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: 1924-12-24 - 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: 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: 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: 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…

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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 positively last shows at 6.00, 7.15 and 9.15, Joseph M. Schenck presents Buster Keaton in the 6-part feature, 'Three Ages,' featuring Margaret Leahy, Wallace Beery, Joe Roberts, Lillian Lawrence, Horace (‘Cupid') Morgan, directed by…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-28
Summary:

The 'grandeur that was Rome' lives again at the Queen's Theatre, where Buster Keaton's first full-length feature comedy, 'Three Ages,' is being shown. Keaton is supported by Margaret Leahy and Wallace Beery among others of an able cast. 'Three Ages' is a…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-25 - 1925-04-25
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., tomorrow (Sunday) at 9.15 p.m., a full 2 ½ hours performance, Carter, the magician and his company of talented entertainers. See and hear Miss Evelyn Maxwell. Prices: $3.00, $2.00, $1.00 and 50 cents. Booking at the theatre. Tel. C. 4636. Today at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m…

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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.