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: 1916-07-25 - 1916-07-25
Summary:

Change of Programme: The Famous Players Films Co. present 'Caprice' in 4 parts featuring Mary Pickford; Also screening of 'Harry Gazette', 'Schnitz the Tailor' (Keystone), 'A Marriage for Money' and 'Oh! My Aunt'; Band night Wednesday

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-26 - 1916-07-27
Summary:

Tonight's Programme: The Famous Players Films Co. present 'Caprice' in 4 parts featuring Mary Pickford; Also screening of 'Harry Gazette', 'Schnitz the Tailor' (Keystone), 'A Marriage for Money' and 'Oh! My Aunt'; Full band Tonight; Coming…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-15
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening the colour-photoplay 'The Lady of Monsoreau' for the last time today. 'The Forgotten Law' will put on the theatre for three days from tomorrow. The film is based on the novel 'A Modern Madonna.' The cast includes Alec B.…

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Headline: Cinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-30
Summary:

Youth to Youth' is the current attraction at the Queen's Theatre till Monday. The film was starred by Billie Dove and Cullen Landis. 'Suds,' starred by Mary Pickford, will be shown at the Coronet till Sunday

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Headline: Cinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-31
Summary:

Youth to Youth,' starred by Billie Dove and Cullen Landis, is the current attraction at the Queen's Theatre till Monday. 'Suds,' starred by Mary Pickford, highly pleased houses at the Coronet.

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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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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-27
Summary:

World Theatre has secured Clara Kimball Young's 'Mid-Channel' as a feature attraction. Coronet Theatre is showing Mary Pickford's 'Tess of the Storm Country.' 'Tess' will give place to 'The Rustle of Silk,' featuring Conway Tearle, on Wednesday.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-04
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening 'Behind the Curtain' for the last time today. Mary Pickford's 'Mary Ain't Guilty' commences its run tomorrow. 'Kean' continues until Thursday at the 2:30 and 7:15 shows. Queen's Theatre, on the other hand, is screening…

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Headline: The Queen's
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-08 - 1924-11-14
Summary:

Nov. 11-14, 20% of grosstaking at 9.15 p.m. performance on these four days will be donated by us to Earl Haig's Fund for Ex-service Men showing a Paramount superproduction, 'Bought and Paid For' with Agnes Hyres & Jack Holt. November 14 Remarks: Tomorrow at all shows, Jackie…

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

November 11, 12, 13 and 14, 20% of gross taking 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…

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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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Headline: The Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-11 - 1924-11-12
Summary:

Showing now November 11th to 14th at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Bought and Paid For,' a William DeMille production, with Agnes Ayres and Jack Holt, presented by Adolph Zukor, a Paramount picture. Be patriotic! Patronise our show as 20% of takings of 9.15 p.m. performances is…

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

Queen's Theatre is screening the William de Mille production 'Sought and Paid For' featuring two Paramount stars, Agnes Ayres and Jack Holt. The cast also includes Walter Hiers, Leah [sic] Wyant, George Kuwa and Bernice Frank. 20% of the proceedings will be donated by the Queen…

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

A play that has never failed to thrill is George Broadhurst's 'Bought and Paid For,' which comes to the Queen's Theatre today. It needs only to be said that the picture follows the story of the play with faithful exactitude. Heading a popular cast are the popular Paramount…

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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: South China Morning Post
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 stage success by George Broadhurst. The picture was shown to delighted audiences at the Queen's Theatre last night. Film synopsis included.…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-14 - 1924-11-14
Summary:

Last performances today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 20% of gross taking of 9.15 p.m. is donated to Earl Haig's Fund, showing a Paramount super-production, 'Bought and Paid For' with Agnes Ayres and Jackie Holt. Tomorrow all shows, Jack Coogan in 'Daddy,' a brand…