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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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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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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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…