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: 1924-12-06
Summary:

The Law Forbids,' Baby Peggy's second Universal production, opened last night at the Queen's Theatre. The notable cast was assembled by Jess Robins, director of the picture, to portray the varied roles in the story, which was written by Bernard McConville. Robert Ellis and Elinor…

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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: 1925-02-27
Summary:

Lon Chaney, the star of 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame,' is at his best in the Goldwyn melodrama, 'A Blind Bargain,' which will be the attraction at the Queen's Theatre for four days, commencing today. In this picture, he adds two faces to the thousand he has previously…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-10 - 1925-06-11
Summary:

Commencing Friday, June 12th, Jackie Coogan in 'The Circus Days,' presented by Sol Lesser, adapted from 'Toby Tyler' from James Otis' celebrated story of circus life. Parents bring the children. Prices of admission: at 5.15 p.m., $1.20, 80 cents and 40 cents; at 9.15 p.m…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-11 - 1925-06-11
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures presents Charles Ray in 'Two Minutes to Go.' Tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the greatest shows on earth, Jackie Coogan in 'Circus Days' a First National picture.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-11
Summary:

Jackie Coogan and a great circus are coming to town. Sol Lesser presents Jackie in this successor to the same producer's presentation of 'Oliver Twist,' and the name of the lavish picture which will be shown at the Queen's Theatre tomorrow is 'Circus Days.' It is a…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-12 - 1925-06-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Jackie Coogan in his greatest picture, 'Circus Days,' adapted from James Otis celebrated story 'Toby Tyler.' Also 'When Summer Comes,' a Mack Sennett comedy. Prices of admission: at 5.15 p.m., $1.20, 80 cents and 40 cents; at 9.15 p.m…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-12 - 1925-06-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Jackie Coogan in his greatest picture, 'Circus Days,' adapted from James Otis celebrated story 'Toby Tyler,' a First National Pictures production. Parents bring the children. Prices of admission: at 5.15 p.m., $1.20, 80 cents and 40 cents; at 9.15…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-12
Summary:

Amid the fanfare of trumpets, the piercing notes of a steam calliope, Jackie Coogan runs away and joins a circus in his latest First National picture, 'Circus Days,' which comes to the Queen's Theatre today. 'Circus Days' is adapted from James Otis's noted story,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-13
Summary:

The wistful little figure of 'My Boy' and 'Daddy' is given a part in the First National picture, 'Circus Days,' that seems better suited to his talents than anything else he has done for the silent drama. 'Circus Days,' as presented by Sol Lesser, is a…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-15 - 1925-06-15
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., positively last performances, it will not be shown elsewhere in Hongkong, Jackie Coogan in 'Circus Days.' Also 'When Summer Comes,' a Mack Sennett comedy. Wednesday, July 17th, Ivy Nicholls in charming Irish songs and latest…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-15
Summary:

The homecoming of Jackie Coogan as the conquering hero of a circus furnishes one of the brightest bits in his production of 'Circus Days,' playing at the Queen's Theatre this week. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-16 - 1925-06-16
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., last performances in Hongkong, Jackie Coogan in his greatest picture, 'Circus Days,' a First National picture. Tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Hongkong's favourite Ivy Nicholls charming Irish songs and latest chorus hits. Also Grace Darmond in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-16
Summary:

As the hero of a circus, Jackie Coogan, a bareback riding clown, is the envy of all small boys this week in his new First National picture, 'Circus Days,' showing for the last time today at the Queen's Theatre. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-20
Summary:

The Night Rose,' a new Goldwyn melodrama from the pen of the famous novelist, Leroy Scott, will be shown at the Queen's Theatre today. Lon Chaney, who will be remembered for his remarkable characterization of a legless thug in the Goldwyn production of 'The Penalty' and…