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: 1909-01-25
Summary:

Crowded houses are witnessing the performance nightly at this new place of entertainment. The pictures are quite new and are masterpieces of photographic art. A comfortable seat and interesting pictures are just the two things required.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1909-02-04
Summary:

Last Wednesday night films projecting in Alexandra Cinematograph, in Zetland Street, attracted many audiences, and the extraordinary amount of kissing amused the average spectators. The manager, Mr. Freriches, states that next week one of the best films yet shown will be produced for the first…

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Headline: Cinema Notes
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-21
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening 'Peacock Alley' featuring Mae Murray, for the last time tonight. Star Theatre will be screening a Paramount production by Lois Weber, entitled 'Too Wise Wives,' featuring Claire Windsor and Mona Lisa, for the last time tonight. The film…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-22 - 1924-05-24
Summary:

The Virginian,' better than book and play, marks epoch in screen art.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-27
Summary:

Countless film features have been shown here with Norma Talmadge in the starring role. This is perfectly true of 'The Wonderful Thing,' a First National picture directed by Herbert Brenon. Harrison Ford is also in the film and there is also the novelty of a real American society leader…

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

Queen's Theatre is screening 'Youth to Youth' featuring Billie Dove and Cullen Landis, till Monday. The film exhibits Parisian and New York modiste's art. Film synopsis included.

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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: 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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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-31
Summary:

There comes tomorrow to the Queen's Theatre a picture heralded as a 'milestone on the highway of Art,' and which bears the highest recommendations in its own right. It is 'Oliver Twist,' starring Jackie Coogan, produced by Sol Lesser; directed by Frank Lloyd, and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-05
Summary:

Miss Violet Capell's pupils participated in a dress rehearsal at Queen's Theatre yesterday morning in preparation for the forthcoming public display which is to be held at a matinee on Wednesday and at 9:15 on Friday. Examples of terpsichorean grace and art were fully illustrated.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-05
Summary:

Yesterday, Queen's Theatre screened an Associated First National attraction, 'The Master Mind,' featuring Lionel Barrymore who is famous for his quality acting and historic art. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-05
Summary:

The cause of the cinema, as an art, is promoted by such sterling exponents of dramatics as Lionel Barrymore. Mr. Barrymore has recently become an Associated First National star and his first picture under this banner is 'The Master Mind,' which was the attraction at the Queen's…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-06
Summary:

Alice Lake, who reaped success in Metro's production of 'Should A Women Tell?' and 'Shore Acres,' is to be seen in a new role at the Queen's Theatre today when the new Metro special, 'The Misfit Wife' will be the feature. Film synopsis included. Alice Lake…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-07
Summary:

The Misfit Wife,' a Metro production featuring Alice Lake, was seen last night at the Queen's Theatre. It was the performance of Alice Lake as Katie Molly that counted most in the picture's success. The cast includes Forrest Stanley, Leota Lorraine, Edward Martindel, Jack…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-26
Summary:

Margaret Leahy, who plays opposite Buster Keaton in Metro feature comedy, 'Three Ages,' which comes to the Queen's Theatre today. Other cast included Wallace Beery, Joe Roberts, Lillian Lawrence and Horace 'Cupid' Morgan. The film is directed by Buster Keaton and Eddie…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-26
Summary:

Three Ages,' Buster Keaton's first full-length feature, comes to the Queen's Theatre today. Keaton has deserted the two-reel slap-stick comedies, and will henceforth star in comedies of feature attraction. 'Three Ages' is classed as a burlesque on love, marriage and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-15
Summary:

Last evening, Queen's Theatre screened the film version of William Hurlbut's drama, entitled 'Body and Soul,' featuring Alice Lake. The film was directed by Charles Swickard and the photography was done by Arthur Reeves. A. E. Frenderman was responsible for the art settings.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-15
Summary:

Parisian photoplays – until 'Body and Soul' brought Alice Lake to the screen again last evening at the Queen's Theatre – have been of two sorts, very drawing-room and impressively smart, or very underworld in an unconvincing, Apache-like way. Hence the relief and later, as soon as…