A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-01 - 1924-05-05
Summary:

Opening today, 1st of May. May 2nd to 5th at 2.30, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., showing a super-production, 'The Hero.' Sunday matinee at 6 p.m. Boxes, dress circle and stalls can be booked at the theatre. Price details included. May 3 Remarks: Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., a Panama picture, '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-01
Summary:

Such was the good fortune of some 50 Los Angeles youngsters who were given an opportunity to work in the Gasnier production of 'The Hero,' to be shown at the Queen's Theatre tomorrow. The leading actors in the film are Gaston Glass, the 'Hero,' Barbara La Marr, John…

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

Queen's Theatre is screening the Gasnier production, entitled 'The Hero,' featuring Barbara La Marr, for the last time tonight. Tomorrow, another Gasnier production 'Daughters of the Rich' will be presented at all performances. The cast includes Gaston Glass, Miriam…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-06 - 1924-05-08
Summary:

Commencing May 6th to 8th at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Al Lichtman presents Miriam Cooper and Gaston Glass in 'Daughters of the Rich' in 6 parts. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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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: 1924-05-06 - 1924-05-08
Summary:

Commencing May 6th to 8th at 2.30, 5.30, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Al Lichtman presents Miriam Cooper and Gaston Glass in 'Daughters of the Rich' in 6 parts. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. May 7 & 8 Remarks: Picture included.

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

Daughters of the Rich,' the Gasnier production showing at the Queen's Theatre last night, will be on view tonight and tomorrow night. Edgar Saltus, claimed to have been the late President Harding's author, wrote the story. Miriam Cooper, Gaston Glass, Ethel Shannon, Ruth Clifford…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-08 - 1924-05-12
Summary:

Commencing May 9th to 12th at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Irene Castle in 'Slim Shoulders' in 7 parts. A panorama of the playground of the rich, a dancing interlude of charm, 'The Unfortunate Girl' at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. (a marvelous Chinese production). Charming dancing entertainment…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-08
Summary:

For the last time tonight that fine production 'Daughters of the Rich' will be shown at the Queen's Theatre. The programme also includes a light comedy entitled 'The Sailor.' Tomorrow, Irene Castle will be seen in 'Slim Shoulders.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-08
Summary:

There's a crowd even in Paris' remarks the multi-million heiress in 'Daughters of the Rich' showing at the Queen Theatre's today at all performances, but there is no crowding for patrons who can all see this wonderful picture in comfort, thanks to the innovations which…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-09 - 1924-05-13
Summary:

Commencing May 9th to 12th at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Irene Castle in 'Slim Shoulders,' in 7 parts. 'The Unfortunate Girl' at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. (A Marvellous Chinese production). Usual Prices. Booking at the Theatre. Charming dancing will begin on May 10th to 14th by Olympia…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-09 - 1924-05-12
Summary:

Commencing May 9th to 12th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Irene Castle in 'Slim Shoulders' in 7 parts and 'The Unfortunate Girl' at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. (a marvelous Chinese production). Usual prices. Also charming dancing entertainment will begin on May 10th to 14th by 'Olympia…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-10
Summary:

Jazz songs, classical ballads and classical dancing will be presented by 'Olympia Follies,' who will commence a short season at the Queen's Theatre tonight. Mr. Hamilton heads the company. Together with Miss Mills, a soprano, they will treat Hongkong to a specially composed song…

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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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Headline: Cinema Notes
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-21
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening 'Peacock Alley' featuring Mae Murray, for the last time tonight. Star Theatre will be screening a Paramount production by Lois Weber, entitled 'Too Wise Wives,' featuring Claire Windsor and Mona Lisa, for the last time tonight. The film…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-22 - 1924-05-26
Summary:

May 23rd to 26th, 'The Virginian,' a Tom Forman production, Preferred Pictures. Illustration included. May 26 Remarks: Presented by B. P. Schulberg.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-22
Summary:

Screen tragedy almost became real tragedy when a revolver in the hands of Kenneth Harlan exploded prematurely, seriously injured the screen hero and temporarily stopping production work on 'The Virginian,' which is now playing at the Queen's Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-23 - 1924-05-26
Summary:

Commencing Friday 23rd to Monday 26th May at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Kenneth Harlan and Florence Vidor in 'The Virginian,' 1924 production. Usual prices. Booking at Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-23 - 1924-05-24
Summary:

Today to 26th May, B. P. Schulberg presents 'The Virginian,' a Tom Forman production, Preferred Pictures. Illustration included.