A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-01 - 1924-12-02
Summary:

Monday to Thursday, December 1st to 4th at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Alice Lake in 'The Greater Claim.' Added attraction at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Miss Bessie Lester, the popular American comedienne. Prices of admission: at 5.15 p.m., $1.20, $1.00 and 60 cents; 9.15 p.m., $1.50, $1.…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre': 'The Greater Claim'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-01
Summary:

The Greater Claim,' a Metro special starring Alice Lake, comes to the Queen's Theatre today. Film plot included. Miss Bessie Lester, the popular American comedienne, will give a repertoire of new songs, etc.

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Headline: Hong Kong Telegraph News 1924-12-01
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-01
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is screening the Metro production 'The Greater Claim' featuring Alice Lake for four days. The film is based on Izola Forrester-Mann Page story which is adapted for the screen by Albert Shelby Le Vino and directed by Wesley Ruggles under the personal supervision of…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre: 'The Greater Claim'
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…

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Headline: The Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-02 - 1924-12-02
Summary:

You will remember and not want to forget Alice Lake in 'The Greater Claim,' a Metro picture, by Izola Forrester and Mann Page, scenario by A. S. Le Vino, directed by Wesley Ruggles, directed by Bayard Veiller. Also Miss Bessie Lester, the popular American comedienne. At 5.15 and 9.15 p…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre: 'The Greater Claim' - A Strong Picture
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-02
Summary:

The Greater Claim,' a Metro special starring Alice Lake, comes to the Queen's Theatre for four days run. Film plot included. Miss Bessie Lester, the popular American comedienne, gave a performance for five minutes.

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Headline: Hong Kong Telegraph News 1924-12-02
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-02
Summary:

Yesterday, Queen's Theatre showed 'The Greater Claim' for the first time. The film features Alice Lake. On the same programme appeared Miss Bessie Lester, the American comedienne.

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Headline: Alice Lake: Surprises Admirers Once More
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…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-03 - 1924-12-04
Summary:

Wednesday and Thursday, December 3rd and 4th at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Alice Lake in 'The Greater Claim.' Today and tomorrow, entire change of programme at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Miss Bessie Lester, the popular American comedienne. Friday, December 5th, Baby Peggy in 'The…