A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-12 - 1924-06-16
Summary:

Commencing Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, direct from three months' success with the Midnight Follies Shanghai. Also late of 'The Globe Trotters,' starring engagement of Charles Holt and Ralph Sawyer in songs, burlesque, dancing and humor.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-07 - 1924-07-08
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Charles Ray in 'A Village Sleuth.' Phone C. 4636. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-13
Summary:

Love in the Dark' with charming Viola Dana as the star, is due to open at the Queen's Theatre today. The supporting star is Cullen Landis, Bruce Guerin, Arline Pretty, Edward Connelly and Charles West. Film plot included.

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

Marion Davies first burst into public attention as one of the most bewitching of the beauties Flo Ziegfeld, assembled for his 'Follies.' When that manager, in conjunction with Charles Dillingham, launched 'The Century Girl' at the Century Theatre, Miss Davies' beauty and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-31
Summary:

Oliver Twist,' by Charles Dickens, has a screen version directed by Frank Lloyd with Jackie Coogan, Sol Lesser, Lon Chaney, Gladys Brockwell, Lionel Belmore as the stars, is coming to Queen's Theatre tomorrow. It is a First National attraction. Film plot included.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-31 - 1924-12-31
Summary:

Tomorrow at all shows, January 1st New Year's Day, special children's matinees at 2.30 and 5.15 p.m., showing Jackie Coogan in and as 'Oliver Twist,' by Charles Dickens, with Lon Chaney, Gladys Brockwell, Lionel Belmore and others, directed by Frank Lloyd. A super-production…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-02
Summary:

When Will H. Hays congratulated Jack Coogan, Sr., on the character of the stories in which he was promoting his son, Jackie Coogan's artistic and financial welfare, he said, 'That's the kind of picture the world needs.' This picture is 'Oliver Twist' from First…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-02 - 1925-01-05
Summary:

Today to Monday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., special Sunday matinee at 5.15 p.m., First National attraction, Jackie Coogan and Lon Chaney in 'Oliver Twist' by Charles Dickens. Showing to crowded houses. Book your seats early. Prices of admission: at 5.15 p.m., 80 cents, 50 cents…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-03
Summary:

Jackie Coogan was the boy, starring in Frank Lloyd's adaptation of Charles Dickens' 'Oliver Twist' from First National Attraction, which is now screened in Queen's Theatre. Lon Chaney, Gladys Brockwell, George Siegmann and Lionel Belmore were also starred in the picture…

10
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-05
Summary:

Jackie Coogan in his first super-production for First National, 'Oliver Twist' more than held his own at the Queen's Theatre at the weekend. Jackie's support are Lon Chaney and Gladys Brockwell. Charles Dickens wrote the story of 'Oliver Twist.'

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-26
Summary:

Dorothy Dalton's latest Paramount picture 'The Law of the Lawless,' will be screened at the Queen's Theatre tonight. The supporting cast included Theodore Kosloff, Charles de Roche and Tully Marshall. Manila Vaudeville Company will present the Misses Miami, Dimples and Millie…

12
Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-26 - 1925-01-28
Summary:

Today to Wednesday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a Paramount picture, Jesse L. Lasky presents Dorothy Dalton in 'The Law of the Lawless' with Theodore Kosloff, Charles de Roche. and Tully Marshall. Also Manila Vaudeville Co. presenting a new programme featuring Misses Miami, Dimple and Millie…

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-27
Summary:

A New Paramount picture, 'The Law of the Lawless,' starred by Dorothy Dalton and Charles de Roche, is the feature at the Queen's Theatre last night. Film plot included. Performance from Manila Vaudeville Company continues.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-11
Summary:

Johnny Hines in 'Sure Fire Flint' received good houses at the Queen's Theatre. Other cast included Doris Kenyon, Effie Shannon, Robert Edeson, Edmund Breese, J. Barney Sherry, Charles Gerrard and others. The piece was directed by Dell Henderson and Billy Bitzer, Cameraman for…

15
Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-24
Summary:

Mae Murray's newest Metro release, 'Fascination,' presented by Robert Z. Leonard, is showing at the Queen's Theatre. The interior setting was designed by Charles Cadwallader. Murray's previous picture was 'Peacock Alley.' Plot and production highlights included…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-11
Summary:

Stardust,' a First National attraction, will be shown at the Queen's Theatre today. Hope Hampton is the star and Hobart Henley is the director. Story is based on Fanny [sic] Hurst's novel. Anthony Paul Kelly having prepared the scenario. Other cast included James Rennie, Noel…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-30
Summary:

A magnificent document of pictorial history' – such, it is promised, is Charles Ray's cinema masterpiece in nine reels. 'The Courtship of Myles Standish,' which will be shown at the Queen's Theatre tomorrow. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-01
Summary:

The Courtship of Myles Standish' comes to the Queen's Theatre today. Produced and starred by Charles Ray, based on Longfellow's famous poem. Enid Bennett is the leading actress. Film plot included.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-01 - 1925-05-05
Summary:

Commencing today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a big picture for our first anniversary, Associated Exhibitors' Inc. presents Charles Ray and Enid Bennett in Longfellow's famous poem, 'The Courtship of Myles Standish' in 8 reels. Prices of admission: 5.15, $1.20, 80 cents and 40…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-02
Summary:

The Courtship of Myles Standish' opened at the Queen's Theatre last night. Produced and starred by Charles Ray. Film plot included.