A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-09 - 1925-03-09
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mady Christians in 'My Love Is Sadly Shining.' Also Town Topics (Tients in Police, etc.) by B. A. T. Co. Tomorrow at all shows, Johnny Hines and a big supporting cast in 'Sure-Fire Flint,' a comedy of pep, action, thrills and laughs in 7 parts.…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-10 - 1925-03-12
Summary:

Today to Friday, March 10th to 13th at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mastodon Films Inc. presents Johnny Hines, supported by Doris Kenyon, Edmund Breese, Robert Edeson, Effie Shannon and J. Barney Sherry in 'Sure-Fire Flint.' Prices of admission: at 5.15 p.m., 80 cents, 50 cents and…

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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: 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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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-13 - 1925-03-13
Summary:

Today only at 2.30, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Johnny Hines and a big supporting cast in 'Sure-Fire Flint.' Tomorrow at all shows, Dorothy Gish and Richard Barthelmess in 'The Bright Shawl,' a First National attraction.

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

Harold Lloyd in his latest and greatest full-length super-comedy, 'Hot Water.' Recently shown with tremendous success at the Tivoli. Proclaimed on all sides to be the famous comedian's greatest fun film. Book your seats in advance and assist the box office in coping with the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-10-08 - 1925-10-09
Summary:

Today till Saturday, Harold Lloyd in his latest super comedy, 'Hot Water.' Added attraction: our own Topical Film with September news from home; 'Felix in Fairyland'; ‘Our Gang' in 'Derby Day'; 'Memories' in Prizma Colour; Professor Gonzales and the…

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

Harold Lloyd introduces a new type of light motor car to the screen in his latest comedy, 'Hot Water,' showing today at the Queen's Theatre. He is the sole creator, the inventor, and the producer. It is the 'Butterfly Six,' and is the centre of one of the swiftest and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-10-09 - 1925-10-09
Summary:

That's what they are saying about the present offering at the Queen's. Harold Lloyd in 'Hot Water' would be sufficient to draw record crowds—but there are other big attractions as well! Hal Roach's Rascals in 'Derby Day,' a screaming funny ‘Our Gang'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-10-09
Summary:

The chief item on the programme is Harold Lloyd, always funny in finding his way out of scrapes and misfortunes. In 'Hot Water,' Lloyd outdoes himself and thanks to the support of good cast, he gives the audience full value for their money.

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

Today only, final performances of our wonderful comedy programme including Harold Lloyd in 'Hot Water.' Sunday and Monday, Elinor Glyn's 'How to Educate a Wife,' featuring Marie Prevost, Monte Blue, Claude Gillingwater, Betty Francisco and Creighton Hale, directed by…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-10-19 - 1925-10-19
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.20, Laurette Taylor, whose work you enjoyed so much in 'Peg o' My Heart' in 'One Night in Rome.' Today and tomorrow at 7.15 only, 'The Thief of Bagdad.' Wednesday only, Harold Lloyd in 'Hot Water.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-10-20 - 1925-10-20
Summary:

Today only at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.30, 'One Night in Rome.' Tonight at 7.15, 'The Thief of Bagdad.' Tomorrow only, Harold Lloyd in 'Hot Water.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-10-21 - 1925-10-21
Summary:

In response to many requests, today for one day only, Harold Lloyd in 'Hot Water,' together with Tod Sanborn, world-famous xylophonist and all-comedy programme. Times and prices: 2.30 and 7.15, $1.00, 80 and 40 cents; 5.15 p.m., $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents; 9.15 p.m., $2.00, $1.50 and $1…

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Headline: The Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-01 - 1925-12-01
Summary:

Who will be Chaplin's successor? Denny, Lloyd or MacLean? Not so long ago, we showed you 'Hot Water' with Harold Lloyd; next week we have Denny in 'California Straight Ahead.' Today for the last time, Douglas MacLean appears at the Queen's in 'Going Up.'…