A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-19
Summary:

Viola Dana and Jack Mulhall starred in a film entitled 'The Fourteenth Lover,' which is the recent feature in Queen's Theatre. Film plot included.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-15 - 1924-10-21
Summary:

October 21st at 9.15 p.m., one concert only, by the world-famous violinist, Efrem Zimbalist, direct from London and New York. Dress circle, box and front stalls: booking at Moutrie's. First classes booking at the Theatre. Prices: $5.00, $3.00, $2.00 and $1.00.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-22 - 1924-10-25
Summary:

A British super-production, Betty Compson and Clive Brook in 'Woman to Woman,' produced by Graham Cutts at Shepherd's Bush Studio, London. At ordinary prices. Booking at the Theatre. October 25 Remarks: Tomorrow at 6.00 and 9.15 p.m., Monday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Corinne Griffith…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-23
Summary:

Woman to Woman' is one of the best films that has come to Hongkong from London since 'Alf's Button.' The film starred Betty Compson and Clive Brook. The play is written by Michael Morton and directed by Graham Cutts. Film plot included.

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Headline: The Queen's
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-08 - 1924-11-14
Summary:

November 11, 12, 13 and 14 at 9.15 p.m., performance on these four days will be donated by us to Earl Haig's fund for 'ex-servicemen' showing a Paramount super-production, 'Bought and Paid For' with Agnes Ayres and Jack Holt. Come and enjoy a good picture and help to…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-10
Summary:

George Broadhurst's 'Bought and Paid For,' now has the William de Mille screen version of it, which comes to the Queen's Theatre today. Paramount stars Agnes Ayres and Jack Holt are the lead, with supporting included Walter Hiers, Leah [sic] Wyant and George Kuwa. The…

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

George Broadhurst's 'Bought and Paid For,' now has the William de Mille screen version of it, which comes to the Queen's Theatre today, probably will thrill even more effectively. Paramount stars Agnes Ayres and Jack Holt are the lead, with supporting included Walter Hiers,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-12
Summary:

Bought and Paid For,' featuring Agnes Ayres and Jack Holt, which William de Mille has translated to the screen as a Paramount picture, from the famous stage success by George Broadhurst, was shown at the Queen's Theatre. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-14
Summary:

The final showing of 'Bought and Paid For,' a William de Mille Paramount production featuring Agnes Ayres and Jack Holt, will be given at the Queen's Theatre today.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-20
Summary:

Mitchell Lewis, the screen actor in 'The Mutiny of the Elsinore,' the Metro picturization of Jack London's celebrated novel, will be shown today at the Queen's Theatre. Young Mitchell obtained an engagement in musical play 'The Chinese Honeymoon' and 'The Two…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-20 - 1924-11-21
Summary:

Thursday to Monday, November 20th to 24th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Metro Pictures Corp. presents 'The Mutiny of the Elsinore,' Jack London's thrilling sea story. Also Buster Keaton in 'The Goat.' At ordinary prices. Thursday to Wednesday, November 20 -26 at 2.30 and 7.15 p…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-21
Summary:

The Mutiny of the Elsinore' was the feature attraction at the Queen's Theatre. It is the picturization of Jack London's novel. Film plot included.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-22
Summary:

The Mutiny of the Elsinore' is the feature Metro attraction at the Queen's Theatre. It is the picturization of Jack London's novel.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-22 - 1924-11-24
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., tomorrow at 9.15 p.m. only, Pathe-Orient presents moving pictures of the 'Recent Canton Disaster.' Also showing Jack London's sea story, 'The Mutiny of the Elsinore' and Buster Keaton in 'The Goat.' Sunday at 6, 'The Mutiny of…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-02
Summary:

The popularity of the film and 'super-production' like Douglas Fairbanks latest 'The Thief of Bagdad,' has an impact in London for building more supercinemas. In the last two years the New Tivoli and the Shepherd's Bush Pavilion, both magnificent, have been opened. In…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-26
Summary:

Leatrice Joy and Jack Mower appear in 'Saturday Night,' a Cecil B. DeMille's Paramount picture, which will come to Queen's Theatre today. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-27
Summary:

Cecil B. De Mille's Paramount production of 'Saturday Night' which is packing the Queen's Theatre at every show. The stars included Leatrice Joy, Conrad Nagel, Edith Roberts and Jack Mower.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-02
Summary:

When Will H. Hays congratulated Jack Coogan, Sr., on the character of the stories in which he was promoting his son, Jackie Coogan's artistic and financial welfare, he said, 'That's the kind of picture the world needs.' This picture is 'Oliver Twist' from First…