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: 1924-05-08 - 1924-05-12
Summary:

Commencing May 9th to 12th at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Irene Castle in 'Slim Shoulders' in 7 parts. A panorama of the playground of the rich, a dancing interlude of charm, 'The Unfortunate Girl' at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. (a marvelous Chinese production). Charming dancing entertainment…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-08
Summary:

For the last time tonight that fine production 'Daughters of the Rich' will be shown at the Queen's Theatre. The programme also includes a light comedy entitled 'The Sailor.' Tomorrow, Irene Castle will be seen in 'Slim Shoulders.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-08
Summary:

For the last time tonight, 'Daughters of the Rich' will be screened at the Queen's Theatre. Tomorrow, Irene Castle, the popular film star will be seen in 'Slim Shoulders.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-08
Summary:

Local – At all performances today at the Queen's Theatre, cinema patrons will be treated to another picture with charming Irene Castle in the main role. The picture is known as 'Slim Shoulders' and as its title denotes is chiefly concerned with the doings of the fair sex.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-09 - 1924-05-13
Summary:

Commencing May 9th to 12th at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Irene Castle in 'Slim Shoulders,' in 7 parts. 'The Unfortunate Girl' at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. (A Marvellous Chinese production). Usual Prices. Booking at the Theatre. Charming dancing will begin on May 10th to 14th by Olympia…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-09 - 1924-05-13
Summary:

Commencing Saturday, May 10th to Wednesday, May 14th 1994 at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., The Olympia Follies, a talented company of highly accomplished variety artists, headed by Hamilton and Mills. The great society entertainers in all the latest London and New York jazz songs, lyrics and ballads, solo…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-09 - 1924-05-12
Summary:

Commencing May 9th to 12th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Irene Castle in 'Slim Shoulders' in 7 parts and 'The Unfortunate Girl' at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. (a marvelous Chinese production). Usual prices. Also charming dancing entertainment will begin on May 10th to 14th by 'Olympia…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-10 - 1924-05-12
Summary:

Commencing May 10th to 14th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., charming dancing entertainment by the 'Olympia Follies,' a talented company of highly accomplished, headed by Hamilton and Mills. 5 days only, don't miss your chance. Book your seat early. Also picture shows Irene Castle in '…

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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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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-12
Summary:

The dance by 'Olympia Follies' is the show in Queen's Theatre. A picture play entitled 'Slim Shoulders,' starred by Irene Castle, will be screened today at 5.15 and 9.15 show. The hero is portrayed by Rod La Rocque of 'The Ten Commandments' fame.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-12
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is hosting 'Olympia Follies.' Showing at 5:15 and 9:15 till next Wednesday, the Company will also present New York and London songs by Hamilton and Mills, in addition to the dance performances. The Theatre will also screen 'Slim Shoulders' starring Irene…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-10 - 1924-06-12
Summary:

Commencing 10th to 12th June at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., House Peters and Irene Rich in 'Unseen Forces.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-10 - 1924-06-12
Summary:

Commencing 10th to 12th June at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., House Peters and Irene Rich in 'Unseen Forces.' Usual prices. Booking at theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-10 - 1924-06-12
Summary:

Commencing 10th to 12th June at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., House Peters and Irene Rich in 'Unseen Forces.' Usual prices. Booking at Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-06
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is screening 'Forget-Me-Not' starring Gareth Hughes, from today. As a boy lieutenant in the war play 'Moloch,' Mr. Hughes made his first big New York hit. He made a signal hit in A. H. Wood's production of 'The Guilty Man.' Mr. Hughes is…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-14
Summary:

A large, old-fashioned trunk is Jackie Coogan's bed in 'Daddy,' a First National picture, produced by Sol Lesser, which is coming to the Queen's Theatre tomorrow for a five days' engagement. E. Mason Hopper directed it from the original story by Mr. and Mrs. Jack Coogan…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-15
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening a First National picture 'Daddy' starring Jackie Coogan. Mr. and Mrs. Coogan, authors of the story, used for three of the characters the Christian names of three members of the cast.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-17
Summary:

Jackie Coogan, the famous little cinema star, declares that he had more fun during the production of 'Daddy,' a First National attraction now playing at the Queen's Theatre, than any of the other film classics has been starred in. In 'Daddy,' there is a scene showing…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-27 - 1925-03-02
Summary:

Goldwyn Pictures Corporation presents Lon Channey the star of 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' in 'The Blind Bargain.' Buster Keaton in 'Hard Luck' in 2 parts. March 2 remarks: Special engagement Miss Kitty Barlow and Miss Irene West perform. Also, Anita Stewart in…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-02 - 1925-03-02
Summary:

Today last performances at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Goldwyn Pictures Corporation presents Lon Chaney in 'The Blind Bargain.' Tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., special engagement, Miss Kitty Barlow, England's favourite musical comedy star in songs and stories, and Miss Irene…