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: 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…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
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, commencing today. In this picture, he adds two faces to the thousand he has previously…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-09 - 1925-06-11
Summary:

Today to Thursday only, at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures presents Charles Ray in 'Two Minutes to Go.' Also 'Gymnasium Jim,' a Mack Sennett comedy in 2 parts. Prices of admission: at 5.15 p.m., $1.20, 80 cents and 40 cents; at 9.15 p.m., $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents…

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-11
Summary:

Jackie Coogan and a great circus are coming to town. The picture entitled 'Circus Days' which will be shown at the Queen's Theatre tomorrow, which is based on James Otis' [sic] story 'Toby Tyler.' Other cast included Barbara Tenant [sic], Claire McDowell, Russell…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-12 - 1925-06-16
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15, Jackie Coogan in 'Circus Days,' adapted from James Otis story. Also 'With 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., $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents. June 15 Remarks: Wednesday, June…

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-12
Summary:

Jackie Coogan in his latest picture entitled 'Circus Days' which comes to at the Queen's Theatre today. Film plot included.

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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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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-12 - 1925-06-16
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15, Jackie Coogan in his greatest picture, 'Circus Days.' Also 'When Summer Comes,' a Mack Sennett comedy. Prices: 5.15, $1.20, 80 cents and 40 cents; 9.15, $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents. June 16 Remarks: Tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Ivy Nicholls, charming…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-13
Summary:

Jackie Coogan in his latest picture entitled 'Circus Days' which opened at the Queen's Theatre last night. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-13
Summary:

Last night, Queen's Theatre screened the First National attraction 'Circus Days' featuring Jackie Coogan who is famous for his roles in 'My Boy' and 'Daddy.' This Sol Lesser presentation is an adaptation of James Otis's story 'Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks…

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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…