A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-14
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening a First National picture 'Daddy' starring Jackie Coogan. The picture will be shown for a period of five days.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-14
Summary:

A large, old-fashioned trunk is Jackie Coogan's bed in 'Daddy,' a First National picture, produced by Sol Lesser, which is coming to the Queen's Theatre tomorrow for a five days' engagement. E. Mason Hopper directed it from the original story by Mr. and Mrs. Jack Coogan…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-15
Summary:

Daddy' which was produced by Sol Lesse [sic] and directed by E. Mason Hopper, comes to the Queen's Theatre today. The picture starred by Jackie Coogan and Cesare Gravina, an Italian actor and musician. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-15
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening a First National picture 'Daddy' starring Jackie Coogan. Mr. and Mrs. Coogan, authors of the story, used for three of the characters the Christian names of three members of the cast.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-15
Summary:

Daddy,' a First National picture starring Jackie Coogan, contains an episode that critics have declared to be the most powerful and gripping they have ever beheld on the screen. In this particular sequence appears Cesare Gravini [sic], an Italian actor and musician, celebrated on the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-17
Summary:

Jackie Coogan, the little cinema star, starred in 'Daddy,' a First National attraction which is now playing at the Queen's Theatre. The picture is directed by E. Mason Hopper and produced by Sol Lesser. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-17
Summary:

Jackie Coogan, the famous little cinema star, declares that he had more fun during the production of 'Daddy,' a First National attraction now playing at the Queen's Theatre, than any of the other film classics has been starred in. In 'Daddy,' there is a scene showing…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-30
Summary:

Commencing today, Queen's Theatre will be screening the new Universal-Jewel production 'Fools' Highway' starring Mary Philbin who is remembered for her role in 'Merry-Go-Round.' The story is adapted from Owen Kildare's famous life-story of the Bowery, 'My…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-30
Summary:

Commencing today, picture-goers will see at the Queen's Theatre, Mary Philbin's new Universal-Jewel starring vehicle, and her first big role since 'Merry-Go-Round.' The story, 'Fools' Highway,' adapted from Owen Kildare's life-story of the Bowery, 'My…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-31
Summary:

Pat O' Malley, is pitted against eight men, in one of the sensational screen struggles of the year, ranks with the fight of the blacksmith in 'Birth of a Nation,' and the famous Tom Santschi battle in 'The Spoilers.' It occurs as an amazing climax of 'Fools'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-31
Summary:

Mary Philbin appears in her first big starring feature for Universal at the Queen's Theatre, where 'Fools Highway,' a spectacular adaptation of Owen Kildare's famous novel 'My Mamie Rose,' opened yesterday for a four days' run. The little Irish who scored a…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-10
Summary:

Sure Fire Flint,' featuring Johnny Hines, begins a four-days engagement at the Queen's Theatre. The story is adapted from same story name appeared in Ace High Magazine, written by Gerald C. Duffy. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-10
Summary:

Beginning today, for four days, Queen's Theatre will be screening 'Sure Fire Flint' featuring Johnny Hines. The story is adapted from the story of the same name appeared in the Ace High Magazine, and written by Gerald C. Duffy. Johnny Hines is famous for his performance in '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-10
Summary:

Speed, comedy, action and drama are promised the patrons of Queen's Theatre when 'Sure Fire Flint,' featuring Johnny Hines, is to run a four-day engagement beginning today. The story of 'Sure Fire Flint,' adapted from the story of the same name as it appeared in Ace High…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-11
Summary:

Johnny Hines in 'Sure Fire Flint' received good houses at the Queen's Theatre. Other cast included Doris Kenyon, Effie Shannon, Robert Edeson, Edmund Breese, J. Barney Sherry, Charles Gerrard and others. The piece was directed by Dell Henderson and Billy Bitzer, Cameraman for…

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

Yesterday, Queen's Theatre screened 'Sure Fire Flint' starring Johnny Hines. The film is filled with thrill and comedy. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-11
Summary:

Johnny Hines, America's popular juvenile screen comedian, in 'Sure Fire Flint' played to good houses at the Queen's Theatre yesterday. In this picture, Johnny keeps one in high spirits; he is always doing things that will bring a laugh. This picture is filled with many…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-12
Summary:

A cast conceded to be one of the greatest of current years appears in support of Johnny Hines in 'Sure Fire Flint,' now showing at the Queen's Theatre. Included in this array of all-star talent are Doris Kenyon, Edmund Breese, Robert Edeson, Effie Shannon, J. Barney Sherry and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-11
Summary:

Jackie Coogan and a great circus are coming to town. Sol Lesser presents Jackie in this successor to the same producer's presentation of 'Oliver Twist,' and the name of the lavish picture which will be shown at the Queen's Theatre tomorrow is 'Circus Days.' It is a…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-13
Summary:

Last night, Queen's Theatre screened the First National attraction 'Circus Days' featuring Jackie Coogan who is famous for his roles in 'My Boy' and 'Daddy.' This Sol Lesser presentation is an adaptation of James Otis's story 'Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks…