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: 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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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-06 - 1925-04-06
Summary:

Today positively last performances at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Sir Anthony Hope's celebrated romance, 'Rupert of Hentzau,' with a great cast, Elaine Hammerstein, Bert Lytell, Lew Cody, Claire Windsor, Robert Bosworth, Bryant Washburn, Marjorie Daw, Mitchell Lewis, Adolphe…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-07 - 1925-04-07
Summary:

Today to Friday, April 7th to 10th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. only, First National Pictures presents Jewel Carmen in 'Nobody.' Also Buster Keaton in 'Daydreams.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Reward of Devotion,' a new Chinese drama in 11 parts.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-07 - 1925-04-07
Summary:

Today to Friday, April 7th to 10th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. only, First National Pictures presents Jewel Carmen in 'Nobody.' Also Buster Keaton in 'Day Dreams,' a hilarious comedy in three parts. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Reward of Devotion,' a new Chinese drama in 11…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-07
Summary:

Jewel Carmen, the screen star whose latest story under Roland West's direction for First National will be shown at the Queen's Theatre for four days, beginning today with the mystifying title of 'Nobody,' plays the part of a young bride, who is taken by her husband, Tom Smith…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-08 - 1925-04-09
Summary:

Today to Friday, April 8th to 10th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. only, First National Pictures presents Jewel Carmen in 'Nobody.' Also Buster Keaton in 'Balloonatic.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Reward of Devotion,' a new Chinese drama in 11 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-08
Summary:

Nobody,' the Roland West production for Associated First National Pictures, Inc., starring Jewel Carmen, began a four-day engagement at the Queen's Theatre yesterday. Miss Carmen gave a performance which should add greatly to her fame as a gifted movie actress. Director West likewise…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-09
Summary:

Jewel Carmen is drawing good crowds to the Queen's Theatre because of her acting in 'Nobody,' which Roland West produced for Associated First National Pictures, Inc. The engagement opened Tuesday and will extend to Friday. Miss Carmen's portrayal of the role of a young bride…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-10 - 1925-04-10
Summary:

Today, positively last shows at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., see Jewel Carmen in 'Nobody.' Tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Hope Hampton in 'Stardust,' from Fannie Hurst's famous novel.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-08-01 - 1925-08-01
Summary:

Today's programme, Gloria Swanson in 'Zaza.' Added attractions: 'One Cylinder Love,' a two-part Mack Sennett comedy; our own Topical; Queen's Theatre Orchestra under Prof. Gonzales Velis at the Orgapian. Change of programme three times weekly. Pictures shown at the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-08-03 - 1925-08-03
Summary:

Last performances of Gloria Swanson in 'Zaza.' Added attractions: 'One Cylinder Love,' a two-part Mack Sennett comedy; our own Topical; Queen's Theatre Orchestra under Prof. Gonzales Velis at the Orgapian. Tuesday, August 4th, Madge Bellamy in 'The Soul of the Beast…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-08-04 - 1925-08-05
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday, August 4th and 5th, Madge Bellamy, supported by Oscar the Elephant in 'The Soul of the Beast,' together with 'Sunday Calm,' a 2-reel ‘Our Gang' comedy and our own Topical. Change of programme every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. Pictures shown at…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-08-06 - 1925-08-06
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, August 6th to 8th, Thos. H. Ince presents 'The Hottentot,' with Doug. MacLean and Madge Bellamy. Added attraction: Felix, the Cat in 'The Goat Getter,' Prizma Colour, and our own Topical. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-08-07 - 1925-08-08
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, Douglas MacLean in 'The Hottentot.' Added attractions: Felix Cartoon, our own Topical and Prizma Colour.