A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-02
Summary:

The popularity of the film and 'super-production' like Douglas Fairbanks latest 'The Thief of Bagdad,' has an impact in London for building more supercinemas. In the last two years the New Tivoli and the Shepherd's Bush Pavilion, both magnificent, have been opened. In…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-15
Summary:

Beyond the Rocks,' a Paramount picture with Gloria Swanson as star, comes to the Queen's Theatre today for four days, filmed by the Lasky studio. The story is by Elinor Glyn. In the same programme the Manila Vaudeville Co. makes their initial bow to the Hongkong public by presenting…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-16
Summary:

Gloria Swanson starred in 'Beyond the Rocks,' her Paramount picture showing at the Queen's Theatre this week. Rodolp [sic] Valentino is the leading man. Sam Wood is the director. Film plot included. The Manila Vaudeville Company also presented a fine show with Misses Miami, Dimple…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-19
Summary:

In addition to a Paramount picture 'Beyond the Rocks,' featuring Gloria Swanson and Rodolph [sic] Valentino, a clever troupe of versatile artistes from Manila delighted the Queen's Theatre. The next three days, a First National attraction 'Woman's Place,' featuring…

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Headline: Scaramouche'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-19
Summary:

The Adolph Zukor prize has been awarded by a distinguished body of judges to Rafael Sabatini's novel 'Scaramouche,' produced on the screen by Rex Ingram. Mr. Zukor offered the prize to the writer whose story replay made the best picture to be produced on the screen and publicity…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-10-15
Summary:

The Thief of Bagdad,' Douglas Fairbank's great picture showing at the Queen's Theatre today. Film plot included. Also starring Anna May Wong and So-Jin.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-10-17
Summary:

Douglas Fairbank's wonder film: 'The Thief of Bagdad' is sure to draw crowded houses at the Queen's Theatre. Mr. Tod Sanborn a xylophonist will perform at the Star Theatre. Pauline Frederick, in 'Smouldering Fires' and a film of American stage turns, completed a…