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: 1925-01-05 - 1925-01-05
Summary:

Today, positively last show at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., the best show in town, Jackie Coogan in and as 'Oliver Twist' by Charles Dickens. At ordinary prices. Tomorrow at all shows, Strongheart, the wonder dog, in 'The Silent Call,' a First National attraction.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-06 - 1925-01-07
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the pick of the pictures, First National Pictures presents Strongheart, the wonder dog, in 'The Silent Call.' At ordinary prices. Today at 2.30 and 7 p.m. sharp. Another big Chinese masterpiece, Star Motion Picture Co. presents 'The Betrayer.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-06
Summary:

The Silent Call' has been announced as the feature attraction at the Queen's Theatre commencing today. It is the first Laurence Trimble – Jane Murfin production, presented by H. O. Davis and distributed by Associated First National Pictures, Inc. The dog, Strongheart, will be found…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-07
Summary:

A distinctly pleasing novelty is 'The Silent Call,' the current feature photodrama at the Queen's Theatre, where it commenced its four-day engagement yesterday. In this picture, Laurence Trimble – Jane Murfin Production, presented by H. O. Davis and distributed through Associated…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-08 - 1925-01-09
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., tomorrow last show at 5.15 p.m., First National Pictures presents Strongheart, the wonder dog, in 'The Silent Call' in 7 parts. Showing Saturday, January 10th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Norma Talmadge in her latest picture, 'Within the Law,' a First…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-07 - 1925-05-07
Summary:

Saturday, May 9th, a picture of surpassing beauty, Maurice Tourneur's 'Lorna Doone,' an enthralling love tale of the days of the bloody Doones.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-08 - 1925-05-08
Summary:

Tomorrow (Saturday) at all shows, 'Lorna Doone,' Maurice Tourneur masterpiece, with Madge Bellamy, John Bowers and Frank Keenan. Illustration included.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-08 - 1925-05-08
Summary:

Today only at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Annette Kellerman, the star of the Fox's 'A Daughter of the Gods,' in her latest under-sea drama, 'What Women Love,' a First National attraction. Tomorrow at all shows, 'Lorna Doone,' from R. D. Blackmore's famous…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-08
Summary:

A dozen bloody battles could have been fought, which appear in Maurice Tourneur's picture version of the familiar novel, 'Lorna Doone,' which is coming to the Queen's Theatre. For weeks during the production of this story, the scenes of which are laid in rural England and the…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-09 - 1925-05-11
Summary:

Today, Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., tomorrow, Sunday at 6.00, 7.30 and 9.15 p.m., Maurice Tourneur presents Madge Bellamy, John Bowers and Frank Keenan in 'Lorna Doone,' screen version of R. D. Blackmore's famous story. Also Ben Turpin in 'Home Made Movie,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-09 - 1925-05-09
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., tomorrow (Sunday) at 6.00, 7.30 and 9.15 p.m., Maurice Tourneur's 'Lorna Doone,' by R. D. Blackmore, produced at the Thomas H. Ince studios. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-09
Summary:

Heralded by critics throughout the country as Maurice Tourneur's 'greatest masterpiece,' 'Lorna Doone' opens at the Queen's Theatre today. Tourneur's fictionalization of Blackmore's novel has attracted worldwide attention. Critics declare that 'Lorna…

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

Lorna Doone' is now being shown at the Queen's Theatre to crowded houses. Cinema-goers of this Colony have been impressed with Maurice Tourner's [sic] remarkable version of R. D. Blackmore's novel. Maurice Tourneur has earned a reputation as an educator in the film industry…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-12 - 1925-05-12
Summary:

Today positively last shows at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Madge Bellamy in 'Lorna Doone.' Also Ben Turpin in 'Home Made Movie,' a Mack Sennett comedy in 2 parts. Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 13th, Richard Bathelmess [sic] in 'The Seventh Day,' a First National…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-19
Summary:

Strongheart, the wonderful police dog who sprang into such prominence as a motion picture star in 'The Silent Call,' has made another picture which is showing at the Queen's Theatre. It is a Laurence Trimble-Jane Murfin production entitled 'Brawn of the North,' a First…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-24 - 1925-06-24
Summary:

Today at all shows, Anita Stewart in 'A Question of Honor,' a First National attraction. Saturday, June 17th, by special request, 'Lorna Doone.'