A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-14
Summary:

It is stated that the Star Theatre's popularity is daily visible by the regular attendance. And, the refreshment saloon is a great addition to the convenience of the public, so that during hot season one can still enjoy the show. Special pictures are forthcoming.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-09
Summary:

Charles Ray's latest success 'A Tailor-Made Man' is to be shown at the Star tonight. Ray's name is well enough known to be an assurance of a first-class picture, and in his present production, he has a rather more attractive part than ever before. An excellent comedy and a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-29 - 1924-11-29
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Thief of Bagdad.' Prices $2 and $1. The Star: Today only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'Beau Revel.' Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, Rudolph Valentino in 'Moran of the Lady Letty.'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-01
Summary:

Cinema patrons have nothing to grumble at the fare recently, and now, provided for them, particularly at the Coronet and Star Theatres. At the former, we have Douglas Fairbanks probably the most popular of all male screen artists. At the Star, we have Rudolph Valentino who is rapidly coming to…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-12 - 1925-01-12
Summary:

We ask you to consider Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Pickford, D. W. Griffith and Charlie Chaplin, the four greatest names in the film world, whose pictures are released under the name of United Artists' Film Corporation. Even the most prejudiced observer has to admit that their productions are…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-19
Summary:

The Adolph Zukor prize has been awarded by a distinguished body of judges to Rafael Sabatini for his novel 'Scaramouche' produced on the screen by Rex Ingram. Mr. Zukor offered the prize to the writer whose story of play made the best picture to be produced on the screen and publicly…

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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: 1925-09-17 - 1925-09-17
Summary:

Ever since I started in the moving picture business, it has been my policy to take my patrons into my confidence and I have found that it has paid to do so! I now wish to say a few words with regards to big pictures at the Queen's. This weekend I am showing my first really expensive…

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

The Thief of Bagdad' is coming back.

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

Wednesday to Saturday at 2.30, 5, 7.15 and 9.30, return of 'The Thief of Bagdad' with Douglas Fairbanks.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-10-13 - 1925-10-13
Summary:

Today only at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, in response to popular demand, Johnny Hines in 'Conductor 1492.' Tomorrow till Saturday at 2.30, 5, 7.15 and 9.30, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Thief of Bagdad.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-10-14 - 1925-10-16
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5, 7.15 and 9.30, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Thief of Bagdad.' Usual prices.