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: 1925-01-12 - 1925-01-12
Summary:

Today to Wednesday, January 12 to 11 at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. daily, First National Pictures presents Norma Talmadge in Bayard Veiller's play, 'Within the Law.' Also two Topics no. 62 by B. A. T. Co. No increase in prices. Next change January 15th, Gloria Swanson and Rudolph…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-13 - 1925-01-14
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, January 13 and 14 at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. daily, First National Pictures presents Norma Talmadge in Bayard Veiller's play, 'Within the Law' in 8 parts. No increase in prices. Coming attraction, the Manila Vaudeville Co., Misses Miami, Fritz and Dimple. Next…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-14 - 1925-01-17
Summary:

Tomorrow, January 15th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., special engagement, Manila Vaudeville Company presents Misses Miami, Dimple and Millie in songs and dances. Messrs. Dick and Raymond, comedians. Also Gloria Swanson and Rudolph Valentino in Elinor Glyn's 'Beyond the Rocks.' January 16…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-15
Summary:

An antiquary and a lover of the beautiful could not but have been pleased with the sets at the Lasky studio, where 'Beyond the Rocks,' a Paramount picture with Gloria Swanson as the star – which comes to the Queen's Theatre today for four days – was filmed. The story by Elinor…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-16
Summary:

Gloria Swanson showed marked propensities as a practical joker during the filming of 'Beyond the Rocks,' her new Paramount Picture showing at the Queen's Theatre this week when she made Rudolph Valentino, her leading man, the butt of a practical joke which caused hearty laughter.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-17
Summary:

The pleasure-seekers at Catalina Island were the recipients of a terpsichorean treat one evening during the filming of 'Beyond the Rocks,' the Paramount picture starring Gloria Swanson and showing at the Queen's Theatre during this week. The company, under the direction of Sam…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-16
Summary:

Viewing such a motion picture as Richard Barthelmess' new starring vehicle, 'The Bright Shawl,' which began an engagement at the Queen's Theatre last night, one instinctively recalls his previous productions for purposes of comparison. 'Tol'able David' was a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-12
Summary:

Richard Barthelmess in his second starring venture to be distributed by Associated First National Pictures, Inc., 'The Seventh Day,' will be the attraction at the Queen's Theatre tomorrow. The young star has a different role from his part in 'Tol'able David.' Frank…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-14
Summary:

The Seventh Day' is good enough entertainment for the seventh day and all the other six. Richard Barthelmess, who won his sensational spurs as a star with 'Tol'able David,' has followed it up with a picture of unusual interest. Its opening at the Queen's Theatre…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-15 - 1925-05-15
Summary:

Today only at all shows, Richard Barthelmess in 'The Seventh Day,' directed by Henry King of 'Tol'able David' fame. Also His Rascals in 'Stage Fright,' an 'Our Gang' comedy in 2 parts. Tomorrow at all shows, 'The Fatal Hour,' with an all-…

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Headline: The Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-03 - 1925-06-04
Summary:

Richard Barthelmess and Henry King make 'Sonny' as fine an achievement as 'Tol'able David' showing Friday, June 5th.