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: 1924-05-02
Summary:

With the opening of the Queen's Theatre, Hongkong at last has a theatre in keeping with her progress in other directions. In decoration, ventilation, lighting and general cosiness, this new hall on Queen's Road is far ahead of anything the Colony has of the same nature. The balcony and…

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

Some people have expressed a mild dislike to pictures of America's Wild West. This, however, should be no reason for staying away from the screening of 'The Virginian,' which is running at the Queen's Theatre till Monday. Rolling pastures served only as the background, with…

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Headline: Cinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-28
Summary:

The Face In The Dark' will be screened till Thursday at the Queen's Theatre. Mae Marsh, who acted in 'Intolerance' and 'Birth of a Nation,' is the heroine of the film. No words of praise can be sufficient to extol Norma Talmadge's performance in 'The…

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-05
Summary:

Some realistic scenes of a four-masted windjammer caught in a typhoon at the height of the monsoon season in the tropics provide excitement in 'The Storm Daughter,' a Universal Jewel picture in which Priscilla Dean is the star and which opens for a short season at the Queen's…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-12
Summary:

No villain or Vamp appears in 'April Showers,' the story of Irish young folk and Irish sentiments made by 'Preferred Pictures' which opens for a short run at the Queen's Theatre today. The lovable little heroine portrayed by Colleen Moore tries to put a vamp into the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-19
Summary:

Sherlock Brown' is a Metro picture with Bert Lytell as the star, which will open for a short run at the Queen's Theatre. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-19
Summary:

Today, the Metro attraction 'Sherlock Brown' began its short run at the Queen's Theatre. The comedy stars Bert Lytell.

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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: 1924-10-01
Summary:

Cecil B. de Mille assembled an 'all the talents' cast in the Paramount picture, 'The Affairs of Anatol,' which opens for a short run at the Queen's Theatre today. The cast included Wallace Reid, Gloria Swanson, Bebe Daniels, Wanda Hawley, Agnes Ayres, Elliot Dexter,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-01
Summary:

Cecil B. de Mille seems to have assembled an 'all the talents' cast in the Paramount picture, in 'The Affairs of Anatol,' which opens for a short run at the Queen's Theatre today. The cast includes Wallace Reid, Gloria Swanson, Bebe Daniels, Wanda Hawley, Agnes Ayres,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-29
Summary:

A good story with a swiftly moving plot, a popular star, gorgeous settings and costumes, are promised in 'The Moth,' a Selznick special which comes to the Queen's Theatre tomorrow. The story was written by William Dana Orcutt. Supporting Norma Talmadge are a bevy of players…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-15
Summary:

From today for four days, Queen's Theatre will be screening a Paramount picture 'Beyond the Rocks' featuring Gloria Swanson. The picture was filmed in the Lasky studios and the story was written by Elinor Glyn who has called for scenes in beautiful English homes. In the same…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-19
Summary:

In addition to a Paramount picture 'Beyond the Rocks,' featuring Gloria Swanson and Rodolph [sic] Valentino, a clever troupe of versatile artistes from Manila delighted the Queen's Theatre. The next three days, a First National attraction 'Woman's Place,' featuring…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-19
Summary:

In 'Woman's Place,' the First National attraction which comes to the Queen's Theatre today, Constance Talmadge is said to have been given a most interesting screen vehicle. The story was written by John Emerson and Anita Loos especially for the talented Constance. The…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-20
Summary:

Woman's Place,' a Constance Talmadge picture, is the attraction at the Queen's Theatre this week. The supporting cast included Kenneth Harlan, Hassard Short, Florence Short, Ina Rorke, Marguerite Linden and Jack Connolly. This First National picture is directed by Victor Fleming,…

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Headline: Woman's Place'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-20
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening the First National attraction 'Woman's Place' featuring Constance Talmadge and Kenneth Harlan. Other important members of the cast are Hassard Short, Florence Short, Ina Rorke, Marguerite Linden and Jack Connolly. The Manila Vaudeville Co.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-20
Summary:

Woman's Place,' a Constance Talmadge picture, is the attraction at the Queen's Theatre this week. 'Woman's Place' is an original story by John Emerson and Anita Loos. Constance goes in for politics in this picture. Kenneth Harlan is Constance's leading man. The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-26
Summary:

Three Ages,' Buster Keaton's first full-length feature, comes to the Queen's Theatre today. Keaton has deserted the two-reel slap-stick comedies, and will henceforth star in comedies of feature attraction. 'Three Ages' is classed as a burlesque on love, marriage and…