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: 1924-06-03 - 1924-06-05
Summary:

Commencing 3rd to 5th June at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Metro announces Viola Dana in 'Seeing's Believing,' a Harry Beaumont production. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-03 - 1924-06-05
Summary:

Commencing 3rd to 5th June at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Metro announces Viola Dana in 'Seeing's Believing,' a Harry Beaumont production. Usual prices. Booking at theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-03 - 1924-06-05
Summary:

Commencing 3rd to 5th June at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Metro announces Viola Dana in 'Seeing's Believing,' a Harry Beaumont production. Usual prices. Booking at Theatre.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-02
Summary:

Kisses,' starred by Alice Lake, who won her way to fame via Mack Sennett's bathing comedies. The male role is starred by Harry Myers, who is remarkable in 'The Yankee at the Court of King Arthur.' The film will be screened at the Queen's Theatre today and tomorrow. Film…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-02
Summary:

There is a quality about 'Kisses,' a Metro feature starring Alice Lake of Mack Sennett fame, which appeals to all kinds of cinema patrons. 'Kisses' was not chosen as the name because of an abnormal amount of expressive romance but because of the part played by an American…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-04
Summary:

Alice Lake, who first achieved fame in Mack Sennett pictures – recognised as the infallible test for an entree into the elite of the screen world – is the star in 'Kisses,' a Metro picture which hits off the pun on the labial expression of romance. It must also be stated that the film…

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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: 1924-08-13
Summary:

Commencing today, Queen's Theatre will be screening 'Love in the Dark' featuring Viola Dana. Harry Beaumont directed the comedy-drama for Metro.

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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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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-11 - 1925-04-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Sunday at 6.00 and 9.15 p.m., a First National attraction, presented by Hobert Henley Productions, Hope Hampton in 'Stardust,' suggested by Fannie Hurst's famous novel. Coming here soon, Carter, the great magician and his famous troupe of entertainers…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-11 - 1925-04-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15, Sunday at 6 and 9.15, Hope Hampton in 'Stardust,' a First National attraction. Coming here soon, Carter, the world-renown magician and his famous troupe of entertainers.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-13 - 1925-04-13
Summary:

Today, last performance at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Hope Hampton in 'Stardust,' suggested by Fannie Hurst's famous novel, a First National attraction. Coming here soon, Carter, the world-renowned magician and his famous troupe of entertainers.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-14 - 1925-04-15
Summary:

Today to Thursday, April 14th to 16th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Metro Pictures Corp. presents Alice Lake in 'Body and Soul,' the screen version of William Hurlbut's play. Also 'Bow Wow,' a Mack Sennett comedy in 2 parts. Coming here soon, Carter, the great magician and his…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-14 - 1925-04-15
Summary:

Today to Thursday, April 11th to 16th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Metro Pictures Corp. presents Alice Lake in 'Body and Soul,' the screen version of William Hurlbut's play. Also 'Bow Wow,' a Mack Sennett comedy in 2 parts. Coming here soon, Carter, the world-renown magician…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-14 - 1925-04-15
Summary:

Today to Thursday, April 14th to 16th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Metro Pictures Corp. presents Alice Lake in 'Body and Soul.' Also 'Bow Wow,' a Mack Sennett comedy. Coming here soon, Carter, the world-renown magician and his famous troupe of entertainers.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-16 - 1925-04-16
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Alice Lake in 'Body and Soul' and 'Bow Wow,' a Mack Sennett comedy in 2 parts. Tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Nazimova and Rudolph Valentino in 'Camille.' Coming here soon, 'Carter,' the great magician.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-16 - 1925-04-16
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Alice Lake in 'Body and Soul' and 'Bow Wow,' a Mack Sennett comedy in 2 parts. Tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Nazimova and Rudolph Valentino in 'Camille.' Coming here soon, Carter, the great magician.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-16 - 1925-04-16
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15, Alice Lake in 'Body and Soul' and 'Bow Wow,' a Mack Sennett comedy in 2 parts. Tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15, Nazimova and Valentino in 'Camille.' Coming here soon, Carter, the great magician.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-17 - 1925-04-23
Summary:

Friday to Monday, April 17th to 20th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Nazimova and Rudolph Valentino in 'Camille.' Also 'Blacksmith,' a Buster Keaton comedy in 2 parts. Coming here April 24th, Carter, the great magician and his famous troupe of entertainers. April 20 & 23 Remarks:…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-17 - 1925-04-18
Summary:

Friday to Monday, April 17th to 20th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Nazimova and Rudolph Valentino in 'Camille,' the world's greatest drama of love and sacrifice by Alexander Dumas, the younger. Also 'Blacksmith,' a Buster Keaton comedy in 2 parts. Coming here April 24th, Carter…