A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-22 - 1922-12-23
Summary:

Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., 'Enlighten Thy Daughter,' Comedy and Gazette. Watch out special X'mas programmes. 27th/29th, Chefalo and Palermo. December 22 Remarks: On page 4, another ad. on 'Enlighten Thy Daughter' only.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-26 - 1922-12-26
Summary:

Today 26th at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Thomas Meighan in 'The Prince Chap,' Comedy and Gazette. Watch out special X'mas programmes. 27th/29th, Chefalo and Palermo. Booking at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-27 - 1922-12-28
Summary:

Short season only, 3 nights at 9.15 p.m., from 27th to 29th Dec. Chefalo & Palermo in novelty acts. Booking at Moutrie's. Photo included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-27 - 1922-12-30
Summary:

Today at 5.30 matinee (only), 'Women's Weapons.' At 9.15 p.m., the mighty monarchs of mystery, 'Chefalo & Palermo.' Bookings at Moutrie's and at Theatre.

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-02 - 1923-01-02
Summary:

Today at 5.30 & 9 p.m., last screening of Miss DuPont in 'The Rage of Paris,' Comedy & Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-03 - 1923-01-06
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Dorothy Dalton in 'L'Apache,' Comedy & Gazette. January 3 Remarks: On page 2, another ad. on 'L'Apache' only. Illustration included. January 6 Remarks: Tomorrow (Sun.) at 6 & 9.15 p.m., 'The Storm.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-08 - 1923-01-09
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., House Peters in 'The Storm.' January 9 Remarks: Tomorrow, debut of Mdlle Toska in classical dances.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-10 - 1923-01-11
Summary:

Today at 5.30 & 9 p.m., special engagement of Mlle. Toska in classical dances. At 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., William S. Hart in 'Square Deal Sanderson.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-15 - 1923-01-20
Summary:

Today, matinee at 5.30 p.m., and tonight at 9 p.m., the film of the season, 'Foolish Wives.' January 16 Remarks: Photo included. January 18 Remarks: special engagement of s.s. Laconia, London orchestra, will play tonight. January 19 Remarks: It's a Universal million dollar…

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-22 - 1923-01-24
Summary:

Today at 5.30 & 9 p.m., Vivian Martin in 'His Official Fiancee,' Comedy & Gazette.

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-25 - 1923-01-27
Summary:

Today at 5.30 & 9 p.m., Elsie Ferguson in 'Counterfeit,' Comedy & Gazette. January 27 Remarks: Tomorrow (Sun.) at 6 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Innocent Adventuress.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-29 - 1923-01-30
Summary:

Today at 5.30 & 9 p.m., Vivian Martin in 'The Innocent Adventuress,' Comedy & Gazette.

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-31 - 1923-02-02
Summary:

Today at 5.30 & 9 p.m., 'The Teeth of the Tiger,' 'An Arsene Lupin Story' [sic], Comedy & Gazette.

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-02
Summary:

There will be scope provided by the early completion of the Queen's Theatre for the exploitation of theatrical enterprise. It is learned that so far no decision has been reached in regard to the eventual running of the theatre. Reports state that an offer of $8,000 per month for the lease…

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-08
Summary:

New Queen's Theatre is making some structural changes, most important of them being the removal of supporting columns which used to obstruct the view of the stage. Safety is being given the first priority in the construction and working of the new design which was prepared by Mr. L. Gain.…

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-06
Summary:

The new Queen's Theatre is to be opened in about three weeks' time as a picture palace. With top-notch facilities, accommodation will be available for theatrical companies.

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-25
Summary:

As the construction of the Queen's Theatre approaches the verge of completion, speculations regarding leasing of the building mount. So far no formal agreements have been made. However, it is anticipated that the theatre will be leased to a Chinese businessman for a monthly sum of $15,000.…

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-10
Summary:

It is announced that a new enterprise, called the International Amusements Company, has taken over the lease and management of the new Queen's Theatre and will open upon it to the public about the beginning of May.

19
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-14
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is to be opened early next month. Capable of accommodating 1400 people, the theatre will have the most modern features and design. The proprietor of the theatre is Mr. Ma Chui-chiu. The Theatre will screen pictures under the able management of Mr. Leung Cheuk-wing and Mr.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-30 - 1924-05-03
Summary:

The largest and finest theatre in the colony, opening on 1st of May. May 2nd to 5th at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., showing 'The Hero.' Admission: 5.15 p.m., Box (6 seats) $9, Dress Circle $1, Stalls 70 cents, 2nd. Class 40 cents; 9.15 p.m., $12, $1.5, $1 & 60 cents; 2.30…