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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-19
Summary:

The Adolph Zukor prize has been awarded by a distinguished body of judges to Rafael Sabatini for his novel 'Scaramouche' produced on the screen by Rex Ingram. Mr. Zukor offered the prize to the writer whose story of play made the best picture to be produced on the screen and publicly…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-07 - 1925-05-07
Summary:

Saturday, May 9th, a picture of surpassing beauty, Maurice Tourneur's 'Lorna Doone,' an enthralling love tale of the days of the bloody Doones.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-08 - 1925-05-08
Summary:

Tomorrow (Saturday) at all shows, 'Lorna Doone,' Maurice Tourneur masterpiece, with Madge Bellamy, John Bowers and Frank Keenan. Illustration included.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-08 - 1925-05-08
Summary:

Today only at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Annette Kellerman, the star of the Fox's 'A Daughter of the Gods,' in her latest under-sea drama, 'What Women Love,' a First National attraction. Tomorrow at all shows, 'Lorna Doone,' from R. D. Blackmore's famous…

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

A dozen bloody battles could have been fought, which appear in Maurice Tourneur's picture version of the familiar novel, 'Lorna Doone,' which is coming to the Queen's Theatre. For weeks during the production of this story, the scenes of which are laid in rural England and the…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-09 - 1925-05-11
Summary:

Today, Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., tomorrow, Sunday at 6.00, 7.30 and 9.15 p.m., Maurice Tourneur presents Madge Bellamy, John Bowers and Frank Keenan in 'Lorna Doone,' screen version of R. D. Blackmore's famous story. Also Ben Turpin in 'Home Made Movie,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-09 - 1925-05-09
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., tomorrow (Sunday) at 6.00, 7.30 and 9.15 p.m., Maurice Tourneur's 'Lorna Doone,' by R. D. Blackmore, produced at the Thomas H. Ince studios. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-09
Summary:

Heralded by critics throughout the country as Maurice Tourneur's 'greatest masterpiece,' 'Lorna Doone' opens at the Queen's Theatre today. Tourneur's fictionalization of Blackmore's novel has attracted worldwide attention. Critics declare that 'Lorna…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-11
Summary:

Lorna Doone' is now being shown at the Queen's Theatre to crowded houses. Cinema-goers of this Colony have been impressed with Maurice Tourner's [sic] remarkable version of R. D. Blackmore's novel. Maurice Tourneur has earned a reputation as an educator in the film industry…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-12 - 1925-05-12
Summary:

Today positively last shows at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Madge Bellamy in 'Lorna Doone.' Also Ben Turpin in 'Home Made Movie,' a Mack Sennett comedy in 2 parts. Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 13th, Richard Bathelmess [sic] in 'The Seventh Day,' a First National…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-24 - 1925-06-24
Summary:

Today at all shows, Anita Stewart in 'A Question of Honor,' a First National attraction. Saturday, June 17th, by special request, 'Lorna Doone.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-08-10 - 1925-08-10
Summary:

June Marlowe and Beverly Bayne in 'The Tenth Woman.' Together with 'Kick Out,' a Mermaid comedy and Pathe News.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-08-27 - 1925-08-29
Summary:

Today till Saturday, Marshall Neilan's 'Fools First,' featuring Claire Windsor, Claude Gillingwater, Raymond Griffith, Richard Dix and Helen Lynch. Added attractions: Pathe News, Snappy Comedy and 'Pa and Ma' [sic], two reels of fun. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-09-17 - 1925-09-17
Summary:

Ever since I started in the moving picture business, it has been my policy to take my patrons into my confidence and I have found that it has paid to do so! I now wish to say a few words with regards to big pictures at the Queen's. This weekend I am showing my first really expensive…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-10-07 - 1925-10-07
Summary:

The Thief of Bagdad' is coming back.

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Headline: The Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-10-12 - 1925-10-12
Summary:

Wednesday to Saturday at 2.30, 5, 7.15 and 9.30, return of 'The Thief of Bagdad' with Douglas Fairbanks.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-10-13 - 1925-10-13
Summary:

Today only at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, in response to popular demand, Johnny Hines in 'Conductor 1492.' Tomorrow till Saturday at 2.30, 5, 7.15 and 9.30, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Thief of Bagdad.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-10-14 - 1925-10-16
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5, 7.15 and 9.30, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Thief of Bagdad.' Usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-10-17 - 1925-10-17
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5, 7.15 and 9.30, final showing in Hongkong of 'The Thief of Bagdad.' 8,000 people saw it at the Coronet, by tonight, 10,000 more will have seen it at the Queen's. Do not miss your last chance.