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: 1924-05-06
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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-08
Summary:

The 'Olympia Follies,' a company of variety artists headed by Mr. Hamilton and Miss Mills, is going to commence their season at the Queen's Theatre. Hamilton and Mills are going to present a selection of London and New York jazz songs, ballads, classical and semi-classical. The…

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-09
Summary:

William Farnum will be seen in a delightful role at the Queen's Theatre today in 'The Adventurer.' He is a happy-go-lucky adventurer. A fine cast supports him. Estelle Taylor is the leading lady. Others are Dorothy Drake, Kenneth Casey, Harry Southard and Paul Cazaneuve.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-16 - 1924-08-16
Summary:

Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Viola Dana in 'Love in the Dark.' Sunday at 6.00, 7.15 and 9.15, Bert Lytell in 'The Right That Failed.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-16 - 1924-08-16
Summary:

Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Viola Dana in 'Love in the Dark.' Sunday at 6.00, 7.15 and 9.15, Bert Lytell in 'The Right that Failed.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-29 - 1924-11-29
Summary:

You can't get away with it, 'The Law Forbids.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-29 - 1924-11-29
Summary:

The Law Forbids.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-02
Summary:

Motion picture-goers who went to the Queen's Theatre yesterday to see the first showing of 'The Greater Claim,' in which Alice Lake stars, were unanimous in their expressions of approval and pleasure. This is a great picture, adapted from the Izola Forrester-Mann Page original…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-11
Summary:

The pupils of Miss Violet Capell are to give another entertainment next month when two dancing displays have been arranged, for January 7th (matinee) and 9th (evening) in the Queen's Theatre. Those who remember the previous display by Miss Capell's pupils will be looking forward to the…

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

If you like Constance Talmadge, you will be enchanted with 'Polly of the Follies,' the First National attraction which opened a run at the Queen's Theatre yesterday, and which is Miss Talmadge's latest starring picture. The original scenario was prepared for her by John…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-18
Summary:

Long Tack-sam's Chinese entertainers are going great guns at the Queen's Theatre, where, before large houses, a change of programme was presented. Many of the feats of the week were retained. Long Tack-sam is a wonderful juggler. The company is all-star performers, including two pretty…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-19
Summary:

The Queen's Theatre is going to provide two big features. One picture is entitled 'The Last Door,' featuring Eugene O'Brien and the other is a Metro Classic entitled 'June Madness' featuring Viola Dana. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-23
Summary:

Quite a lot was said of 'One Week of Love' before it reached the Queen's Theatre, where it played for the first time yesterday. It has, like Barnum and Bailey's Circus, everything; in fact, it has a great deal more than the particular circus mentioned. Certainly, the tent…

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-22
Summary:

With Mae Murray in the stellar role of 'Broadway Rose,' which comes to the Queen's Theatre today, motion picture fans will see the beautiful Metro star in an elaborate production. The story concerns a country girl who becomes the idol of Broadway. Film synopsis included. The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-27
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening 'The Law of the Lawless' featuring Dorothy Dalton, Theodore Kosloff, Charles de Roche and Tully Marshall. The picture exhibits Dorothy Dalton and Theodore Kosloff in a Tartar role. Dorothy Dalton gets the opportunity of wearing picturesque…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-29 - 1925-01-31
Summary:

Souvenir tickets - no blanks. Each ticket entitled to a prize. Gold watches, toys, perfumes, confectionery etc. Manila Vaudeville Co. and Mary Philbin, the 'Merry-Go-Round' Girl in 'Fools Highway,' a Universal-Jewel De Luxe.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-29 - 1925-01-31
Summary:

Today special children's matinee at 2.30 p.m., souvenir tickets, no blanks. Each ticket entitled to a prize: gold watches, toys, perfumes, confectionery etc. Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Manila Vaudeville Co. and Mary Philbin, the 'Merry-Go-Round' girl in 'Fools Highway,…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-30 - 1925-01-30
Summary:

Today special children's matinee at 2.30 p.m., souvenir tickets, no blanks. Each ticket entitled to a prize. Gold watches, toys, perfumes, confectionery, etc. Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Manila Vaudeville Company and Mary Philbin, the 'Merry-Go-Round' girl in 'Fools Highway…

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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…