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: 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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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.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-03 - 1925-06-14
Summary:

If you have seen 'Tol'able David,' you will want to see 'Sonny,' Friday, June 5th.

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

Today and tomorrow only at 2.30, 5.00, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lillian Gish, the big little star of 'Way Down East' in her greatest and latest triumph, 'The White Sister' in 11 reels. With special musical score. Friday, June 5th, Richard Barthelmess in 'Sonny,' great as…

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Headline: The Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-05 - 1925-06-05
Summary:

Another great picture to equal 'Tol'able David,' Richard Barthelmess in George V. Hobert's big play, 'Sonny.' Also Lucille Anderson in latest dances and comedy acts. Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-05 - 1925-06-05
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, June 5th and 6th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Richard Barthelmess, the star of 'Tol'able David' in 'Sonny,' directed by Henry King of 'Tol'able David' and 'The White Sister' fame. Also Lucille Anderson in latest dances and comedy.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-05
Summary:

Motion picture fans, who have come to expect the unusual in character delineation from Richard Barthelmess, are said to be in for more splendid entertainment when 'Sonny,' the latest production to be made for Associated First National Pictures, Inc., comes to the Queen's Theatre…

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

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Richard Barthelmess, the star of 'Tol'able David' in 'Sonny,' directed by Henry King. Also Lucille Anderson in latest dances and comedy acts. Tomorrow at 6.00, 7.15 and 9.15, Richard Barthelmess in 'Sonny' in 7 parts.