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: 1924-05-22 - 1924-05-24
Summary:

The Virginian,' better than book and play, marks epoch in screen art.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-22 - 1924-05-26
Summary:

May 23rd to 26th, 'The Virginian,' a Tom Forman production, Preferred Pictures. Illustration included. May 26 Remarks: Presented by B. P. Schulberg.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-22
Summary:

Screen tragedy almost became real tragedy when a revolver in the hands of Kenneth Harlan exploded prematurely, seriously injured the screen hero and temporarily stopping production work on 'The Virginian,' which is now playing at the Queen's Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-23 - 1924-05-24
Summary:

Today to 26th May, B. P. Schulberg presents 'The Virginian,' a Tom Forman production, Preferred Pictures. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-23 - 1924-05-26
Summary:

Commencing Friday 23rd to Monday 26th May at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Kenneth Harlan and Florence Vidor in 'The Virginian,' a 1924 production. Usual prices. Booking at theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-23
Summary:

The Virginian' will be exhibited at the Queen's Theatre from today till Monday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-24
Summary:

Some people have expressed a mild dislike to pictures of America's Wild West. This, however, should be no reason for staying away from the screening of 'The Virginian,' which is running at the Queen's Theatre till Monday. Rolling pastures served only as the background, with…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-26
Summary:

Tonight will be the final showing of 'The Virginian,' at the Queen's Theatre. The portrayal of Owen Wister's famous classic has given a wonderful picture to the movie world. One should not more miss seeing this picture than miss a picturization of Shakespeare's work. It…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-20
Summary:

Rafael Sabatini, the author of 'Scaramouche,' which in its screen form, as produced by Rex Ingram for Metro, opens at the Queen's Theatre tomorrow. When 'Scaramouche' was published in 1921, critics who declared the historical novel could not come back were forced to…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-21
Summary:

Scaramouche,' a Rex Ingram production for Metro Picture Corporation, adapted from Rafael Sabatini's novel of the same name, comes to the Queen's Theatre for an extended visit. Ingram has surpassed his production of 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse' with this picture…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-24
Summary:

A boon for the movies is 'Scaramouche,' the big Rex Ingram production for Metro, which is showing at the Queen's Theatre. The cast of 10,000 is headed by Ramon Novarro, Alice Terry and Lewis Stone, the triumvirate of Ingram's earlier film, 'The Prisoner of Zenda,'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-26
Summary:

Scaramouch,' Rex Ingram's photoplay for Metro, which was adapted to the screen from Rafael Sabatini's novel, will finish its engagement at the Queen's Theatre today. This example of the new development in photoplay must be seen to be appreciated. The picture is the most…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-25 - 1925-03-25
Summary:

Last shows today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mae Murray and Creighton Hale in 'Fascination,' a Tiffany production in 8 parts. Tomorrow, March 26th, an all-comedy programme, Buster Keaton in 'Three Ages' in 6 parts.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-26 - 1925-03-27
Summary:

Today till Saturday, March 26 to 28 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., an all-comedy programme, Metro Pictures Corp. presents Buster Keaton in 'Three Ages.' Also 'Be Reasonable,' a new Mack Sennett comedy in 2 parts. Prices of admission: at 5.15 p.m., $1.20, $1.00 and 60…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-26 - 1925-03-26
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Buster Keaton in 'Three Ages,' the frozen faced comedian's first six-reel comedy feature. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-26
Summary:

Three Ages,' Buster Keaton's first full-length feature, comes to the Queen's Theatre today. Keaton has deserted the two-reel slap-stick comedies, and will henceforth star in comedies of feature attraction. 'Three Ages' is classed as a burlesque on love, marriage and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-27
Summary:

The first feature-length comedy, 'Three Ages,' to be made with Buster Keaton as the star, is the best work of this ingenious young comedian. 'Three Ages,' now playing at the Queen's Theatre, is replete with laughs and thrills and establishes Keaton permanently in big…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-28 - 1925-03-28
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, tomorrow last shows at 6.00, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., a cyclone of laughs and thrills, Buster Keaton in his first feature comedy, 'Three Ages,' six smashing reels of fun and thrills. Also 'Be Reasonable,' a Mack Sennett hilarious comedy in 2…