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: 1924-05-27
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: 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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-20 - 1924-08-23
Summary:

Today till Sunday at 2.30, 5.00, 7.15 & 9.15, the Star Motion Picture presents their marvelous Chinese Super-production, 'The Grandson,' in 10 reels. The best Chinese picture ever shown in the colony Great success in Peking, Tientsin, Singapore and Manila. It presents an…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-23 - 1924-08-28
Summary:

Betty Compson in 'Prisoners of Love,' commencing Mon. Aug. 25 to Thur. Aug. 28 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15. Usual prices. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-23 - 1924-08-23
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.00, 7.00 and 9.15 (please note the change of times), the Star Motion Picture presents 'The Grandson' in 10 reels. Sunday matinee at 6.00 p.m., Betty Compson in 'Prisoners of Love.' Phone C. 4636. Booking at theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-23 - 1924-08-23
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.00, 7.00 and 9.15 p.m., the Star Motion Picture presents 'The Grandson' in 10 reels. Sunday matinee at 6.00 p.m., Betty Compson in 'Prisoners of Love.'

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-25 - 1924-08-28
Summary:

Commencing Monday 25th to Thursday 28th August at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Betty Compson in 'Prisoners of Love' by Catherine Henry, directed by Arthur Rosson, distributed by Goldwyn. Cinemagoers must not fail to see it. Book your seats early. Usual prices. Phone C. 4636. Booking at…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-25
Summary:

Betty Compson, whose meteoric rise in the cinema world as the result of her remarkable portrayal in 'The Miracle Man,' will be seen in 'Prisoners of Love,' the attraction at the Queen's Theatre, till Thursday. Others in the cast include Ralph Lewis, Roy Stewart, Clara…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-25
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening 'Prisoners of Love' featuring Betty Compson who is famous for her role in 'The Miracle Man,' till Thursday. Others in the cast include Ralph Lewis, Roy Stewart, Clara Horton and Emory Johnson.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-25 - 1924-08-27
Summary:

Commencing Monday 25 to Thursday 28 August at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Betty Compson in 'Prisoners of Love.' Cinema-goers must not fail to see it. Book your seats early. Phone C. 4636. Booking at Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-26
Summary:

Intensity of interest and vividly dramatic scenes characterize 'Prisoners of Love,' the first picture in which Betty Compson appeared as a star. 'Prisoners of Love,' the current Queen's Theatre attraction, will be put on at all shows till Thursday. Film synopsis included…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-28 - 1924-08-28
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Betty Compson in 'Prisoners of Love.' Cinema-goers must not fail to see it. Book your seats early. Usual prices. Phone C. 4636. Booking at Theatre.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-19 - 1924-09-20
Summary:

Conan Doyle's unwritten story, 'Sherlock Brown' with the best Lytell from Friday to Sunday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-19 - 1924-09-20
Summary:

Conan Doyle's unwritten story, 'Sherlock Brown.' Bert Lytell is the star.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-19
Summary:

Bert Lytell, the popular Metro star, will be seen in another screenplay, 'Sherlock Brown,' which has been described as 'not a Conan Doyle story,' which opens at the Queen's Theatre today. This new picture concerns, mainly, an earnest young clerk whose solitary ambition…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-19 - 1924-09-20
Summary:

Friday to Sunday, Conan Doyle's 'Sherlock Brown' starring Bert Lytell.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-22 - 1924-10-25
Summary:

A British super-production, Betty Compson and Clive Brook in 'Woman to Woman,' produced by Graham Cutts at Shepherd's Bush Studio, London. At ordinary prices. Booking at the Theatre. October 22 Remarks: Another ad. on page 4. October 24 Remarks: 'Woman to Woman' is an…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-22 - 1924-10-25
Summary:

A British super-production, Betty Compson and Clive Brook in 'Woman to Woman,' produced by Graham Cutts at Shepherd's Bush Studio, London. At ordinary prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-22
Summary:

Woman to Woman,' starring Betty Compson, is showing at the Queen's Theatre today. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-22
Summary:

Queens's Theatre will be screening a British picture entitled 'Woman to Woman' starring Betty Compson, today.