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: 1905-02-25
Summary:

The Bijou Variety Entertainers opened their concert at the St. Patrick's Hall to a small but appreciative audience. Performers included W. Hunt, George Burnett, H. W. Ray, Violet Quinn, G. James, The Passaros, F. Winckelsett. A very pleasant evening was concluded by some slides from the…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-15
Summary:

Today will see the final screening of Alexandre Dumas' 'The Lady of Monsoreau,' a colour-photoplay of France during the days of Henry VIII, at Queen's Theatre. 'The Forgotten Law' will be put on at the same theatre for a run of three days. The cast includes Alec B.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-16
Summary:

The Lady of Monsoreau' on view at the Queen's Theatre for the last time today has earned in Hongkong the merit due to an author of Alexandre Duma's calibre. It is a colour-photoplay depicting the aristocracy of France in the time of their King Henry VIII and the well-known Duke of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-13 - 1924-06-14
Summary:

Commencing 13th to 16th June at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Raquel Meller in 'Imperial Violets,' a 10-reel 1924 prodcution by Henry Roussell. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. June 13 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-13 - 1924-06-14
Summary:

Commencing 13th to 16th June at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Raquel Meller in 'Imperial Violets,' 10-reel 1924 production, a Henry Roussel's wonderful masterpiece. Usual prices. Booking at theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-13 - 1924-06-13
Summary:

Commencing today to Monday next, Henry Roussell presents Europe most fascinating screen star, Raquel Meller in 'Imperial Violets,' 10-reel 1924 production. Usual prices. Book your seats early.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-13 - 1924-06-14
Summary:

Commencing today to Monday next, Henry Roussell presents Raquel Meller in 'Imperial Violets,' in 10 reels. Usual prices. Book your seats early.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-25 - 1924-08-28
Summary:

Commencing Monday 25th to Thursday 28th August at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Betty Compson in 'Prisoners of Love' by Catherine Henry, directed by Arthur Rosson, distributed by Goldwyn. Cinemagoers must not fail to see it. Book your seats early. Usual prices. Phone C. 4636. Booking at…

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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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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-30 - 1924-11-01
Summary:

Thur. to Sun. Oct. 30 to Nov. 2 at 2.30, 1.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Norma Talmadge and Eugene O'Brien in 'The Moth.' Booking at the Theatre. Tel. C. 4636. Price details included. November 1 Remarks: On page 4, another ad. with photo. November 1 Remarks: On page 12, last showing of…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-01 - 1924-11-01
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Sunday at 6.00, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., last showing of Norma Talmadge in 'The Moth,' a fast moving drama of society's swift set. Commencing Monday, November 3rd, Rubye De Remer in 'The Passionate Pilgrim.' It's a Cosmopolitan…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-01 - 1924-11-01
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Sunday at 6.00, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., last showing of Norma Talmadge in 'The Moth.' Commencing Monday, November 3rd, Rubye De Remer in 'The Passionate Pilgrim,' a Cosmopolitan production, directed by Robert Vignola, the producer of 'When…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-03 - 1924-11-05
Summary:

Monday to Wednesday, Nov. 3 to 5 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., Rubye De Remer and Matt Moore in 'The Passionate Pilgrim' by Robert G. Vignola. At ordinary prices. Booking at the Theatre. Tel. C. 4636. November 5 Remarks: Tomorrow at all shows, Dorothy Gish in 'The Ghost in…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-03 - 1924-11-04
Summary:

Monday to Wednesday, November 3rd to 5th at 2.30, 5.15. 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Rubye De Remer and Matt More in 'The Passionate Pilgrim.' It is a magnificent picturization of Samuel Merwin's famous, novel by Cosmopolitan, personally directed by Robert G. Vignola. Ordinary prices: 5.15…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-03 - 1924-11-05
Summary:

Monday to Wednesday, November 3rd to 5th at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Rubye De Remer and Matt Moore in 'The Passionate Pilgrim.' It is a magnificent picturization of Samuel Merwin's famous novel by Cosmopolitan, personally directed by Robert G. Vignola. Ordinary prices: 5.15…

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

Long Tack Sam, the world-renown magician, and his troupe of acrobats make their appearance at the Queen's Theatre this evening. They are the most expensive engagement ever made by Mr. H. G. Musgrove of the Tivoli Theatres, Sydney and Melbourne.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-10
Summary:

Hongkong theatre-goers are sure to extend a good reception to Long Tack-sam, the magician, and his troupe of acrobats when they make their first appearance at the Queen's Theatre this evening. Long Tack-sam and his troupe are said to be the most expensive engagement ever made by Mr. H. G.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-11
Summary:

Johnny Hines in 'Sure Fire Flint' received good houses at the Queen's Theatre. Other cast included Doris Kenyon, Effie Shannon, Robert Edeson, Edmund Breese, J. Barney Sherry, Charles Gerrard and others. The piece was directed by Dell Henderson and Billy Bitzer, Cameraman for…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-01 - 1925-05-05
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., tomorrow at 6 and 9.15 p.m., a big picture for our first anniversary, Associated Exhibitors Inc. presents Charles Ray and Enid Bennett in Longfellow's famous poem, 'The Courtship of Myles Standish' in 8 parts. Prices of admission: at 5.15 p.m., $1.20,…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-01 - 1925-05-01
Summary:

Commencing today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Associated Exhibitors Inc. presents Charles Ray and Enid Bennett in Longfellow's famous poem, 'The Courtship of Myles Standish' in 8 reels. Prices of admission: at 5.15 p.m., $1.20, 80 cents and 40 cents; 9.15 p.m., $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents…