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: 1924-12-05
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-30 - 1925-03-31
Summary:

Monday to Thursday, First National Pictures present Lewis Stone, Wallace Berry, Jane Novak and Robert Gordon in 'The Rosary,' an adaptation of Edward Rose's famous play of the same name. Coming! 'Rupert of Hentzau' the sequel to 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' March…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-30 - 1925-03-30
Summary:

Monday to Thursday, March 30 to April 2 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures presents Lewis Stone, Jane Novak, Wallace Beery and Robert Gordon in 'The Rosary,' an adaption of Edward Rose's famous play of the same name. Coming here soon, 'Rupert of…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-30 - 1925-03-30
Summary:

Monday to Thursday, March 30 to April 2 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures presents Lewis Stone, Jane Novak, Wallace Beery and Robert Gordon in 'The Rosary,' an adaption of Edward Rose's famous play of the same name. Coming here soon, 'Rupert of…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-31 - 1925-04-01
Summary:

Today to Thursday, March 30 to April 2 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures presents Lewis Stone, Jane Novak, Wallace Beery and Robert Gordon in 'The Rosary,' an adaption of Edward Rose's famous play of the same name. Also Buster Keaton in 'Electric…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-31 - 1925-04-02
Summary:

Today to Thursday, March 31 to April 2 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures presents Lewis Stone, Jane Novak, Wallace Beery and Robert Gordon in 'The Rosary,' an adaption of Edward Rose's famous play of the same name. Also Buster Keaton in 'Electric…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-01 - 1925-04-02
Summary:

Today to Thursday, March 30 to April 2 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., a First National Pictures presents Lewis Stone, Jane Novak, Wallace Beery and Robert Gordon in 'The Rosary,' an adaption of Edward Rose's famous play of the same name. Also Buster Keaton in 'Electric…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-02 - 1925-04-02
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., positively last performances, First National Pictures presents Lewis Stone, Robert Gordon, Wallace Beery and Jane Novak in 'The Rosary,' an adaption of Edward Rose's famous play of the same name. Also Buster Keaton in 'Electric House…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-02
Summary:

The Prisoner of Zenda,' a Metro production, had a successful run last year, and it is prophesied that the Selznick Distributing Corporation's Rupert of Henizau, which opens at the Queen's Theatre tomorrow will out-distance all previous photoplay winners. Directed by Victor Heerman…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-02
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening the Selznick Distributing Corporation's 'Rupert of Hentzau.' The film is a sequel to the Metro production 'Prisoner of Zenda' which had a successful run in the last year. The stories were written by Sir Anthony Hope.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-02
Summary:

Is there anyone who did not read and enjoy Sir Anthony Hope's 'Prisoner of Zenda' and its sequel 'Rupert of Hentzau?' The 'Prisoner of Zenda,' a Metro production, had a successful run last year, and it is prophesied that the Selznick Distributing Corporation…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-03 - 1925-04-04
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Sir Anthony Hope's 'Rupert of Hentzau,' with the greatest all celebrity cast ever assembled for a single production, Elaine Hammerstein, Bert Lytell, Lew Cody, Claire Windsor, Hobart Bosworth, Bryant Washburn, Marjorie Daw, Mitchell Lewis,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-03 - 1925-04-03
Summary:

If you have seen 'The Prisoner of Zenda,' you must come and see its sequel 'Rupert of Hentzau.'

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-03 - 1925-04-03
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Sir Anthony Hope's celebrated romance, 'Rupert of Hentzau,' with the greatest all celebrity cast ever assembled for a single production, Elaine Hammerstein, Bert Lytell, Lew Cody, Claire Windsor, Robert Bosworth, Bryant Washburn, Marjorie…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-03
Summary:

Rupert of Hentzau, which is scheduled to open at the Queen's Theatre today and of these the representation of one of Europe's most noted cathedrals was by far the largest. The Story came from Anthony Hope. The cast included Elaine Hammerstein, Bert Lytell, Lew Cody, Bryant Washburn,…