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: 1897-10-14 - 1897-10-16
Summary:

The latest improved projecting machine in which the vibration so noticeable and trying to the eyes is now entirely eliminated. Views of the Queen's Jubilee in London will be the special feature of the Entertainment. The following scenes will be shown: A dispute between Bicyclists; The…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1897-10-15 - 1897-10-16
Summary:

The Cinematograph for one night only. The latest improved projecting Machine in which the vibration so noticeable and trying to the eyes is now entirely eliminated. Views of the Queen's Jubilee in London will be the special feature of the Entertainment. The following scenes will be shown: A…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-05-16 - 1902-05-17
Summary:

See the Biograph: Presenting the moving pictures of the Dreyfus Trial, scenes included: The Court-martial at Rennes, The Deposition of General Mercier, The Fight between the Journalists, Dreyfus in Irons at Devil's Island, Suicide of Colonel Henry, The Attempt Against Maitre Laborie,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-31
Summary:

The Frawley Company added to their list of successes last evening by the performance of 'Lawful Larceny,' an absorbing play by Samuel Shipman. Miss Adele Blood took the part of Marion Dorsey, whilst Mr. Herbert Light gave a convincing study of Andrew Dorsey. Miss Helen Barnes scored a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-06
Summary:

Claimed by the distributors to be a sequel to 'Rich Men's Wives' and 'Poor Men's Wives,' that Gasnier production 'Daughters of the Rich,' which will have a run of three days at the Queen's Theatre from today. Gaston Glass, the hero in 'The Hero…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-14
Summary:

The Lady of Monsoreau,' a French production is showing at the Queen's Theatre till tomorrow. The picture is adapted from the book by Alexandre Dumas renowned for his authorship of 'The Three Musketeers,' 'Monte Christo' and many other novels of last century. Miss…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-14
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is screening a French production 'The Lady of Monsoreau' till Thursday. The story is adapted from a novel by Alexandre Dumas. The film features Genevieve Felix. This picture will be put on at all performances and the 'Olympia Follies' will give their show…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-15 - 1924-05-12
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Miss Genevieve Felix in 'The Lady of Monsoreau' in 7 parts, a beautiful colour photoplay adapted from the French novel by Alexander Dumas. Usual prices. Tomorrow change programme, Metro presents Milton Sills in 'The Forgotten Law.'…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-12 - 1924-06-17
Summary:

The Globe Trotters' starring engagement of Charles Holt and Ralph Sawyer.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-12 - 1924-06-12
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. Songs, burlesque, dancing and humor.

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-03 - 1924-07-05
Summary:

Charles Ray in the Thomas H. Ince production, 'A Village Sleuth,' a Paramount picture. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-04 - 1924-07-05
Summary:

Thomas H. Ince presents this Paramount picture. Illustration included. Commencing Sunday July 6th at the Queen's Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-07 - 1924-07-08
Summary:

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

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-07 - 1924-07-08
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., a name to conjure with Charles Ray in 'A Village Sleuth.' Telephone Central 463. Booking at the theatre.

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-12
Summary:

Those who have not yet availed themselves of the opportunity to see the versatile favourite, William Farnum, in one of the best roles of his stage or screen career, will have to take advantage of the performances at the Queen's Theatre where 'The Adventurer' will be shown. This…

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-13
Summary:

In Viola Dana's latest success, which opens for a short season at the Queen's Theatre tonight, she depicts a tom-boy role. 'Love in the Dark' has many unexpected turns. This picture has the appealing tenderness of 'The $5 Baby,' the exquisite drama of 'Seeing…

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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…