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: 1924-12-22 - 1924-12-24
Summary:

Mon. to Wed., Dec. 22nd to 24th at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Elaine Hammerstein & Conway Tearle in 'One Week of Love,' in 7 reels. Price details included. December 24 Remarks: Tomorrow, X'Mas day, special children's matinee at 2.30 p.m., with X'Max tree prize…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-22 - 1924-12-24
Summary:

Monday to Wednesday, December 22nd to 24th at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Elaine Hammerstein and Conway Tearle in 'One Week of Love' in 7 reels. At ordinary prices: 5.15, 80 cents, 50 cents and 30 cents; 9.15, $1.20, 80 cents and 40 cents. December 24 Remarks: Showing at 2.30, 5.15…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-24 - 1924-12-24
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., positively last performances, Elaine Hammerstein and Conway Tearle in 'One Week of Love' in 7 parts. At ordinary prices. Tomorrow, Xmas day, Xmas tree-prize drawing for gold watches, toys, etc. Showing at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Cecil B.…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-25 - 1924-12-25
Summary:

Today to Monday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Jesse L. Lasky presents Cecil B. DeMille's production 'Saturday Night,' a Paramount picture, cast includes, Leatrice Joy, Conrad Nagel, Edith Roberts, Jack Mower, Theodore Roberts and Julia Faye. Today special children's…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-25 - 1924-12-25
Summary:

Today to Monday at all shows. Today special, children's matinee at 2.30 p.m. Tickets on sale from 11 a.m. Xmas tree prize drawing. Each dress circle and stall ticket holder is entitled to draw for a prize: gold watches, valuable toys, etc. Showing Cecil B. DeMille's super-production…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-25
Summary:

Together with a large proportion of the rest of the world, Leatrice Joy once had ambitions to act on the screen. Almost the first thing she did in the filming of 'Saturday Night,' Cecil B. De Mille's Paramount picture, in which she plays one of the prominent roles and which comes…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-26 - 1924-12-29
Summary:

Today to Mon. at all show, Sunday at 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., Paramount presents Conrad Nagel and Edith Roberts in 'Saturday Night,' a Cecil B. de Mille superproduction in 9 parts at increased prices. December 27 Remarks: Small ads on page 2-4 & 7. December 29 Remarks: Tomorrow…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-26
Summary:

Leatrice Joy and Jack Mower appear in 'Saturday Night,' a Cecil B. DeMille's Paramount picture, which will come to Queen's Theatre today. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-26
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be showing a Cecil B. DeMille's Paramount production 'Saturday Night' featuring Beatrice [sic] Joy and Jack Mower. Beatrice [sic] Joy performs breathtaking stunts in the movie. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-26 - 1924-12-29
Summary:

Today to Monday at all shows, Sunday at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Paramount Pictures Corp. presents Leatrice Joy, Conrad Nagel, Theodore Roberts and Edith Roberts in 'Saturday Night' in 9 parts, a Cecil B. DeMille super-production at increased prices. December 26 Remarks: Illustration…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-27 - 1924-12-27
Summary:

Tonight is 'Saturday Night.'

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-27 - 1924-12-27
Summary:

Today to Monday at all shows, Sunday at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Paramount Pictures Corp. presents Beatrice [sic] Joy, Conrad Nagel, Theodore Roberts and Edith Roberts in 'Saturday Night,' an intimate picture of love that rushed too soon into marriage, in 9 parts, a Cecil B. DeMille…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-27
Summary:

Cecil B. De Mille's Paramount production of 'Saturday Night' which is packing the Queen's Theatre at every show. The stars included Leatrice Joy, Conrad Nagel, Edith Roberts and Jack Mower.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-27
Summary:

One of the finest pictures seen is Cecil B. De Mille's Paramount production of 'Saturday Night,' which is packing the Queen's Theatre at every showing this weekend. The story is one of exceptional appeal and the action throughout is as rapid as it is thrilling. The leading…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-29 - 1924-12-29
Summary:

Jesse L. Lasky presents Cecil B. DeMille's production, 'Saturday Night,' a Paramount picture. Tomorrow, December 30th, Elaine Hammerstein in 'Under Oath,' a Select Picture. Illustration included.

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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…