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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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-19
Summary:

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

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-07 - 1925-03-09
Summary:

Today and Sunday, Mady Christians in 'My Love is Sadly Shining,' a romance of the French Revolution in eight parts. Also Town Topics (Tientsin Police, etc.) by B. A. T. Co. March 9 remarks: Johnny Hines in 'Sure Fire Flint,' a comedy in 7 parts.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-07 - 1925-03-09
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15, Sunday at 6.00 and 9.15, Mady Christians in 'My Love Is Sadly Shining.' Also town topics (Tientsin Police, etc) by B. A. T. Co. Prices of admission: : at 5.15, 80 cents, 50 cents and 30 cents; 9.15, $1.20, 80 cents and 40 cents. March 9 Remarks: Tomorrow at all…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-09 - 1925-03-09
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mady Christians in 'My Love Is Sadly Shining.' Also Town Topics (Tients in Police, etc.) by B. A. T. Co. Tomorrow at all shows, Johnny Hines and a big supporting cast in 'Sure-Fire Flint,' a comedy of pep, action, thrills and laughs in 7 parts.…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-10 - 1925-03-13
Summary:

Tuesday to Friday, Mastodon Films, Inc. presents Johnny Hines supported by Doris Kenyon, Edmund Breese, Robert Edeson, Effie Shannon, J. Barney Sherry in 'Sure Fire Flint.' March 13 remarks: Tomorrow, Dorothy Gish and Richard Barthelmess in 'The Bright Shawl,' a First…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-10 - 1925-03-12
Summary:

Today to Friday, March 10th to 13th at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mastodon Films Inc. presents Johnny Hines, supported by Doris Kenyon, Edmund Breese, Robert Edeson, Effie Shannon and J. Barney Sherry in 'Sure-Fire Flint.' Prices of admission: at 5.15 p.m., 80 cents, 50 cents and…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-10
Summary:

Sure Fire Flint,' featuring Johnny Hines, begins a four-days engagement at the Queen's Theatre. The story is adapted from same story name appeared in Ace High Magazine, written by Gerald C. Duffy. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-10
Summary:

Beginning today, for four days, Queen's Theatre will be screening 'Sure Fire Flint' featuring Johnny Hines. The story is adapted from the story of the same name appeared in the Ace High Magazine, and written by Gerald C. Duffy. Johnny Hines is famous for his performance in '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-10
Summary:

Speed, comedy, action and drama are promised the patrons of Queen's Theatre when 'Sure Fire Flint,' featuring Johnny Hines, is to run a four-day engagement beginning today. The story of 'Sure Fire Flint,' adapted from the story of the same name as it appeared in Ace High…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-10 - 1925-03-13
Summary:

Tuesday to Friday, March 10 to 13 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mastodon Films, Inc. presents Johnny Hines, supported by Doris Kenyon, Edmund Breese, Robert Edeson, Effie Shannon and J. Barney Sherry in 'Sure-Fire Flint.' Prices of admission: at 5.15, 80 cents, 50 cents and 30…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-11
Summary:

Johnny Hines in 'Sure Fire Flint' received good houses at the Queen's Theatre. Other cast included Doris Kenyon, Effie Shannon, Robert Edeson, Edmund Breese, J. Barney Sherry, Charles Gerrard and others. The piece was directed by Dell Henderson and Billy Bitzer, Cameraman for…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-11
Summary:

Yesterday, Queen's Theatre screened 'Sure Fire Flint' starring Johnny Hines. The film is filled with thrill and comedy. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-11
Summary:

Johnny Hines, America's popular juvenile screen comedian, in 'Sure Fire Flint' played to good houses at the Queen's Theatre yesterday. In this picture, Johnny keeps one in high spirits; he is always doing things that will bring a laugh. This picture is filled with many…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-12
Summary:

A cast conceded to be one of the greatest of current years appears in support of Johnny Hines in 'Sure Fire Flint,' now showing at the Queen's Theatre. Included in this array of all-star talent are Doris Kenyon, Edmund Breese, Robert Edeson, Effie Shannon, J. Barney Sherry and…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-13 - 1925-03-13
Summary:

Today only at 2.30, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Johnny Hines and a big supporting cast in 'Sure-Fire Flint.' Tomorrow at all shows, Dorothy Gish and Richard Barthelmess in 'The Bright Shawl,' a First National attraction.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-09-17 - 1925-09-17
Summary:

Ever since I started in the moving picture business, it has been my policy to take my patrons into my confidence and I have found that it has paid to do so! I now wish to say a few words with regards to big pictures at the Queen's. This weekend I am showing my first really expensive…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-10-07 - 1925-10-07
Summary:

The Thief of Bagdad' is coming back.