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: 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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-29 - 1924-08-30
Summary:

5.15 and 9.15 only, 'Judgment of the Storm.' 2.30 and 7.15 only, 'Her Sacrifice,' an entire Chinese production of modern Chinese life in Shanghai. Both attractions will be put on for a week. Beginning today, August 29th.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-01 - 1924-09-02
Summary:

Queen's at 2.30 and 7.15, an intriguing story of modern Shanghai by Chinese actors famed for expressive acting, 'Her Sacrifice.' At 5.15 and 9.15, 'Judgment of the Storm.'

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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: 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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-03 - 1924-09-04
Summary:

Note the times. At 5.15 and 9.15, 'Judgment of the Storm' with Lucille Ricksen and Lloyd Hughes. At 2.30 and 7.15, entirely and essentially a Chinese screen classic, 'Her Sacrifice.' Both pictures have won unstinted praise from critical cinema-goes. On show Wednesday and…

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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: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-24 - 1924-12-24
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., positively last performances, Elaine Hammerstein and Conway Tearle in 'One Week of Love' in 7 parts. At ordinary prices. Tomorrow, Xmas day, Xmas tree-prize drawing for gold watches, toys, etc. Showing at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Cecil B.…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-25 - 1924-12-25
Summary:

Today to Monday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Jesse L. Lasky presents Cecil B. DeMille's production 'Saturday Night,' a Paramount picture, cast includes, Leatrice Joy, Conrad Nagel, Edith Roberts, Jack Mower, Theodore Roberts and Julia Faye. Today special children's…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-25 - 1924-12-25
Summary:

Today to Monday at all shows. Today special, children's matinee at 2.30 p.m. Tickets on sale from 11 a.m. Xmas tree prize drawing. Each dress circle and stall ticket holder is entitled to draw for a prize: gold watches, valuable toys, etc. Showing Cecil B. DeMille's super-production…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-25
Summary:

Together with a large proportion of the rest of the world, Leatrice Joy once had ambitions to act on the screen. Almost the first thing she did in the filming of 'Saturday Night,' Cecil B. De Mille's Paramount picture, in which she plays one of the prominent roles and which comes…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-27 - 1924-12-27
Summary:

Tonight is 'Saturday Night.'

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-27 - 1924-12-27
Summary:

Today to Monday at all shows, Sunday at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Paramount Pictures Corp. presents Beatrice [sic] Joy, Conrad Nagel, Theodore Roberts and Edith Roberts in 'Saturday Night,' an intimate picture of love that rushed too soon into marriage, in 9 parts, a Cecil B. DeMille…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-27
Summary:

One of the finest pictures seen is Cecil B. De Mille's Paramount production of 'Saturday Night,' which is packing the Queen's Theatre at every showing this weekend. The story is one of exceptional appeal and the action throughout is as rapid as it is thrilling. The leading…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-29 - 1924-12-29
Summary:

Jesse L. Lasky presents Cecil B. DeMille's production, 'Saturday Night,' a Paramount picture. Tomorrow, December 30th, Elaine Hammerstein in 'Under Oath,' a Select Picture. Illustration included.

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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…