A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-10 - 1925-01-14
Summary:

Norma Talmadge in her latest picture 'Within the Law' from the famous American play by Bayard Veiller. The Versatile Four performs. January 12 remarks: 'Within the Law,' this famous American drama is fourth in Norma's new series of super specials which commenced with…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-15 - 1925-01-17
Summary:

Manila Vaudeville Co. presents Misses Miami, Dimple and Millie, Messrs Dick and Raymond. Gloria Swanson and Rudolph Valentino in 'Beyond the Rocks,' the most gorgeous love drama ever filmed.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-27 - 1925-03-02
Summary:

Goldwyn Pictures Corporation presents Lon Channey the star of 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' in 'The Blind Bargain.' Buster Keaton in 'Hard Luck' in 2 parts. March 2 remarks: Special engagement Miss Kitty Barlow and Miss Irene West perform. Also, Anita Stewart in…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-11-02 - 1925-11-07
Summary:

Today till Saturday, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Gold Rush.' Increased prices. Illustration included. November 7 Remarks: Starting tomorrow, Maurice Tourneur presents Barbara La Marr in 'The White Moth.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-11-24 - 1925-11-25
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Gold Rush.' Thursday, November 26, Jackie Coogan in 'Long Live the King.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-15
Summary:

From today for four days, Queen's Theatre will be screening a Paramount picture 'Beyond the Rocks' featuring Gloria Swanson. The picture was filmed in the Lasky studios and the story was written by Elinor Glyn who has called for scenes in beautiful English homes. In the same…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-16
Summary:

Last night, Queen's Theatre screened 'Beyond the Rocks' featuring Gloria Swanson and Rodolph [sic] Valentino. The Manila vaudeville Company also opened their season at the Queen's Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-27
Summary:

Commencing today, for four days, Queen's Theatre will be screening the Goldwyn melodrama 'A Blind Bargain' featuring Lon Chaney who is famous for his role in 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame.' Lon Chaney adds to his versatility by his role which is completely different from…

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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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
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. Lon Chaney had appeared in 'The Penalty' and 'Ace of Hearts' before.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-20
Summary:

The Night Rose,' written by Leroy Scott, will be shown at the Queen's Theatre today. The cast was led by Lon Chaney, who will be remembered in 'The Penalty,' 'The Haunch Back of Notre Dame' [sic]. Other cast included Leatrice Joy, Betty Schade, Edythe Chapman, John…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-11-04
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin's The Gold Rush has been shown in the Queen's Theatre. Production details and film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-11-06
Summary:

The Gold Rush,' the new Charlie Chaplin production showing at the Queen's Theatre today. Plot and production details included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-11-07
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin has made his greatest comedy is the claim advanced by those who have seen the 'Gold Rush' at the Queen's Theatre. Production details included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-05
Summary:

The Law Forbids,' by Universal, based on Bernard McConville's story, is showing today at the Queen's Theatre. The cast includes Baby Peggy, whose first picture 'The Darling of New York,' was so widely acclaimed. Her parents in this picture are Elinor Fair, remembered for…

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

Queen's Theatre is screening the great Chaplin film 'The Gold Rush.' The film has got widespread publicity from London press. Mr. H. W. Ray secured the picture for Hongkong.

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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…