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: 1924-05-02
Summary:

Queen's Theatre, Hongkong's latest venture to cater for the cinema-loving public was opened with all the eclat which has made the Chinese famous. The pictures shown were mainly of the comedy type. The opening ceremony was performed by Hon. Mr. Kotewall. The palatial building was…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-26 - 1924-09-30
Summary:

Viola Dana in Irvin S. Cobb's celebrated story, 'The $5 Baby.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-26 - 1924-09-30
Summary:

Viola Dana in Irvin S. Cobb's celebrated story of a heart in a pawnshop, 'The $5 Baby,' story from the Saturday Evening Post. Phone C. 4636. Booking at theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-26
Summary:

The Five Dollar Baby,' starring by Viola Dana, is to be seen here at the Queen's Theatre today. It is a screen version by Metro of Irvin S. Cobb's story. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-26
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening 'The Five Dollar Baby' starring Viola Dana, for the first time today. It is a screen version by Metro of Irvin S. Cobb's story in the Saturday Evening Post.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-26
Summary:

Viola Dana, the screen star who enjoys a unique reputation in the film world, is to be seen in another Metro picture entitled 'The Five Dollar Baby,' which comes to the Queen's Theatre today and will be shown for five days. Irvin S. Cobb, the short-story writer, is the author of…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-26 - 1924-09-30
Summary:

Viola Dana in Irvin S. Cobb's 'The $5 Baby,' story from the Saturday Evening Post. Phone C. 4636. Booking at Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-04
Summary:

Forget-Me-Not,' the Metro picture which comes to the Queen's Theatre on Monday, 6th inst., reproduces with great fidelity life story of two foundlings. It is a story of faith and love and yearning for happiness, that is thoroughly human from beginning to end. Film synopsis included.…

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

Queen's Theatre is screening 'Cecilia of the Pink Roses' as its feature attraction for the weekend. Samuel M. Weller adapted the story from the popular novel by Katherine Haviland Taylor. The film features Marion Davies who is famous for her role in 'From Rags to Riches.…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-21
Summary:

Yesterday, the Metro production 'The Mutiny of the Elsinore' began its five days run in the Queen's Theatre. The film is based on Jack London's story of a conflict between strong men of the sea. It stars Mitchell Lewis and he is supported by Helen Ferguson, William V. Mong,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-27
Summary:

The Golden Snare,' a screen version of James Oliver Curwood story, under the direction of David Hartford for release by Associated First National comes to the Queen's Theatre for four days. Lewis S. Stone, who already featured in Curwood's picture included 'The River's…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-01
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is screening the Metro production 'The Greater Claim' featuring Alice Lake for four days. The film is based on Izola Forrester-Mann Page story which is adapted for the screen by Albert Shelby Le Vino and directed by Wesley Ruggles under the personal supervision of…

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Headline: The Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-02 - 1924-12-02
Summary:

You will remember and not want to forget Alice Lake in 'The Greater Claim,' a Metro picture, by Izola Forrester and Mann Page, scenario by A. S. Le Vino, directed by Wesley Ruggles, directed by Bayard Veiller. Also Miss Bessie Lester, the popular American comedienne. At 5.15 and 9.15 p…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-04
Summary:

The mothering instinct is the most basic in women.' This is how Alice Lake, Metro's little star, explains the enthusiasm with which she acts in her latest picture, 'The Greater Claim,' showing for the last time today at the Queen's Theatre as the feature attraction.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-30
Summary:

Commencing today, Queen's Theatre will be screening the new Universal-Jewel production 'Fools' Highway' starring Mary Philbin who is remembered for her role in 'Merry-Go-Round.' The story is adapted from Owen Kildare's famous life-story of the Bowery, 'My…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-30
Summary:

Commencing today, picture-goers will see at the Queen's Theatre, Mary Philbin's new Universal-Jewel starring vehicle, and her first big role since 'Merry-Go-Round.' The story, 'Fools' Highway,' adapted from Owen Kildare's life-story of the Bowery, 'My…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-06
Summary:

Alice Lake, who reaped success in Metro's production of 'Should A Women Tell?' and 'Shore Acres,' is to be seen in a new role at the Queen's Theatre today when the new Metro special, 'The Misfit Wife' will be the feature. Film synopsis included. Alice Lake…

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

Not since the filming of 'In Old Kentucky' has Anita Stewart had such a strenuous time in a picture as that which confronted her in the making of 'The Invisible Fear,' a Louis B. Mayer First National attraction which comes to the Queen's Theatre today for an engagement…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-05
Summary:

The Invisible Fear,' a First National attraction starring Anita Stewart, is the feature picture at the Queen's Theatre. The Story was written by Madge Tyrone and directed by Edwin Carewe. Film plot included. Miss Kitty Barlow and Irene West provide their performance in another part of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-05
Summary:

Anita Stewart, the star of 'The Invisible Fear,' an Associated First National attraction which is now delighting large audiences at the Queen's Theatre, is not seen as just an ordinary murderess. In his treatment of Madge Tyrone's scenario, Director Edwin Carew [sic] has…