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: 1924-10-01 - 1924-10-04
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Cecil B. DeMille in 'The Affairs of Anatol,' a Paramount picture, with Wallace Reid, Gloria Swanson, Bebe Daniels, Wanda Hawley, Agnes Ayres and Monte Blue. October 4 Remarks: Monday, October 6th, Metro presents 'Forget Me Not' with…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-04 - 1924-10-04
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., last performances Sunday at 6, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Cecil B. DeMille's 'The Affairs of Anatol,' a great picture with the great group of stars. Your last opportunity to see this latest Paramount picture. Monday, October 6th, Metro presents…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-04
Summary:

Forget-Me-Not,' the Metro picture which comes to the Queen's Theatre on Monday, 6th inst., reproduces with great fidelity life story of two foundlings. It is a story of faith and love and yearning for happiness, that is thoroughly human from beginning to end. Film synopsis included.…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-06 - 1924-10-09
Summary:

Monday to Thursday, Oct. 6th to 9th, at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., Metro presents Bessie Love and Gareth Hughes in 'Forget-Me-Not.' Price details included. October 6 Remarks: Small ads on page 3, 4 & 5. October 8-9 Remarks: Commencing Friday, Oct. 10th, Marion Davies in…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-06 - 1924-10-07
Summary:

Monday to Thursday, October 6th to 9th at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Metro Pictures Corp. presents Bessie Love and Gareth Hughes in 'Forget Me Not,' a romance of the glory of the young of heart. Prices of admission: at 5.15 p.m., 80 cents, 50 cents and 30 cents; at 9.15 p.m., $1.…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-06 - 1924-10-09
Summary:

Monday to Thursday, October 6th to 9th at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Metro Pictures Corp. presents Bessie Love and Gareth Hughes in 'Forget Me Not.' Prices of admission: 5.15 p.m., 80 cents, 50 cents and 30 cents; 9.15, $1.20, 80 cents and 40 cents. Soldiers and sailors in uniform…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-07
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is screening 'Forget-Me-Not' starring Bessie Love, this week. Film synopsis is included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-07
Summary:

Forget-Me-Not,' which was shown for the first time yesterday at the Queen Theatre, is a picture which makes the heart glad. 'Forget-Me-Not' is a love story, but it is more than that. It is the life story of two foundlings who find it their devotion for each other some compensation…

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Headline: The Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-08 - 1924-10-09
Summary:

The girl nobody wanted. 'Forget Me Not,' with Bessie Love and Gareth Hughes, a Metro picture. A picture no movie fan should miss. Last two days—Wednesday and Thursday. Illustration included.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-08 - 1924-11-08
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., special engagement of Miss Bessie Tester in character, songs, originalities and American novelties. Also showing 'The Ghost in the Garret,' a Paramount comedy. Tomorrow at 6.00 and 9.15 p.m., entire change of programme, Miss Bessie Tester in new comic…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-08
Summary:

The Queen's Theatre management is to be congratulated upon securing the services of Miss Bessie Lester, the well-known American Queen of Jazz, for three days at both 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances. She was a great favourite with American and Australian audiences and will repeat her success…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-10 - 1924-11-10
Summary:

Mon. Nov. 10th only at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., farewell performances by Miss Bessie Lester. Also showing Sylvia Breamer in 'The Face Between,' a Metro classic. Price details included.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-10 - 1924-11-10
Summary:

Monday, November 10th only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., farewell performances by Miss Bessie Lester, featuring new songs and new novelties. Also showing Sylvia Breamer in 'The Face Between,' a Metro classic. Prices: at 5.15, $1.20, $1.00 and 60 cents; at 9.15, $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-10
Summary:

There was a large attendance at the Queen's Theatre for the performance of Miss Bessie Lester, and the Metro feature 'The Face Between,' featuring Sylvia Breamer.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-10
Summary:

Miss Bessie Lester who charmed a large audience at both shows at the Queen's Theatre yesterday by her songs and character impressions, is appearing for the last time today.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-10
Summary:

Big crowds attended on Saturday and Sunday both to the matinee and evening performances, at the Queen's Theatre. A young American comedienne, Miss Bessie Lester made her first appearance. Her work is clever and she sings superbly. In the same programme, the Metro feature 'The Face…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-10 - 1924-11-10
Summary:

Monday, November 10th only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., farewell performances by Miss Bessie Lester featuring new songs, new novelties. Also showing Sylvia Breamer in 'The Face Between,' a Metro classic. Prices: at 5.15, $1.20, $1.00 and 60 cents; 9.15, $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-15 - 1924-11-19
Summary:

Sat. to Wed., Nov. 15th to 19th at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Sunday at 6.00, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National presents Jackie Coogan in 'Daddy.' Added attraction, dances from Mr. Thomas Astroff and songs from Miss Bessie Lester. November 18 Remarks: Another ad. on page 3.

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Headline: Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-15 - 1924-11-15
Summary:

Saturday to Wednesday, November 15th to 19th at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Sunday at 6, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures present Jackie Coogan in 'Daddy.' Added attraction: Mr. Thomas Astroff, classical and oriental dances; Miss Bessie Lester, new comic songs, etc.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-15 - 1924-11-15
Summary:

Entire changes of programme on Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Sunday at 9.15 p.m. only, Mr. Thomas Astroff, direct from the Imperial Russian Opera Ballet in classical and oriental dances. Miss Bessie Lester, new comic songs and novelties. Also showing Jackie Coogan in '…