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: 1925-07-23
Summary:

Hongkong Amusements Limited will take over the Queen's Theatre from 1st August next. Mr. H. W. Ray plans to procure latest releases from Paramount, United Artists, First National and Metro-Goldwyn with such big specials as 'Captain Blood' from Vitagraph, 'The Phantom of the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-09-11
Summary:

A travel picture entitled 'A Southern Paradise' will be presented shortly in London. The film exhibits the record of an expedition led by Captain O'Brien Hitching to Sumatra. The film shows some extraordinary aspects of civilization in Sumatra, which include using monkeys to pick…

263
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-11-14
Summary:

Last night, Star Theatre staged the Italian Grand Opera Company. 'The Barber of Seville.' Tonight, the ever-popular opera 'Carmen' will be presented. The company will present more performances at the Theatre Royal, after their return from Macau.

264
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-12-11 - 1925-12-12
Summary:

California Straight Ahead.' On Sunday and Monday, there is an absorbing drama by Marshall Neilan entitled 'The Strangers' Banquet.' On Tuesday next, the event of the year, 'Captain Blood' by Raphael [sic] Sabatini who made 'Scaramouche' and 'The Sea…

265
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-11 - 1925-12-12
Summary:

Not even 'The Gold Rush' caused the roars of laughter that are nightly greeting 'California Straight Ahead.' It is certainly the funniest film that has ever been shown at the Queen's. Note: 'California Straight Ahead' will be shown tomorrow for the last time…

266
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-12-11 - 1925-12-14
Summary:

Not even 'The Gold Rush' caused the roars of laughter that are nightly greeting, 'California Straight Ahead.' On Sunday and Monday, an absorbing drama by Marshall Neilan, 'The Strangers' Banquet.' On Tuesday next, 'Captain Blood' by Raphael [sic]…

267
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-12-14 - 1925-12-14
Summary:

Today only at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Marshall Neilan presents 'The Strangers' Banquet' by Donn Byrne with Claire Windsor, Hobart Bosworth, Rockliffe Fellowes, Ford Sterling, Dagmar Godowsky, Eleanor Boardman, Claude Gillingwater, distributed by Goldwyn. Starting tomorrow,…

268
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-14 - 1925-12-14
Summary:

Today only at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Marshall Neilan presents 'The Strangers' Banquet' by Donn-Byrne, with Claire Windsor, Hobart Bosworth, Rockliffe Fellowes, Ford Sterling, Dagmar Godowsky, Eleanor Boardman and Claude Gillingwater, distributed by Goldwyn. Starting tomorrow,…

269
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-12-15 - 1925-12-18
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.30 p.m., 'Captain Blood' by Rafael Sabatini with J. Warren Kerrigan and Jean Paige. Illustration included.

270
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-15 - 1925-12-16
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.30 p.m. at increased prices, 'Captain Blood' by Rafael Sabatini, with J. Warren Kerrigan, Jean Paige and a notable cast of players. Illustration included.

271
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-12-15 - 1925-12-19
Summary:

Today, tomorrow and Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.30, 'Captain Blood.'

272
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-12-16
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening 'Captain Blood,' until Saturday. The film is based on Rafael Sabatini's book of the same name. This film surpasses 'The Sea Hawk' which was screened at this theatre some time ago. A tremendous amount of money was spent on the…

273
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-17 - 1925-12-17
Summary:

Today, tomorrow and Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.30 p.m., last three days of 'Captain Blood.'

274
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-17
Summary:

The picture which is now being shown at the Queen's Theatre is perhaps the most historically correct in costuming that Hongkong has yet seen. Rafael Sabatini's story Captain Blood, is of the good days of buccaneers on the Spanish Main. Warren Kerrigan has a part which fits him well.…

275
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-12-18
Summary:

Rafael Sabatini's romances are adapted to cinema presentation in 'Captain Blood,' now showing at the Queen's Theatre. The cast included J. Warren Kerrigan and Jean Paige. Film plot included.

276
Headline: At the Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-18 - 1925-12-19
Summary:

Ten thousand Hongkong cinemagoers proclaim 'Captain Blood' the greatest sea spectacle ever screened! It is a film that no Briton with red blood in his veins should miss. A picture that every British school boy has a right to see! It is showing today and tomorrow for the last time.

277
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-12-19 - 1925-12-19
Summary:

Queen's at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.30, last performances of 'Captain Blood.' Star at 5.30 and 9.15, 'The Christian.' World at 5.15 and 9.15, 'It Is the Law.'

278
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-19
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) Sir, – It has been my privilege to view several very excellent pictures at the Queen's Theatre, but of late the pleasure of viewing these pieces has been considerably marred by the poor music accompanying them. Last evening, I went along to see 'Captain…

279
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-12-29 - 1925-12-30
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday, Louis B. Mayer presents a Fred Niblo production, 'Strangers of the Night' (Captain Applejack), with a superb cast includes Matt Moore, Enid Bennett, Barbara La Marr and Robert McKim. Illustration included.