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: 1924-06-19
Summary:

Nobody's Kid,' showing at the Queen's Theatre for the last time tonight, gives Mae Marsh a role which allows her full scope for the expression of that pathetic appeal and sympathy of her quaint personality. Film plot included. On no account should one miss the scenes where the…

82
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-20 - 1924-06-23
Summary:

commencing 20th to 23rd June at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., a Gasnier production, 'Maytime' with Harrison Ford and Ethel Shannon, a Preferred Picture. Usual prices. Booking at theatre.

83
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-20
Summary:

One would infer from the title of the screenplay that 'Maytime' was a picture essentially for the kiddies. This, however, is not so. On the other hand, it presents a picture of three generations, with many unique situations which are made lifelike by clever acting and skillful…

84
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-21
Summary:

Film synopsis included. So much for the story of 'Maytime,' the weekend attraction at the Queen's Theatre, and which will be presented at all performances till Monday inclusive. Each period dovetails with its predecessor and successor and Ethel Shannon, in the portrayal of the…

85
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-24 - 1924-06-26
Summary:

commencing 24th to 26th June at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the Metro star, Viola Dana in 'Glass House.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Raquel Meller in 'Imperial Violets.' Usual prices. Tel. C. 4636.

86
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-26
Summary:

Glass Houses,' the current feature at the Queen's Theatre, is a good picture in that it is amusing, exciting and is quite original. Viola Dana is the heroine and she is supported by Gaston Glass. The programme is made up by a newsreel which is interesting although some of the events…

87
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-27 - 1924-06-28
Summary:

Does your mother-in-law approve of this? Find the answer in 'Mother-in-Law' at the Queen's Theatre. Illustration included.

88
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-27 - 1924-06-30
Summary:

Commencing 27th to 30th June at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a Gasnier production with Gaston Glass and Ruth Clifford in 'Mother-in-Law.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Bride 13' episodes 14 and 15.

89
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-27
Summary:

Laughs and probably a tear or two will be provided when Gasnier's 'Mother-in-Law' [sic] is shown here. It is not, as some may think, a burlesque on that much-maligned relative, but an effort to prove that she is just as much a mother as a mother by birth, with an additional child…

90
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-28
Summary:

Captain [sic] acting and sympathetic treatment of the respective parts seemed to be the keynote of what was shown by the stars in 'Mothers-in-Law' which opened at the Queen's Theatre last night. This Gasnier served a double purpose. Firstly, there were members of the audience who…

91
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-01 - 1924-07-01
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a Gasnier production with Gaston Glass and Ruth Clifford in 'Mothers-in-Law,' a story of a wife who forgot and of a mother who made her remember. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Bride 13' episodes 14 and 15.

92
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-02
Summary:

There is a quality about 'Kisses,' a Metro feature starring Alice Lake of Mack Sennett fame, which appeals to all kinds of cinema patrons. 'Kisses' was not chosen as the name because of an abnormal amount of expressive romance but because of the part played by an American…

93
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-03 - 1924-07-05
Summary:

Charles Ray in the Thomas H. Ince production, 'A Village Sleuth,' a Paramount picture. Illustration included.

94
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-03 - 1924-07-05
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Alice Lake in 'Kisses,' a comedy drama of business and bon-bons. Usual prices. Tel. C. 4636.

95
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-03
Summary:

Kisses' at the Queen's Theatre is a delightful romance of love in the office. Betty Estabrook, played by Alice Lake, the heroine. She proves herself to be more than a social butterfly. Film plot included. Interest in the plot is sustained to the end and all the actors give pleasing…

96
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-04
Summary:

Alice Lake, who first achieved fame in Mack Sennett pictures – recognised as the infallible test for an entree into the elite of the screen world – is the star in 'Kisses,' a Metro picture which hits off the pun on the labial expression of romance. It must also be stated that the film…

97
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-07 - 1924-07-08
Summary:

During the summer months, the prices will be revised, commencing today. Tel. no. 4636 C. Booking at the theatre. Price details included.

98
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-07 - 1924-07-08
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., a name to conjure with Charles Ray in 'A Village Sleuth.' Telephone Central 463. Booking at the theatre.

99
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-09 - 1924-07-11
Summary:

Dramas uncrowned king William Farnum in 'The Adventurer.' Note our special reduced prices for the summer. Ring up C. 4636. Booking at theatre.

100
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-09
Summary:

William Farnum will be seen in a delightful role at the Queen's Theatre today in 'The Adventurer.' He is a happy-go-lucky adventurer. A fine cast supports him. Estelle Taylor is the leading lady. Others are Dorothy Drake, Kenneth Casey, Harry Southard and Paul Cazaneuve.