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: 1924-05-08
Summary:

The 'Olympia Follies,' a company of variety artists headed by Mr. Hamilton and Miss Mills, is going to commence their season at the Queen's Theatre. Hamilton and Mills are going to present a selection of London and New York jazz songs, ballads, classical and semi-classical. The…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-09 - 1924-05-13
Summary:

Commencing Saturday, May 10th to Wednesday, May 14th 1994 at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., The Olympia Follies, a talented company of highly accomplished variety artists, headed by Hamilton and Mills. The great society entertainers in all the latest London and New York jazz songs, lyrics and ballads, solo…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-12
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is hosting 'Olympia Follies.' Showing at 5:15 and 9:15 till next Wednesday, the Company will also present New York and London songs by Hamilton and Mills, in addition to the dance performances. The Theatre will also screen 'Slim Shoulders' starring Irene…

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Headline: Cinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-22
Summary:

The Virginian' is to be screened at the Queen's Theatre. 'Something to Think About,' directed by Cecil B. DeMille, starred by Elliott Dexter, will be screened at the Star. Film plot included. 'Kindred of the Dust' opened at Coronet Theatre today. The film starred…

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Headline: Cinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-23
Summary:

The Virginians' is to be screened at the Queen's Theatre. Film plot included. 'Something To Think About,' directed by Cecil B. de Mille, was put on at the Star Theatre last night. Gloria Swanson gives a clever performance. 'Kindred of the Dust,' showing at the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-24
Summary:

Some people have expressed a mild dislike to pictures of America's Wild West. This, however, should be no reason for staying away from the screening of 'The Virginian,' which is running at the Queen's Theatre till Monday. Rolling pastures served only as the background, with…

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-20
Summary:

The cause of the world distress and the answer to the question 'What Next' will be given in a free lecture by William Tinney of Brooklyn, New York, on Sunday at the World Theatre and the Queen's Theatre.

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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: 1924-06-27
Summary:

Mothers-in-Law' will be screened at the Queen's Theatre from today till Monday. The film starred Gaston Glass, Ruth Clifford, Josef Swickard who will be remembered for 'The Four Horsemen,' and also with Marie Curtis and Edith Yorke. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-27
Summary:

From today till Monday, Queen's Theatre will be screening 'Mothers-in-Law' at the 5:15 and 9:15 performances. The film will satisfy not only those who see it as a diversion from routine life but also those who perceive the moral of the story and measure its influence on human…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-27
Summary:

Laughs and probably a tear or two will be provided when Gasnier's 'Mother-in-Law' [sic] is shown here. It is not, as some may think, a burlesque on that much-maligned relative, but an effort to prove that she is just as much a mother as a mother by birth, with an additional child…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-28
Summary:

Captain [sic] acting and sympathetic treatment of the respective parts seemed to be the keynote of what was shown by the stars in 'Mothers-in-Law' which opened at the Queen's Theatre last night. This Gasnier served a double purpose. Firstly, there were members of the audience who…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-12
Summary:

April Showers,' a Preferred Picture, is a true picture of Irish folk, but it was not made in Ireland but relates to one of those communities on the lower East Side of New York. The picture starred by Colleen Moore and Kenneth Harlan. Kid McCoy and Johnny Buff assisted in the boxing scene.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-12
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is screening 'April Showers' at the 5:15 and 9:15 performances. The film revolves around the story of Irish communities living on the East side of New York. Those who claim association with the Emerald Isle are Tom Forman, the director, Colleen Moore and Kenneth…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-01 - 1924-10-04
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m, Cecil B. DeMille's 'The Affairs of Anatol,' a Paramount picture with Wallace Reid, Elliott Dexter, Monte Blue, Theodore Roberts, Theodore Kosloff, Raymond Hatton, Gloria Swanson, Bebe Daniels, Wanda Hawley, Agnes Ayres, Polly Moran and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-01 - 1924-10-01
Summary:

Jesse L. Lasky presents Cecil B. DeMille's production, 'The Affairs of Anatol,' a Paramount picture, featuring Wallace Reid, Gloria Swanson, Elliott Dexter, Bebe Daniels, Monte Blue, Wanda Hawley, Theodore Roberts, Agnes Ayres, Polly Moran, Raymond Hatton and Julia Faye.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-01
Summary:

Cecil B. de Mille assembled an 'all the talents' cast in the Paramount picture, 'The Affairs of Anatol,' which opens for a short run at the Queen's Theatre today. The cast included Wallace Reid, Gloria Swanson, Bebe Daniels, Wanda Hawley, Agnes Ayres, Elliot Dexter,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-01
Summary:

Cecil B. de Mille seems to have assembled an 'all the talents' cast in the Paramount picture, in 'The Affairs of Anatol,' which opens for a short run at the Queen's Theatre today. The cast includes Wallace Reid, Gloria Swanson, Bebe Daniels, Wanda Hawley, Agnes Ayres,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-01
Summary:

Not only does 'The Affairs of Anatol,' the Paramount all-star picture boast a number of names which are household words in the screen world but even Elinor Glyn, the famous novelist, permitted herself to be screened with the others in a society scene in the film. Among the better-known…