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: 1924-07-02
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…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-03
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening the Metro production entitled 'Kisses' for the last time tomorrow night. The comedy-drama stars Alice Lake who is famous for her performances in Mack Sennett's comedies.

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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…

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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…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-09
Summary:

Tonight the Queen's Theatre will present William Farnum in 'The Adventurer,' also starring Estelle Taylor. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-09
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening 'The Adventurer' featuring William Farnum and Estelle Taylor. Film synopsis included.

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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.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-11
Summary:

The Adventurer' starring William Farnum, will end its successful run at the Queen's Theatre tomorrow night.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-12
Summary:

Those who have not yet availed themselves of the opportunity to see the versatile favourite, William Farnum, in one of the best roles of his stage or screen career, will have to take advantage of the performances at the Queen's Theatre where 'The Adventurer' will be shown. This…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-16
Summary:

White Tiger,' a Universal picture, commences a brief run at the Queen's Theatre, starring Priscilla Dean. She was supported by Wallace Beery, of 'The Four Horsemen,' 'Robin Hood' and 'The Flame of Life'; Raymond Griffith and Matt Moore.

111
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-17
Summary:

White Tiger,' is the current attraction of Queen's Theatre. The film starred Priscilla Dean, Wallace Beery, Raymond Griffith and Matt Moore. Beery was remembered for his acting in 'Robin Hood' and 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.' Film plot included.

112
Headline: White Tiger'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-17
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is currently screening 'White Tiger' featuring Priscilla Dean. The cast also includes Raymond Griffith, Matt Moore and Wallace Beery. Beery is famous for his performance in 'Robin Hood' and 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.' Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-17
Summary:

Priscilla Dean, famous in the cinema world for her acting in 'The Flame of Life,' plays the role of a beautiful queen of the underworld in a Universal picture styled 'White Tiger,' which opened at the Queen's Theatre last night and will be shown till Saturday night.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-18
Summary:

White Tiger,' the Universal screen story, continue to screen at Queen's Theatre. The film is starred by Priscilla Dean.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-18
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening a Universal production 'White Tiger' featuring Priscilla Dean, tonight and at all performances tomorrow. Film synopsis included.

116
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-18
Summary:

Just what an 'automatic chess player' is will be explained to those who, as yet, have not availed themselves of the opportunity to see the Universal screen classic, 'The White Tiger,' which will be presented at the Queen Theatre. Priscilla Dean is the star and local cinema…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-19
Summary:

Viola Dana and Jack Mulhall starred in a film entitled 'The Fourteenth Lover,' which is the recent feature in Queen's Theatre. Film plot included.

118
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-19
Summary:

The Fourteenth Lover,' which will be shown at the Queen's Theatre tomorrow till Tuesday, concerns a fickle flapper, Vi Marchmont, played by Viola Dana. Film synopsis included. Viola's acting, as proved by recent successes at the Queen's, is such that interest is always…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-21
Summary:

The Fourteenth Lover,' starring Viola Dana, will be shown for the last time at Queen's Theatre. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-21
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is currently screening a light-comedy 'The Fourteenth Lover' featuring Viola Dana. The film will be shown for the last time tomorrow night.