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: 1925-02-26 - 1925-02-26
Summary:

Today, positively last performances at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m. Will not be shown elsewhere in Hongkong. Metro Pictures Corporation presents Rex Ingram's mammoth production of 'Scaramouche,' founded on the thrilling novel of the French Revolution by Rafael Sabatini with…

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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-28 - 1925-02-28
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Sunday at 6.00, 7.15 and 9.15, 'A Blind Bargain' with Lon Chaney, by Barry Pain, directed by Wallace Worsley, a Goldwyn super-production at ordinary prices. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-28
Summary:

There is a new screen thrill to be had from Goldwyn's melodramatic thriller, 'A Blind Bargain,' which was seen for the first time in Hongkong at the Queen's Theatre last night. Lon Chaney contributes two marvellous bits of acting as the half-mad surgeon. Others in the cast…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-02 - 1925-03-02
Summary:

Today last performances at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Goldwyn Pictures Corporation presents Lon Chaney in 'The Blind Bargain.' Tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., special engagement, Miss Kitty Barlow, England's favourite musical comedy star in songs and stories, and Miss Irene…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-02
Summary:

Lon Chaney plays one of the most remarkable roles of his spectacular career, in 'A Blind Bargain,' which is now showing in the Queen's Theatre. Lon Chaney plays two roles – one a polished suave physician and the other is a hunchback. Tomorrow a new picture, 'The Invisible…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-26 - 1925-05-28
Summary:

Lillian Gish in 'The White Sister,' the greatest love story of all time.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-26 - 1925-05-29
Summary:

Today to Friday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures presents Anita Stewart in 'Her Mad Bargain.' Next change, Saturday, May 30th, Lillian Gish in her latest production, 'The White Sister,' in 11 parts.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-29 - 1925-05-29
Summary:

Tomorrow at all shows, Inspiration Pictures Inc., Chas. H. Duell, Jr. presents Lillian Gish in the Henry King production of 'The White Sister,' from F. Marion Crawford's novel. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-29
Summary:

Lillian Gish in her greatest role! The ethereal little star who tugged at heartstrings in such big productions as 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Broken Blossoms,' 'Orphans of the Storm' and 'Way Down East' at last has a role that tests her full powers. In Henry…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-30 - 1925-05-30
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.00, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., tomorrow (Sunday) at 6.00 and 9.15 p.m. only, Metro Pictures Corporation presents Lillian Gish in the Henry King's production of 'The White Sister.' With special musical score. Prices of admission: at 5.30, 6.00 and 9.15 p.m.; $2.00, $1.20…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-01 - 1925-06-02
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.00, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., the greatest love story of all time, Metro Pictures Corporation presents Lillian Gish, who was in 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Hearts of the World,' 'Orphans of the Storm' and 'Way Down East,' in Henry King's…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-01
Summary:

The Henry King production of 'The White Sister,' in which Lilian Gish is now appearing at the Queen's Theatre, is a perfect visualization of F. Marion Crawford's widely read story, told in all its dramatic intensity and filmed in Italy against the beautiful backgrounds…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-02 - 1925-06-02
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.00, 7.15 and 9.30 p.m., showing to crowded houses, Lillian Gish in 'The White Sister' in 11 reels. With special musical score. Book your seats early. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-02
Summary:

Miss Gish is magnificent! No actress of this generation on stage or screen has carried the flame of sheer genius into her acting as does the frail little star of 'The White Sister,' now showing at the Queen's Theatre. In filming F. Marion Crawford's story, Director King took…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-03 - 1925-06-03
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 2.30, 5.00, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lillian Gish, the big little star of 'Way Down East' in her greatest and latest triumph, 'The White Sister' in 11 reels. With special musical score. Friday, June 5th, Richard Barthelmess in 'Sonny,' great as…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-03
Summary:

To see Rome, it is not necessary to visit Italy. They form the setting for Lillian Gish's greatest dramatic triumph, 'The White Sister,' which is now showing at the Queen's Theatre. 'The White Sister' was chosen as the first film to be reproduced entirely overseas.…

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

Today only at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lillian Gish in her greatest and latest triumph, 'The White Sister' in 11 parts. Tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lucille Anderson in latest dances and comedy. Also Richard Barthelmess in 'Sonny,' a First National picture in 7…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-05 - 1925-06-05
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, June 5th and 6th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Richard Barthelmess, the star of 'Tol'able David' in 'Sonny,' directed by Henry King of 'Tol'able David' and 'The White Sister' fame. Also Lucille Anderson in latest dances and comedy.…