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: 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: 1925-03-13
Summary:

Richard Barthelmess fights his first screen duel with swords in the widely heralded production, 'The Bright Shawl,' adapted from Joseph Hergesheimer's powerful story dealing with Spanish oppression in Cuba. This fight is described as one of the most gripping features of the…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-14 - 1925-03-14
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., tomorrow (Sunday) at 6.00, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures presents Dorothy Gish and Richard Barthelmess in Joseph Hergesheimer's flaming romance of Latin love and Spanish hate, 'The Bright Shawl,' a John S. Robertson production in 8…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-14
Summary:

A picture representing the most ambitious undertaking Richard Barthelmess has yet made for the screen comes to the Queen's Theatre today for an engagement of four days. It is the film version of Joseph Hergesheimer's popular story, 'The Bright Shawl,' dealing with the days of…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-16 - 1925-03-16
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only, last two days at all shows, First National Pictures presents Dorothy Gish and Richard Barthelmess in Joseph Hergesheimer's flaming romance of Latin love and Spanish hate, 'The Bright Shawl,' a John S. Robertson production in 8 parts. Coming, Murray, the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-16
Summary:

Viewing such a motion picture as Richard Barthelmess' new starring vehicle, 'The Bright Shawl,' which began an engagement at the Queen's Theatre last night, one instinctively recalls his previous productions for purposes of comparison. 'Tol'able David' was a…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-17 - 1925-03-17
Summary:

Today positively last shows at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures presents Dorothy Gish and Richard Barthelmess in 'The Bright Shawl,' a John S. Robertson production. Tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., first appearance in Hongkong, Murray, the handcuff king. Also…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-18
Summary:

Dorothy Gish is doing a Spanish dance at the Queen's Theatre this week in the Richard Barthelmess picture, 'The Bright Shawl,' one of the most delightful features of this fascinating romance of the days of Spanish domination in Cuba. She is seen in the tremendously emotional role…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-28 - 1925-04-28
Summary:

Last three nights, today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 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. 4636. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Richard Barthelmess and Dorothy Gish in '…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-10 - 1925-06-11
Summary:

Commencing Friday, June 12th, Jackie Coogan in 'The Circus Days,' presented by Sol Lesser, adapted from 'Toby Tyler' from James Otis' celebrated story of circus life. Parents bring the children. Prices of admission: at 5.15 p.m., $1.20, 80 cents and 40 cents; at 9.15 p.m…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-11 - 1925-06-11
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures presents Charles Ray in 'Two Minutes to Go.' Tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the greatest shows on earth, Jackie Coogan in 'Circus Days' a First National picture.

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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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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-12 - 1925-06-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Jackie Coogan in his greatest picture, 'Circus Days,' adapted from James Otis celebrated story 'Toby Tyler.' Also 'When Summer Comes,' a Mack Sennett comedy. Prices of admission: at 5.15 p.m., $1.20, 80 cents and 40 cents; at 9.15 p.m…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-12 - 1925-06-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Jackie Coogan in his greatest picture, 'Circus Days,' adapted from James Otis celebrated story 'Toby Tyler,' a First National Pictures production. Parents bring the children. Prices of admission: at 5.15 p.m., $1.20, 80 cents and 40 cents; at 9.15…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-12
Summary:

Amid the fanfare of trumpets, the piercing notes of a steam calliope, Jackie Coogan runs away and joins a circus in his latest First National picture, 'Circus Days,' which comes to the Queen's Theatre today. 'Circus Days' is adapted from James Otis's noted story,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-13
Summary:

The wistful little figure of 'My Boy' and 'Daddy' is given a part in the First National picture, 'Circus Days,' that seems better suited to his talents than anything else he has done for the silent drama. 'Circus Days,' as presented by Sol Lesser, is a…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-15 - 1925-06-15
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., positively last performances, it will not be shown elsewhere in Hongkong, Jackie Coogan in 'Circus Days.' Also 'When Summer Comes,' a Mack Sennett comedy. Wednesday, July 17th, Ivy Nicholls in charming Irish songs and latest…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-15
Summary:

The homecoming of Jackie Coogan as the conquering hero of a circus furnishes one of the brightest bits in his production of 'Circus Days,' playing at the Queen's Theatre this week. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-16 - 1925-06-16
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., last performances in Hongkong, Jackie Coogan in his greatest picture, 'Circus Days,' a First National picture. Tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Hongkong's favourite Ivy Nicholls charming Irish songs and latest chorus hits. Also Grace Darmond in…