A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
Displaying 101 - 120 of 274
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-28
Summary:

Teaming with that mystery, suspense and fascination which mark the vigorous and refreshing James Oliver Curwood stories of the Far North, 'The Golden Snare,' which was shown at the Queen's Theatre last night, is the best screen version yet made of any of the author's works.…

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

Alice Lake will be seen by local motion picture-goers in 'The Greater Claim,' the Metro special which will have a run of four days, beginning today, at the Queen's Theatre as the feature attraction. In 'The Greater Claim,' adapted from the Izola Forrester-Mann Page story…

103
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-02
Summary:

Motion picture-goers who went to the Queen's Theatre yesterday to see the first showing of 'The Greater Claim,' in which Alice Lake stars, were unanimous in their expressions of approval and pleasure. This is a great picture, adapted from the Izola Forrester-Mann Page original…

104
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-04
Summary:

The mothering instinct is the most basic in women.' This is how Alice Lake, Metro's little star, explains the enthusiasm with which she acts in her latest picture, 'The Greater Claim,' showing for the last time today at the Queen's Theatre as the feature attraction.…

105
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-05
Summary:

Baby Peggy, known to filmdom as 'The Baby Bernhardt,' stands today as one of the most important factors in box office success. Her second big production, 'The Law Forbids,' a Jewel deluxe, equally well cast, comes today to the Queen's Theatre. Her pictures possibilities…

106
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…

107
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-08
Summary:

News of the day was the inspiring motive for 'The Law Forbids,' new Universal-Jewel feature starring Baby Peggy, playing at the Queen's Theatre. For it was the news accounts of 'trial separations' among several notable couples in American society that gave the idea of…

108
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-10
Summary:

Hongkong theatre-goers are sure to extend a good reception to Long Tack-sam, the magician, and his troupe of acrobats when they make their first appearance at the Queen's Theatre this evening. Long Tack-sam and his troupe are said to be the most expensive engagement ever made by Mr. H. G.…

109
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-11
Summary:

The pupils of Miss Violet Capell are to give another entertainment next month when two dancing displays have been arranged, for January 7th (matinee) and 9th (evening) in the Queen's Theatre. Those who remember the previous display by Miss Capell's pupils will be looking forward to the…

110
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-11
Summary:

Long Tack-sam and his supporting company opened their Hongkong season before a large audience in Queen's Theatre last night. They presented an entertainment the life of which has not been seen in Hongkong for years. Some good juggling, acrobatic and conjuring turns have been witnessed…

111
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-12
Summary:

Mr. Long Tack-sam, the Oriental illusionist who is at present showing at the Queen's Theatre, is a great believer in advertisement and has taken the opportunity of announcing his stay here by means of a gaily decorated motor car. The car, with a number of costumed passengers and banners…

112
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-12
Summary:

Long Tack Sam and his Wonder Workers are a company of Chinese artists who present an Oriental novelty number that includes singing, dancing, juggling, magic and a host of other stunts of mystifying character, not forgetting that comedy prevails throughout the entire offering. The programme…

113
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-13
Summary:

Needless continue to furnish the diet to Long Tack-sam at the Queen's Theatre, where the Chinese troupe continued its triumphs yesterday. Against a background crusted with glittering dragons and clothed in still silks and satin, the ten Chinese again astonished the audience with an act…

114
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-15
Summary:

If you like Constance Talmadge, you will be enchanted with 'Polly of the Follies,' the First National attraction which opened a run at the Queen's Theatre yesterday, and which is Miss Talmadge's latest starring picture. The original scenario was prepared for her by John…

115
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-15
Summary:

There will be a special matinee at the Queen's Theatre today at 7.15 p.m. when the entire proceeds of this performance will be given to local charity. Long Tack-sam and his amazing company of acrobats are proving a great attraction. The Hongkong theatre-goers have never before been offered…

116
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-16
Summary:

The talents of Long Tack-sam and his family and his troupe of Chinese artistes are not being thrown away on empty houses, and this entertainment is playing to packed audiences every night. Last evening, another enthusiastic audience voted its entire accord with the juggling, water spinning,…

117
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-17
Summary:

Long Tack-sam and his troupe of acrobats still head the bill at the Queen's Theatre at the 9.15 p.m. performance each evening, where excellent variety is once again offered under the title of vaudeville. Constance Talmadge's latest First National attraction, 'Polly and the Follies…

118
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-18
Summary:

Long Tack-sam's Chinese entertainers are going great guns at the Queen's Theatre, where, before large houses, a change of programme was presented. Many of the feats of the week were retained. Long Tack-sam is a wonderful juggler. The company is all-star performers, including two pretty…

119
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-19
Summary:

The Queen's Theatre management is to be congratulated upon putting on two big features in one programme for the weekend. One picture is entitled 'The Last Door,' a detective story featuring Eugene O'Brien, and the other is a Metro Classic entitled 'June Madness,'…

120
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-20
Summary:

Eugene O'Brien in 'The Last Door,' a Select [sic] Picture, and 'June Madness,' Viola Dana's new Metro starring vehicle, opened a three days' showing at the Queen's Theatre yesterday. The latter is a delightful, rapid action comedy of a runaway bride who…