A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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…

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-17
Summary:

Priscilla Dean, famous in the cinema world for her acting in 'The Flame of Life,' plays the role of a beautiful queen of the underworld in a Universal picture styled 'White Tiger,' which opened at the Queen's Theatre last night and will be shown till Saturday night.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-18
Summary:

White Tiger,' the Universal screen story, continue to screen at Queen's Theatre. The film is starred by Priscilla Dean.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-18
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening a Universal production 'White Tiger' featuring Priscilla Dean, tonight and at all performances tomorrow. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-18
Summary:

Just what an 'automatic chess player' is will be explained to those who, as yet, have not availed themselves of the opportunity to see the Universal screen classic, 'The White Tiger,' which will be presented at the Queen Theatre. Priscilla Dean is the star and local cinema…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-05
Summary:

The Storm Daughter,' is a Universal attraction which commences at the Queen's Theatre today. The film starred Priscilla Dean. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-05
Summary:

Commencing today, Queen's Theatre will be screening the Universal attraction 'The Storm Daughter' featuring Pricilla Dean. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-05
Summary:

Some realistic scenes of a four-masted windjammer caught in a typhoon at the height of the monsoon season in the tropics provide excitement in 'The Storm Daughter,' a Universal Jewel picture in which Priscilla Dean is the star and which opens for a short season at the Queen's…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-11
Summary:

Today will provide the last opportunity for seeing 'The Storm Daughter' and 'The Unfortunate Girl,' the current attractions at the Queen's Theatre. 'The Storm Daughter' has won praise on account of its cleverly-depicted typhoon. The other film is the all-…

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

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., farewell performances, Miss Bessie Lester and Alice Lake in 'The Greater Claim.' Tomorrow, December 5th, Baby Peggy in 'The Law Forbids,' a Universal-Jewel deluxe.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-05 - 1924-12-09
Summary:

Friday to Tuesday, Dec 5th to 9th at 2.15, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., Universal-Jewel presents Baby Peggy in 'The Law Forbids.' December 5-6 Remarks: Film plot and price details included. December 8-9 Remarks: Wed. Dec. 10 at 9.15 p.m., the extraordinary Long Tack Sam, world's…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-05 - 1924-12-08
Summary:

Friday to Tuesday, December 5th to 9th at 2.15, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Universal-Jewel presents Baby Peggy in 'The Law Forbids.' Prices of admission: at 5.15 p.m., $1.20, $1.00 and 60 cents; at 9.15 p.m., $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents. Soldiers and sailors half-prices to stalls.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-05 - 1924-12-05
Summary:

Carl Laemmle presents 'The Law Forbids,' featuring Baby Peggy, Universal-Jewel. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-05
Summary:

The Law Forbids,' by Universal, based on Bernard McConville's story, is showing today at the Queen's Theatre. The cast includes Baby Peggy, whose first picture 'The Darling of New York,' was so widely acclaimed. Her parents in this picture are Elinor Fair, remembered for…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-05
Summary:

Baby Peggy, known to filmdom as 'The Baby Bernhardt,' stands today as one of the most important factors in box office success. Her second big production, 'The Law Forbids,' a Jewel deluxe, equally well cast, comes today to the Queen's Theatre. Her pictures possibilities…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-05 - 1924-12-09
Summary:

Friday to Tuesday, December 5th to 9th at 2.15, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Universal-Jewel presents Baby Peggy in 'The Law Forbids.' Prices of admission: 5.15, $1.20, $1.00 and 60 cents; 9.15, $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents. Soldiers and sailors half price to stalls. December 9 Remarks:…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-06 - 1924-12-06
Summary:

You will be a better man or woman for knowing what 'The Law Forbids,' Universal-Jewel deluxe presented by Carl Laemmle, directed by Jesse Robbins.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-06
Summary:

The Law Forbids,' a Universal picture directed by Jess Robbins, from the story by Bernard McConville, opened last night at the Queen's Theatre. The picture starred by Baby Peggy, her performance is unlike that in 'The Darling of New York.' Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-06
Summary:

Yesterday, Queen's Theatre screened the Universal-Jewel production 'The Law Forbids' featuring Baby Peggy for the first time. The little girl's versatility is worth noticing in the picture.