress in 'Daughters of the Rich' showing at the Queen Theatre's today at all performances, but there is no crowding for patrons who can all see this wonderful picture in comfort, thanks to the innovations which…

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-20
Summary:

One would infer from the title of the screenplay that 'Maytime' was a picture essentially for the kiddies. This, however, is not so. On the other hand, it presents a picture of three generations, with many unique situations which are made lifelike by clever acting and skillful…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-21
Summary:

Film synopsis included. So much for the story of 'Maytime,' the weekend attraction at the Queen's Theatre, and which will be presented at all performances till Monday inclusive. Each period dovetails with its predecessor and successor and Ethel Shannon, in the portrayal of the…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-12 - 1925-02-12
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Manila Vaudeville Company and Alice Terry and Jack Mulhall in 'Turn to the Right,' a big Metro-Rex Ingram production. Tomorrow, Friday, February 13th, George Walsh in 'Serenade,' a First National attraction. Also Miss Tamara and Baraonelly in…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-13 - 1925-02-13
Summary:

Friday till Monday, February 13-16 at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures presents George Walsh and Miriam Cooper in 'Serenade.' And Miss Tamara Baronelli in classical and oriental dances; Mr. Jack Thomas in latest songs. Remarks: Another ad. on page 11. Illustration included…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-13
Summary:

Miriam Cooper, the actress who bewitched thousands by her portrayal of one of the Cameron sisters in 'The Birth of a Nation' and in 'Intolerance' will appear at the Queen's Theatre today in 'Serenade,' an R. A. Walsh-First National Attraction. Playing opposite…

10
Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-14 - 1925-02-14
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Sunday at 9.15 p.m. only, first-class vaudeville, Miss Tamara Baronelli in classical and oriental dances; Mr. Jack Thomas in latest songs and dances. Also George Walsh and Miriam Cooper in 'Serenade.' Sunday at 6 p.m., 'Serenade' in 7 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-14
Summary:

There is a good picture at the Queen's Theatre. It is 'Serenade,' an R. A. Walsh-First National attraction, which opened an engagement of four days yesterday. It is a Spanish drama, with Miriam Cooper and George Walsh playing the leading roles. Film synopsis included. An excellent…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-16 - 1925-02-16
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., last performances, Miss Tamara Baronelli in classical and oriental dances; Mr. Jack Thomas in latest songs and dances. Also George Walsh and Miriam Cooper in 'Serenade' in 7 parts. Tomorrow at all shows, Barbara Castleton and Lewis Stone in 'The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-16
Summary:

A delightful story of the romantic days of Spanish glories, alive with tempestuous love and intrigue that characterize the Latin race – that is 'Serenade,' which will be shown for the last time at the Queen's Theatre. It is an R. A. Walsh-First National attraction. Miriam Cooper…

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-19
Summary:

The Adolph Zukor prize has been awarded by a distinguished body of judges to Rafael Sabatini for his novel 'Scaramouche' produced on the screen by Rex Ingram. Mr. Zukor offered the prize to the writer whose story of play made the best picture to be produced on the screen and publicly…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-09-17 - 1925-09-17
Summary:

Ever since I started in the moving picture business, it has been my policy to take my patrons into my confidence and I have found that it has paid to do so! I now wish to say a few words with regards to big pictures at the Queen's. This weekend I am showing my first really expensive…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-10-07 - 1925-10-07
Summary:

The Thief of Bagdad' is coming back.

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Headline: The Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-10-12 - 1925-10-12
Summary:

Wednesday to Saturday at 2.30, 5, 7.15 and 9.30, return of 'The Thief of Bagdad' with Douglas Fairbanks.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-10-13 - 1925-10-13
Summary:

Today only at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, in response to popular demand, Johnny Hines in 'Conductor 1492.' Tomorrow till Saturday at 2.30, 5, 7.15 and 9.30, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Thief of Bagdad.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-10-14 - 1925-10-16
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5, 7.15 and 9.30, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Thief of Bagdad.' Usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-10-17 - 1925-10-17
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5, 7.15 and 9.30, final showing in Hongkong of 'The Thief of Bagdad.' 8,000 people saw it at the Coronet, by tonight, 10,000 more will have seen it at the Queen's. Do not miss your last chance.