A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-25
Summary:

Glass Houses,' starring Viola Dana and Gaston Glass, will be screened at the Queen's Theatre. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-25
Summary:

Yesterday, Queen's Theatre screened a comedy-melodrama 'Glass Houses' featuring Viola Dana. The film will be screened at the theatre at 5:15 and 9:15 shows till Thursday. Tomorrow, World Theatre will be screening a Universal-Jewel attraction entitled 'Bavu.' The film was…

103
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…

104
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-27
Summary:

Mothers-in-Law' will be screened at the Queen's Theatre from today till Monday. The film starred Gaston Glass, Ruth Clifford, Josef Swickard who will be remembered for 'The Four Horsemen,' and also with Marie Curtis and Edith Yorke. Film synopsis included.

105
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-27
Summary:

From today till Monday, Queen's Theatre will be screening 'Mothers-in-Law' at the 5:15 and 9:15 performances. The film will satisfy not only those who see it as a diversion from routine life but also those who perceive the moral of the story and measure its influence on human…

106
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…

107
Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-28
Summary:

Viola Dana delighted those who saw her in 'Glass Houses' at the Queen's Theatre. For the weekend, 'Mothers-in-Law,' starring Ruth Clifford and Gaston Glass will be shown.

108
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…

109
Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-02
Summary:

Kisses,' starred by Alice Lake, who won her way to fame via Mack Sennett's bathing comedies. The male role is starred by Harry Myers, who is remarkable in 'The Yankee at the Court of King Arthur.' The film will be screened at the Queen's Theatre today and tomorrow. Film…

110
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…

111
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.

112
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…

113
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…

114
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.

115
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.

116
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.

117
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.

118
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.

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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.