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: 1925-05-16
Summary:

Beginning today, Queen's Theatre will be screening a Metro drama 'The Fatal Hour,' featuring Thomas W. Ross, Wilfred Lytell, Frank Currier and Gladys Coburn. The film is based on a British stage success 'The Marriage of Mayfair' by Cecil Raleigh. Film synopsis included…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-16
Summary:

The Fatal Hour,' a Metro drama of unscrupulous intrigue adventure, will be the feature attraction at the Queen's Theatre. This play is based on the British stage success, 'The Marriages of Mayfair' by Cecil Raleigh. Film synopsis included. The all-star cast includes Thomas W…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-27 - 1923-10-27
Summary:

Hearts Are Trumps,' Rex Ingram's production of Cecil Raleigh's play.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-16
Summary:

The Fatal Hour,' will be the feature at the Queen's Theatre for three days. This play is based on the British stage success, 'The Marriages of Mayfair' by Cecil Raleigh. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-06 - 1921-10-06
Summary:

Starts tonight with the great Drury Lane sporting drama, 'The Whip,' by Cecil Raleigh and Henry Hamilton.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-18
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening a Metro attraction 'The Fatal Hour.' Both the plot and the photographic work in the film are attractive. Julian Burnham adapted the play from the famous stage success 'The Marriages of Mayfair' by Cecil Raleigh. Film synopsis included.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-18
Summary:

The Fatal Hour' at the Queen's Theatre, is one of the feature attractions of the week. This Metro all-star production is a unique play. Film synopsis included. Julia Burnham adapted the play from the stage success 'The Marriages of Mayfair' by Cecil Raleigh. Film synopsis…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-16 - 1925-05-16
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., tomorrow at 6.00 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Fatal Hour,' enacted for the screen by an all-star cast, based upon the tremendous British stage triumph 'The Marriages of Mayfair' by Cecil Raleigh. Also Buster Keaton in 'Frozen North.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-30
Summary:

Hearts are Trumps,' a film adaptation of the old Drury Lane melodrama by Cecil Raleigh is proving a big draw at the Coronet. Alice Terry, of 'Prisoner of Zenda' fame, has the starring role, and the picture was made by Rex Ingram.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-17 - 1923-05-17
Summary:

A great Drury Lane drama made into a striking filmplay, 'The Sporting Duchess' was written and produced by Augustus Harris, Cecil Raleigh and Henry Hamilton. It has been made into a tip-top seven-reel cine melodrama by Vitagraph.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-29
Summary:

The Coronet had reluctantly to turn away crowds of people last night at the first showing of 'Hearts are Trumps,' the film version of Cecil Raleigh's famous old Drury Lane melodrama. 'Hearts are Trumps' contains some fine direction by Rex Ingram. Film synopsis included.…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-16 - 1925-05-18
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15, tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, 'The Fatal Hour,' based upon the British stage triumph by Cecil Raleigh. Also Buster Keaton in 'Frozen North.' May 18 Remarks: Tomorrow change of programme, Strongheart the wonder dog in 'Brawn of the North.' Usual…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-16 - 1925-05-18
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., tomorrow at 6.00 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Fatal Hour,' enacted for the screen by an all-star cast, based upon the stage triumph by Cecil Raleigh. Also Buster Keaton in 'Frozen North.' May 18 Remarks: Tomorrow change program, Strongheart, the wonder dog…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-15 - 1925-05-15
Summary:

Today only at all shows, Richard Barthelmess in 'The Seventh Day,' directed by Henry King of 'Tol'able David' fame. Also His Rascals in 'Stage Fright,' an 'Our Gang' comedy in 2 parts. Tomorrow at all shows, 'The Fatal Hour,' with an all-…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-05
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen 'The Hope.' A portion of a principal street of Peshawar was duplicated in Metro Studios, Hollywood for the production of the melodrama. The set is 150 feet in length. Both sides of the buildings of East India are occupied by shops. The buildings are…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-13 - 1925-05-15
Summary:

Wednesday to Friday, May 13th to 15th 1925 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures presents Richard Bathelmess in 'The Seventh Day,' directed by Henry King. Also Hal Roach presents his rascals in 'Stage Fright,' an Our Gang comedy in 2 parts. Prices of…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-13 - 1925-05-15
Summary:

Wednesday to Friday, May 13th to 15th 1925, at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures presents Richard Barthelmess in 'The Seventh Day,' directed by Henry King. Also Hal Roach presents His Rascals in 'Stage Fright,' an 'Our Gang' comedy in 2 parts.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-25 - 1921-06-28
Summary:

Paramount presents Cecil B. DeMille's production 'Till I Come Back to You,' a war drama in 6 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-03
Summary:

Why change your Wife?,' a Cecil de Mille's production, will be shown for the last time at the Star Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-25 - 1921-06-28
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Paramount presents Cecil B. DeMille's production, 'Till I Come Back to You,' a war drama in 6 parts.